Receiving Ain't Easy
Deep breath. This is hard to even write about. But I am *so* grateful, I have to say something. I have been the recipient of charity this past month and a half since the fire. I'm finally getting caught up on my thank-you notes, and that feels good. But I want to say a public thank-you to everyone who has helped us.
First, thank you to the local MOMS Club for donating toys and casseroles. We had pretty much no toys when we were in the hotel room. Then the MOMS Club made an announcement and some thoughtful members brought toys over to the rental house. Most of our toys were in boxes in the garage, where the fire was. I don't like a cluttered house, and I had the toys on a rotation, so we lost all of that. And I'm also grateful for the several casseroles that were brought by. One night in particular, a casserole arrived when I was feeling weak and feverish (after surgery) and unable to physically make dinner for the family. It was a G-dsend.
And thank you to the Jewish Federation of Orange County. They surprised us with a gift bag full of Hanukkah stuff. The timing was great. All of our dreidles had been left at the other house, so they were much appreciated, along with silver garlands, a new menorah, a Jewish teddy bear, candles, and candy.
It was just all so sweet. And I feel so cared-for. What a great community we live in.
First, thank you to the local MOMS Club for donating toys and casseroles. We had pretty much no toys when we were in the hotel room. Then the MOMS Club made an announcement and some thoughtful members brought toys over to the rental house. Most of our toys were in boxes in the garage, where the fire was. I don't like a cluttered house, and I had the toys on a rotation, so we lost all of that. And I'm also grateful for the several casseroles that were brought by. One night in particular, a casserole arrived when I was feeling weak and feverish (after surgery) and unable to physically make dinner for the family. It was a G-dsend.
And thank you to the Jewish Federation of Orange County. They surprised us with a gift bag full of Hanukkah stuff. The timing was great. All of our dreidles had been left at the other house, so they were much appreciated, along with silver garlands, a new menorah, a Jewish teddy bear, candles, and candy.
It was just all so sweet. And I feel so cared-for. What a great community we live in.
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