What is this about?
Recently I was sharing with a friend about a desire to “come together” on Jerry’s birthday in some type of meaningful way. I had an idea in my head, swirling around and around, but struggled to put it all into words and definitely into any type of action. With the help of two of my amazing friends, Diana Burns and Darcy Force—it happened. I could not be more thrilled!
Because of this joint effort, I am delighted to invite each of you, family & friends to participate in an act of service activity on January 15, or somewhere around that day. Let’s all just have a little fun helping others and making a difference.
-Wendy
Need an idea?
Try one of these “Jerry Challenges” >>>
- Bring your friend a drink (coffee, tea, their favorite…) for a week. In the last couple of years Jerry and I were together he would often bring me something to drink. If it was a late night for me with classes and then stuff in the morning as I struggled to get out of bed, he would bring me a hot drink. Other days it might have been something as I studied. Whatever it was and whenever it happened, let me just say the thoughtfulness was so welcomed. Oh, and keep it up if it works! 😉
- Spend time praying for those you love. Jerry was an amazing prayer warrior. He would often have someone in his heart specifically.
- Call a friend, or three! Jerry started randomly calling his friends to check on them and it was always a blessing for both.
- Do something for yourself. One of the things that I have learned as I travel down the road of grief is— you honor those who have passed away by being kind to yourself. Essentially, by loving yourself the way that they loved you. It would honor Jerry if you did something for yourself that day, such as spending an hour on a hiking trail or in your recliner relaxing. An example of this is the bouquet I bought myself for our 28th anniversary; that was loving myself the way he would love me. It’s powerful! Please, don’t overlook this option.
Jerry's Acts of Service 