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K - Kindred I - InspirersN - iN D - Deed World Kindness Day is November 13
World Kindness Day is November 13
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Sunday, November 7, 2021
2021 Wall of Kindness
#TotallyTanya
#SpreadThe Kindness
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The Angels humbly inspire you to open yourself to the less fortunate For in donating our time & possessions we receive more For in recognizing the power within us we reduce our losses and grief For in giving of ourselves we become stronger & richer Tanya knew of this from almost since she was born |
Mom's house in India had been locked up
for 2 1/2 years. She fretted about its condition while unable to travel during COVID times. Anju took her mother over from the US to clean up the house. Never been involved with white washing as far as she can remember.
10 long days of hard work and shouldering a lot that made her mother relieved.
Tanya as I remember her, has always been wise beyond her
years..
A very thoughtful grand daughter, loving daughter &
an amazingly supportive sister. A kind hearted, wise soul
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👍AND EXTENDS TO FRIENDS AND HOME AIDES.....
Judy Bonfield Steinberg
I continue to stay in touch with sick and elderly
friends. I call and send cards. Additionally, I give to several charities.
Bijoy Kumar Bose
Yesterday morning our cook cum maids daughter
turned up instead of our maid due to an emergency at home. I soon realized she
had not eaten anything. I was trying to make breakfast for myself. So I
prepared a poached egg and toast and offered to the girl who looked happy
afterwards! It was so satisfying and made me feel happy.
I also fixed an appointment with a doctor for our maid's elder daughter, who was suffering and offered to take them to the doctor. Hope she gets well soon.
Lee Innocenti
I
found a college prep program that guarantees 4 year college tuition for my
aides daughter. I filled out application and she got in. I’m thrilled.
I help my snow bird neighbors manage their apartment by doing their mail and inspecting their apartment.
Catherine Smith
Right now I'm helping a
friend get into care, and go through dealing with age related onset of
disability. ...its furniture and doctors etc. They have no family nearby.
Andrea
Ramalho
Andrea practices one of the most difficult forms of kindness: giving of herself
in an open-ended no-holds barred form of support and loyalty. A friend who often
feels left behind and left out, finds a consistent caring supporter and friend
in Andrea. Despite recently having become a mother, despite sleepless nights
and a huge shift in priorities, Andrea does not skimp on giving time and ear
and strong support to encourage her friend. Hers is a level of sacrifice and
giving that is unparalleled. Andrea writes “She has been
absolutely AMAZING with my baby and not demanding of my time/resentful if I
can't do something (FaceTime, hang out, forget to call back, etc.). I
appreciate that a lot and it makes it easier for me to go out of my way even
when I'm strapped for time to make sure she feels special to me & my family.
I know she is having a tough time these last few years. During a time where I
feel like I could have had many "last straw" type moments with her,
or just decided to de-prioritize our friendship, I've stuck through it, and I'm
very glad I did. She deserves a good and solid friend and I'm proud of myself
that I can still be that friend for her, even right now while sleep is lacking
and my mental priorities have shifted tremendously toward my baby.”
Elizabeth
Jeggli-Knight
This year I
dedicated my time to help a close friends‘ family friend find a job after
seeing that this person was highly talented, sort of concerned about losing
self confidence and was so devistated of market situation here; but due to the
50+ issue found it difficult to reposition in the marketplace…Through ongoing
coaching and reviews together this individual here landed a job which offered
growth and utilizes the individual talent < To grow happy in your
profession, one needs both sides happy at the table>. I was asked what do I
want in return…I said remember and pay it forward in service for someone else
who loses hope in this tough market….
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We provide many Thanksgiving meals for the homeless and
needy through our church. We will be honored to do it in Tanya's memory.
In Tanya's memory I have given in charity to veterans and hungry children at our store.
To spread Tanya’s kind and love for humanity, donated to a charity in Tanya’s name that will provide a warm Thanksgiving meal and shelter to 18. Tanya, your memory lingers in my heart
Donated to Jessica D'Amico 's 25 burpee challenge for the Cancer Society of America, and shared her challenge on my timeline.
In life Tanya aspired to be a physician so that she could heal the sick and help those who suffered. Cancer was her focus from the time she was in high school. She did a cancer research project in high school at the Robert Wood Johnson hospital which was recognized and awarded by researchers there. She worked in cancer research at the Koch institute of MIT. A paper she co-authored was recognized as groundbreaking, in that it found common pathways to several forms of cancer. Her picture still hangs in the institute as an inspiration to researchers. Thus, as her father, I make this donation in her name, so that it makes it possible for us to ease the suffering of those who suffer from this dreaded disease.
Greg & Diana Cross
Greg and Diana’s act of kindness consisted of donating
various food items to a local pantry during the winter holidays
Ishani Sandesara
And here is another lifetime of dedication of the most difficult kind in kindness and giving....
Ishani is a pediatric palliative care doctor. A harder job
one cannot imagine. Her life is a dedication to kindness and an ode to all that
is both tough and good all at once. Thank you Ishani for courageously carrying
the torch.
Malini Sahani
My husband and I find joy in helping those less fortunate by distributing clothes to destitute ladies being looked after by the R.K. Mission..
The most fun moment was when we catered lunch
to the orphans of Mother Teresa's orphanage and spent a whole day with them.
The tiny tots insisted that we join them for lunch. Believe me, they were so
happy that when we got ready to leave them, they held on tightly to us ,
refusing to let us go. We waited till they were tucked into their litter beds
for their. afternoon siesta before leaving.
The experience cost us. so little but the
difference it made to the little ones was seen on each little face. It was one
of the. most satisfying moments for us,
Subbayamma Chitrapu
I can’t tell of great acts that I’ve performed
in the immediate period.
However I support a young widow, a single mom with two boys with their school fees. My sisters Padma and Anuradha have contributed to paying for special competitive exam fees for 15 girls in India.
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And finally to round off the year that was and into the trumpets of the angels here are updates from the author's activities
- The author's protege, though Children's International, Dipasree Haldar has grown from 4 to 13. Here are her vitals
- As donor to American Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals proud that 6.3M dogs and cats were given shelter last year
- As donor to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital for Cancer, proud of the breakthrough pediatric therapies being pioneered
- As donor to Medicine Sans Frontiers (Doctors Without Borders), constantly inspired by global Kindness , Generosity and Courage in the face of human suffering.
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MAY THESE ANGELS OF KINDNESS CONTINUE TO INSPIRE THE WORLD
Friday, November 6, 2020
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
2019 Wall of Kindness
#Totally Tanya
#SpreadTheKindness
K - Kindred
I - Inspirers
N - iN
D - Deed
D - Deed
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| Mallika Mitra |
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| Manjari Mitra |
The picture of sweetness and simplicity, the identical twins touch world with love. Here is their kind-act in their own words
WE HAVE TAKEN CHARGE OF 4 CHILDREN OF A POOR MUSLIM FAMILY. WE HAVE GIVEN SHELTER TO THE ELDER DAUGHTER AND THE SECOND SON.PAY FOR THEIR EDUCATION AND MEETING THEIR DAILY NEED. THE DAUGHTER HAS COMPLETED HER GRADUATION WITH URDU HONOURS EDUCATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE AS A PASS SUBJECT. AT PRESENT THE DAUGHTER SAIRA IS HAPPILY MARRIED WITH A LOVING HUSBAND AND 1YEAR OLD SON.
THE 2ND SON SAIFUDDIN IS DOING CLASS 12 COMMERCE.ABOUT TO APPEAR FOR FINALS IN FEB 2020.BOTH ARE 1ST GENERATION LEARNERS. THE YOUNGER BROTHERS ARE IN CLASS 5 AND 2 RESPECTIVELY. WE PAY FOR THEIR TUTION FEES.FATHER CONTRACTED TUBERCULOSIS NOW A LITTLE BETTER IS A RICKSHAW PULLER.TRYING OUR BEST TO HELP THEM OUT WITH OUR LIMITED RESOURCES . PRAYING TO GOD THAT THEY COME OUT OF THE CRISIS .
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| Shayoni Mehta |
Despite
struggling with tremendous and very serious personal setbacks, she took the
time on November 4th to notice and help an old man down the stairs... in a seedy
neighborhood which we normally would want to skip past at rapid pace.
Editor's
Note: A steadfast keeper of Tanya's memories, she is always a hero.
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| Jennifer El-Rifai |
Nothing like someone helping an
animal in need! Jennifer found a dog during her walk on Novermber 4th, with not
one but two collars but no name tag. She got him to trot alongside her, got him
safely ensconsed in her yard and called around to discover that he belonged to
her neighbor who did not even realize the dog had gone missing! Woof Woof
thanks Jennifer for saving the dog and his family from hours or even days of agony.
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| Anju Bhagar Kohli |
Guru Gobind Singh Foundation in Rockville, MD holds an
annual healthfair where folks can get free bloodwork done. Everyone is welcome.
We also offer consults with doctors from many different specialists who
volunteer their time for this worthy cause. This year we had the largest
turnout. Educating folks about anything related to healthy living is my
passion. I am not a medical professional. We had some folks attend who don't
speak English. We had volunteers who helped with Spanish & Chinese. As it
was winding down, I noticed this 1 person & went to say hi to him. He
managed to explain to me that his buddies left to go to a job & he had no
way of getting home. I know nothing about bus routes or how 'infrequently' they
run especially on a weekend. He told me where he works & that he lives
close by there. I could hardly leave him there especially since he doesn't
speak much English. I offered to drop him back. It was not far. We managed to
chat a bit & I learnt a little bit about his life & circumstances. Sad
& unfortunate. Can't do much to change that but was glad I was able to make
the last part of his day a bit easier. AND yet again was reminded of the
UMPTEEN Blessings we so easily overlook when there are many many many who face
REAL struggles Every single day. So! Not quite sure if I did him a favor or he
did me one?
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| Alisa Alt |
Alisa
Alt is a picture of kindness This year she and her family are donating
eyeglasses at their church. They are also donating to the Thanksgiving Food
Drive which goes to feed the needy of Morris County, New Jersey.
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| The Anonymous Couple |
This
young couple prefers to remain in the shadows. They spent November 3rd at a
Food Kitchen where they baked a Peach Cobbler Pie and then helped pack
meals on wheels for the city's homeless and hungry. Their pie must have been a
delicious end to a sumptuous meal for many who also send a thousand blessing
their way.
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| Sylvia Farley |
A
picture of loveliness and boundless energy, Sylvia is one brave soul. She has
overcome many personal odds yet continues to be an admirably positive can-do
person. She spent November 3rd at a shelter. She spread love and kindness,
befriended a "lovely gal", prayed for Tanya. She then went on to
donate a large bag of king size flannnel sheets to the shelter in Tanya's name.
Here is Sylvia with her new "lovley gal" friend.
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| Bijoy Kumar Bose |
My limited act of kindness.....just donated to Helpage India , who take care of helpless elders all over India.
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| Lee Innocenti |
I saved Lee for last because I have not mastered English enough to tell you what a fabulous daughter she is to her 102-year old mother and an overall awesome inspiration to almost everyone she touches. Here's her no-nonsense story:
The husband of one of my aides became ill. She was so distressed because she could not afford the co pays and hubby could not get treatment needed without the copays up front so I paid them so she could focus on helping him and so he could get treatment ASAP.
The husband of one of my aides became ill. She was so distressed because she could not afford the co pays and hubby could not get treatment needed without the copays up front so I paid them so she could focus on helping him and so he could get treatment ASAP.
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Well, my friends - these 9 Angels on Earth have touched many, many lives in 2 short days and Tanya is rejoicing. God bless you all. The needy, and I, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
If you would like to share a KIND act between now and next year's Wall of Kindness, please reach out to me. I will gladly share - we all strive to make the world a better place.....
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