THURSDAY THOUGHTS - Small Acts of Service

It has been said that caring is the work of experts, but strengthening the life in one another is the work of human beings. Any time we share someone's joy we bless the life in them. When you strengthen the life around you perhaps you strengthen the life within you. The kind of service that transforms us most has our fingerprints on it. It is rarely accomplished by simply signing a check. No matter what means we use, service is always a work of the heart.

In this wonderful group that we belong to, I see people giving small acts of service all around me. Perhaps it is a phone call to celebrate the end of someone's Chemo Therapy. Perhaps it is a small treat that may add joy to someone's day. Perhaps it is a note in the mail or a hat made to cover the head of a sister who has lost her hair due to her treatments. I have even seen pillows made to ease the pain and discomfort of those of us who are too weak to get out of bed very much. And our monthly support meetings are a source of comfort,friendship and sisterhood for those who attend.

I think this group is one of noble sisterhood which gets stronger as the weeks pass. We will celebrate our first birthday this month. Kudos to all of you who give service in many unique ways. I think that our hearts get stronger and stronger as we give meaningful service to one another.

Kathy Christensen
Guest Blogger
Sister Survivor Member