SpreadHappinessForPreston is turning 5
on November 19, 2018. If you are
unfamiliar with this event, it’s something I created 5 years ago to honor my
son, Preston, who passed away (SIDS) when he was 16 weeks old. November 19th is his birthday.
This annual event is one where I encourage people to
complete acts of kindness to make this day as happy as can be around the
world. Preston’s memory has travelled
all over the world reaching far-away places like South Africa, a place I don’t
have any family or friends. I have
connected with a lot of people from all over the world through a blog (spreadhappinessforpreston.blogspot.com)
that I wrote during my first years as a bereaved mom. It’s amazing the connections you can make
with people when grieving so heavily.
I’ve always said that Preston embodied happiness. He always smiled and hardly ever fussed. I still carry all his smiles with me, and
they continue to brighten up my days.
For this reason, I think it’s just so fitting to try to make as many
people smile as possible.
We’ve since been blessed with Preston’s baby sister,
Samantha (Sami), who will be turning 3 in December. She brings us so much happiness and is the
light of our lives. But Preston is never
forgotten, and always on our minds. I
hope that you find a place for him in yours, and join SpreadHappinessForPreston
as it, and Preston turns 5.
May it bring a smile to your face as you complete an act (or
acts if you are so inclined) of kindness.
Remember that making someone smile, can be as simple as giving them a
hug, sharing happy memories, or letting someone go in front of you at the
grocery store.
Happiness is like
jam. You can’t spread even a little
without getting some on yourself. – Anonymous
Thank you in advance for your participation, it means the
absolute world to me to share my son and his memory with you. If you are so inclined to share your acts of
kindness on social media, please use #SpreadHappinessForPreston …I know it’s a mouthful. :) Or you may share them with me via email (my
personal email is tsunaze1@gmail.com or
on my blog’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SpreadHappinessForPreston.
Have
a blessed day and Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
~Cat
