As I have with years past, I encourage you and your loved ones to complete acts of kindness to make this a day as happy as can be, all around the world. Through blogging, and message boards, Preston’s story has travelled all around the world – from Russia to South Africa and Australia. Though my blogging days are mostly a thing of the past, blogging on spreadhappinessforpreston.blogspot.com allowed me to connect with other bereaved parents, no matter their physical location. Writing was a wonderful and powerful outlet for my grief, and I made amazing connections during this time.
Preston was a shining light and continues to be from up above. He embodied happiness. His smiles and giggles live in my heart and brighten up my days. It’s for this reason that I want to share him with the world, and want to make the world, if only a little, a happier place on his birthday. Heaven knows our world could use more happiness.
As Preston’s younger sister, Samantha (Sami), gets older (almost 4), she often asks about her brother and it’s certainly been a challenge teaching her about heaven and where her brother is. We have never shied away from talking about Preston with Sami and he is part of the blessing she says before dinner. She loves her brother, even though she has never met him, I know that he watches over her and that they share a special bond.
Just as Preston always has a place in our hearts, I hope that you find a place for him in yours, and join SpreadHappinessForPreston as it, and Preston turn 6.
I found this quote a few years back, and it seems so fitting that I mention it every year:
Happiness is like jam. You can’t spread even a little without getting some on yourself. – Anonymous
May completing an act of kindness bring a smile to your face, just as much as it does the recipient. Remember that making someone smile, can be as simple as giving a hug, sharing happy memories, or letting someone go ahead of you at Starbucks.
Thank you in advance for your participation, it brings me joy 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 J 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!
Kindest Regards,
~Cat
Kindest Regards,
~Cat
