Do it for Mikey

Last week and the onset of this have been difficult. Thankfully, I was blessed to recieve the following scripture from a friend and determined that I would make this my focus:

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
Colossians 3:12–13

Sadly, I report my week got worse with the news that a loved one had passed away unexpectedly. It was difficult news at best and still facing a cold front, I took a walk and was able to enjoy the sunshine and a long-distance chat with my mother. What I would have given to be having that chat in the same room and to have been comforted by the engulfing embrace of my father. It was during that chat that the scripture above and an idea combined to bring about my "I did it for Mikey" idea. You see, my cousin Mike touched so very many lives. He was a mentor to some troubled young men, a business wiz, a contractor and mechanic with a zest for life and passion for helping people - not by foundations or groups or even in a public way - just anyone he ran in to who needed a hand. So - in honor of my cousin Mike (who had just turned 46) I will be quietly doing something nice for someone each day - something unexpected. I'll be reporting my tributes (retaining confidentiality for all recipients) on the blog and I'd love to hear about your "Mikey adventures" if you would join me.

Let's make today count with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear[ing] with each other and forgiv[ing] whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgiv[ing] as the Lord [has forgiven].