One of the more read blog posts over time has been the ‘good grief’ one featuring Charlie Brown and Charles Dickens. Of course…a perfect match!
If you haven’t read that blog post or want a refresher, here’s the link.
What’s good about grief?
On one hand, not much…not much at all.
On the other hand, grief can only be caused when there has been a love so deep that it evokes such deep emotion. That’s pretty powerful.
I saw/heard a Be The Best story today that you’ve just gotta hear.
There was a very sad story from last summer where a family lost their 19-year-old son in a drowning accident at Harrison Hot Springs. The family had put up a memorial cross at the site, but the Harrison community removed it, fearing vandalism or theft. They encouraged the family to buy a $2000 commemorative bench so their tribute for their son could be permanent.
When that story first aired, the conclusion was that the family simply could not afford that expense.
Fast forward a number of months to today. A young woman viewing that story was struck by the family’s situation and was so moved she mobilized what she felt and fundraised the $2000!
In today’s Newshour story, she delivered the cheque to the still grieving family.
They were grateful, ecstatic and emotional as they could now pay tribute to their son in the way they needed to in order to have a permanent recognition.
I thought that young woman was quite incredible. Without knowing the family, she put her thoughts into action and made what will be a life changing gift for this family.
Is grief good?
Not really. But the things that come out of these situations can be incredible.
As human beings we have the most amazing power to influence and change lives.
Be The Best!
Be The Best. 