Delivery Update
Thanks to your generous donations, three more bags for a boost were delivered last week. Our recipients were all men.
One is a father who lost his infant son and the other two are fathers who lost their wives. One of our recipients said that his package was very uplifting and that it’s always nice to be reminded of the support from friends and the community. These bags were also the first ones that included hand-written cards of support for our recipients thanks to Mary Murphy and her group of writers!
A Special Thank-You
A special thank-you to the Hopkinton 6th grade boys’ basketball team (pictured below) and their families who, in lieu of coaches’ gifts, donated a bunch of items to the MRP Project. They said, “We hope these items will make great contributions to bags for a boost! Thank you from our entire team and families, for taking the time to put these bags together and brightening someone’s day.”
Importance of Self-Care
I don’t really remember much after Mike died. I was in a state of shock. However, I do vividly remember thinking that I couldn’t worry about myself or my grief because the kids were my only priority.
Thank goodness my therapist and an expert in a grief consultation told me I needed to focus on self-care. They both said if I wasn’t rested or doing OK then the kids would not be OK. One of the therapists even told me to think about what we’re told on every flight we take, which is: secure your own oxygen mask before helping others with theirs.
Wow. What a great analogy! It was a 180-degree change in my thinking. But one of the best single pieces of advice I’ve ever received. For me, self-care was getting a lot of sleep, regularly exercising, making sure to eat well, and getting out of the house to spend time with family and friends.
Whether you’re grieving or not, you can’t be at your best unless you feel your best. So, take time out of each day for you and prioritize self-care!