I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for CaringBridge. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.
My friend just posted on Facebook today about her battle with cancer and how important each and every day is and to treasure family and friends. I completely agree! People get wrapped up in little things that really don’t matter and worry too much during the holidays about shopping and holiday stress. What is really important is our health and reaching out to those that need us when they are going through tough times in their lives. I use CaringBridge to help stay connected with those that truly need kind words and thoughtfulness, especially during the holiday season. This should be a season about caring, love, and supporting each other. Watch the short video below and see how even a few words can put a smile on a loved one’s face.
With so much joy surrounding the holidays, it’s important to take the time to share your support with friends and family in need. Find ways to connect and send them loving words of encouragement. CaringBridge is a nonprofit that provides free, personal websites, and it aims to help people to stay connected and receive support during any type of health journey. Be there with them on their journey step-by-step and help them through it. Isn’t this what really matters in life?
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I follow a little girl on CaringBridge. She’s the niece of my friend, and I’ve been following her for years. She was born with a rare condition and has overcome many battles, even when doctors were unsure of her prognosis. She is the strongest little girl I know and continues to fight daily. I love seeing the photos her mom uploads, reading the stories her mom writes on the family journal, and writing messages of encouragement. I pray for her daily.
Happy Holidays to all, and remember what is truly important in our lives. Life is short. We need to treasure each and every day!
I agree we need to cherish each day and the loved ones we have as it is a gift and tomorrow is never promised!!
This is such a great service during hard times. I know a few people that have relied on CaringBridge to easily keep all loved ones in the loop!
i learned about caringbridge when my friends little girl was diagnosed with a really rare liver cancer at 2 1/2 months. she’s been gone almost 4 years but they still update on occasion. that site has been such a gift to oh so many people and families
I’ve heard of Caring Bridge but didn’t know too much about it. Sounds like a great way for friends/family to stay in touch with those who are ill.
We know a family with a child who has leukemia. They use Caringbridge to help keep everyone updated. It’s a very nice service and I’m glad we could use it to keep in touch with them.
What a neat service, I had never heard of this before!
What a fantastic service especially around the holidays.
Life is short and it is great to have this information so that I can support brave children through this site! I hadn’t heard about this – so thank you for letting me know.
That’s a sweet idea and I’m sure it offers those suffering a great chance to unload their feelings and the family and friends the opportunity to show support.
This is such a great message, and wow, great service! I hadn’t heard of CaringBridge before.
Friends of our from college us Caring Bridge for their daughter who was diagnosed with cancer last year at her 9 month pediatrician well-visit. It’s nice to be able to keep up with the info about her treatment and care.
That is such a brilliant idea! Much easier for those with a sick loved one to have to try and contact everyone who is trying to find out information about how the person is doing. This is much easier for someone to just check the caringbridge website to get an update.
Caring Bridge was the way I stayed in touch with my girl friend from high school as she battled and beat lymphoma. Love that site for all the comfort it brings to patients and friends.
Having lost my Mother just 2 1/2 years ago I totally agree we need to treasure each day but also be prepared.
Caring Bridge has been a great help for several of my family members when there have been serious crisis in their lives. It is a great program for sure to help stay connected!
That is such a great service. There seems to be so many people I know going through some painful times, it is important to support them. Especially at this time of year when the focus is on giving.
I agree, life is short, and you never really know when your time will come. This has been a hard year for my family. My dad passed away in March, a cousin in September and an uncle in October. I have visited caring bridge in the past, and it is a great website!
It’s so true, and I’m grateful that the holidays can sometimes make us pause and realize this kind of thing.
This is such a great reminder.
That is so true. We need to keep in mind what truly is important in life. Not the gifts. Thanks for this post!
i’ve never heard of this before, but i think its a great idea!
A young lady in our community recently lost her battle to cancer and her family had used the CaringBridge site. It worked wonders to keep us updated in the community of how things were going, if she was having a better day and the news at the dr.’s office. What a great service.
Every minute is precious and we need to cherish it!