July 11th is National
Cheer Up the Lonely Day
Cheer Up the Lonely Day is an opportunity to make a lonely person happy. Any time you can make someone happy, you've done a good thing, and should be proud of yourself.
Lonely people have few friends and loved ones They may have lost loved ones over the years. They may be elderly. They see people on an infrequent basis.
Spend some time today cheering up lonely people. It's easy to do…just spend some time with them. When you visit, bring happy things to talk about. Keep the conversation upbeat, and lively. When you leave, give a big hug and let them know you enjoyed the stay. Sending cards or making a phone call is okay, only if they live too far away to visit. What a lonely person really needs, is face to face time with other people.
"Cheerfulness prepares a glorious mind for all the noblest acts."
~~ St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
“Something to remember on Cheer Up The Lonely day: Just by looking at someone with a big grin you can make their day. Blessed Mother Teresa used to talk about a ministry of presence. You can be the hands and feet and smile of Jesus for someone today." – Unknown
“…God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Corinthians 9:
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