Welcome to February! Yes, that deserves an exclamation mark. We are well on our way into 2021 and what a year we are hoping it will be. Life has been…interesting… to say the least. We all just need to hold on tight, push forward and do what we need to do to make 2021 the best it can be.
Of course I am not going to let up on the Comments for a Cause on It’s Just Life. It is a great way to share some causes that are close to my heart and new places to highlight. This past month I did a personal cause as I selected one that meant something to my mother.
The Copeland Oaks Life Care Fund was something that she supported for many years and in a nutshell it helps provide funds for residents of Copeland Oaks to stay there even if their assets run out. While my mother was able to stay there without needing this assistance it gave her great peace of mind that it was available and she always donated to the fund. This month Chris and I are happy to donate $200 (rounded up a bit) to their fund in my mother’s memory due to the comments left on the blog during the month. As always, thank you.
My mother had a pretty extensive list of charities and organizations that she contributed to over the years. I discovered a list not too long ago and decided that this year I would honor her memory by sharing a few of her favorites as Comments for a Cause recipients. The first one I decided to support is Hannibal United Methodist Church in Hannibal, Ohio.
Hannibal is a very small town in Monroe County and currently has a population of just over 450. It was the first place I remember living as I lived there from the time I was a few months old until I was 8. There are a lot of memories associated with Hannibal and all of them come flooding back when I look at this picture of the church above.
I wrote about the parsonage we lived in a while back and the many memories that I have associated with that house as well. You can read that post here.
Hannibal United Methodist Church was quite an important part of my childhood and had a lot of wonderful people that helped mold my early years. I am grateful for that and am happy to feature a wonderful little church as my Comments for a Cause recipient this month. For each comment made on any blog post during the month Chris and I will make a 50 cent donation to the church that meant a great deal to my family. As always, thank you for your support and for showing up and leaving comments here on It’s Just Life.
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Leave a commentHow wonderful to pick from your mom´s charities. I love that. This church is part of your childhood so it is a perfect choice. xo
What a great way to honor your Mother❤️
Of course North Fairfield made the list as well! Stay tuned!
Happy February! I love thus idea of honoring and remembering your Mom, and really your Dad and family, too!
Love the family photo!!
Such a sweet way to honor and remember your mom. I love that you have such a broad list of places, from bigger organizations to smaller ones. Everyone can use a helping hand.
I love this idea.
Happy February! The church looks beautiful! And how wonderful that the place your mom lived had a contingency fund of sorts, I wonder if all such places have that? I doubt it, but it’s a wonderful idea.
Great way to honor your Mom.
awww, how lovely!!!! You honor your mother!
Glad you got to make such a nice donation to last month’s cause!
I was raised and still attend a small church. They maybe small but most have big hearts and lots of love for everyone. How wonderful you are honoring your Mom this way. I am sure she is very pleased and smiling down. Happy February.
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Thank you for highlighting the charities and places that meant so much to your sweet mom.
Another great cause ! Thank you !
You are one of the most thoughtful and compassionate individuals that I have been blessed to me. You are still creating ropes of compassion even today. May God Bless you as much as you have blessed so many.
Oh Ozzie— you have such a kind and compassionate heart as well. Privileged to have met you and call you friend,