Random Act of kindness = a blessing

You just never know what you're going to find in your email. Yesterday we received an email that totally surprised Michael and me. It was so unexpected, so out of the blue and totally a random act of kindness.

Two days after Jenna went to heaven we received a phone call from a reporter at a local TV station. He had heard about Jenna thru someone he worked with (the person attended our church and had followed Jenna's story from the beginning) and he asked if he could bring out a crew and talk to us about Jenna and particularly about the caringbridge site and the support we received thru it. We said yes and he came out and created a wonderful story and tribute to our sweet girl. It was the only time we'd ever met the reporter. We see him on tv all the time but that was it...until yesterday.
This is the email he sent to us:
"I wanted to email you on a personal note—and see how your family is doing. I think about your family often. Your struggle and the graceful way in which you handled it has changed the way I view life both professionally and personally.
I hope you have had some wonderful moments since your loss—I truly wish you the best— Jason"

I had to read it a couple times....I was just so surprised to be hearing from him after 2 1/2 years. I sent a response thanking him for his email and giving him a quick update on all of us.
This was his 2nd email:
"Thank you for your very kind email. I was very moved when I met your family-- and, ever since my second child was born, I've been thinking a lot about Jenna. I'm not sure why her story affected me so much-- I cover many inspiring families-- yet she stands out. I'm glad to hear the strength in your tone-- and wish you all the best. Jason"

His small act of kindness was such a blessing to us. For someone to take the time to write a note to our family--after meeting us one time for maybe 20- 25 minutes--after 2 1/2 years....wow. It was just so surprising and such a blessing. Knowing that he still thinks of Jenna--that is truly touching. I think God sends us these blessings when we need them and even when we don't know we need them. It's not like I've been in a bad place and this lifted me out of it...it was just one of those things that give me/us an extra boost, an extra measure of love, and another extra special memory associated with our sweet girl. It also shows that Jenna's legacy is still going, still shining, still touching others. Maybe that was the reason for the email....God was just giving us a little reminder of just how special our girl really was....and she had quite a purpose for her 12 years here on earth. Love-Tricia