To my Dear Family and Friends,
There is a wonderful organization, Chesed 24/7, that is having a woman’s 5K as a fundraiser in February.
This organization is very meaningful to me and my mom. Over the past year when my father’s health condition deteriorated, my father was in and out of Hackensack Hospital very often.
My mom and I spent a lot of time in the hospital with my father. Being that my parents split their time between Israel and the US, I felt very fortunate and blessed that I was able to be with my father during the last months of his life. With G-d’s help, my mom and I tried to do our very best to keep my dad alive and comfortable as best we could.
For all this time that we spend in the hospital, this organization, Chesed 24/7 was so helpful for our visits.
Chesed 24/7 is an organization, that stocks kosher food pantries in many hospitals. They provide free kosher food to patient’s families and friends. Spending so much time in the hospital and knowing that there was a place to get a coffee, a danish, cut up fruit, tuna, and Shabbos needs was very heartwarming. It truly made the hospital feel homier and not such a cold place.
My father knew that running was a form of exercise that I would often do, and towards the end of his life, my father would often ask me how many miles I ran. Our conversations did not last long, but that was something he usually asked. Sometimes, anticipating this question, it would motivate me to get running.
This year, when his health declined, my father stopped asking that question. I asked my dad, why he stopped asking me about my running. He replied that now he’s thinking about his own health.
Well DAD, now you no longer need to think about your health, you are in a place where you are reaping the rewards of your mitzvah observance, being a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.
DAD, this race is only 3 miles but it’s totally for you.
Please join me in supporting this wonderful cause.
With my sincere love and thanks. Dianne
