Project Beginnings

Sedona, Arizona, United States
The original idea came from a woman we read about, who lost her son Ben. His mother, Jeannette MarĂ©, began fashioning bells as a therapy at first and then as a tribute. Twice a year they are hung around Tucson, with a note inviting those who find them to take them and let them serve as a reminder to spread kindness. It was kindness, after all - simple, everyday acts of human kindness - that had helped MarĂ© through the hardest days after Ben died. Read more: http://www.BensBells.org Our sincere hope is that your charm finds you and inspires you to spread kindness in many ways, whether you are from Sedona or another area. You are welcome to leave comments on where your charms “found” you and what it meant to you. You can also contact us at CharmedSedona@gmail.com or at Charmed Sedona on Facebook.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

What Goes Around, Comes Around 

Good Morning
We have been in Sedona for several days on family business and I have been blessed to find your charm in my family members kitchen drawer . I have looked at it several times without picking it as to not disturb her items but finally gave it- I just had to. One thing led to another and here I am.
Our family member is Shirley Carroll who you may or may not know. Shirley and her late husband Bob have been involved with the art community most of the 20 plus years that they lived here. Following Bobs illness and passing, Shirley has struggled with her own health issues. 
I hesitate to take this charm of hers as someone must have given it to her as a get well kindness gesture. Is there a way that I could get one? Would you believe that I spent all day Saturday looking for one? The universe did not want me to find one that day.
I also would like to take this gesture back to my area and bringing people's faces looking towards the sky rather than looking down. Would to have your permission to do so? I could see this in a way to honor loved ones who are sick or who have passed. I feel very strongly about this.
My story is that I have been medically retired for 4 years . I have epilepsy and a memory disorder that does not allow me to work in my former profession, a health educator/ social worker. I also was the area coordinator for the Random Acts of Kindness . I feel very strongly about this and practice what I preach daily . My husband is a retired school superintendent . He is also medically retired with Parkinson's Disease slowing him down some days. We have been looking for something to do and this has inspired us to make the world a better place in honor of those we know and love.
We leave early Tuesday morning. Can you point me in the right direction as to where the universe just might allow me to find one?
Thank you for your time. Thank you for making the difference in the world and doing it in such a beautiful way. I do hope that you will allow me the honor of making the central valley of California - Visalia in particular - a better place.
 
JoAnn Snell
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  1. Charmed SedonaAugust 26, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    We are happy to make sure JoAnn goes back to the Central Coast of California with her very own charm...

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