February 18 – Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day

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nI was all ready for a day of fun, fun, fun, seeing this holiday name. But the slogan under the holiday name was, “Support. Remember. Party on!” And I paused…

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n”Support” and “remember” sounded a little more serious than “party on.” I wondered…

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nI googled…

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nHere is the whole sentiment behind Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day: “Support the fighting. Remember the resting. Party on with the survivors of childhood cancer.”

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nToday is about more than just mere “fun.” It’s about taking joy in living while we can! And it’s about helping others achieve joy, too.

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nIt’s about fighting cancer with donations to research organizations.

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nIt’s about supporting (emotionally, at least, and maybe with practical help and maybe even financial donations) kids and families who are fighting cancer.

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nIt’s about helping people who are engaged with such a fight to rest, sometimes, as we take over some of their responsibilities.

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nIt’s about remembering to rest ourselves, as well!

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nIt’s about remembering loved ones who died. I am remembering my beloved brother, who died of cancer when he was just seven years old. I am also remembering adults who died of cancer, like my dad, my grandma, my aunt, and several friends.

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nIt’s about celebrating those who are still with us. Celebrating, and loving, and having fun.

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nSo…it is about fun. It’s also about more!

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nStained-glass artist Louis Comfort Tiffany’s birthday

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nAnniversary of the invention of the modern vacuum
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