Lessons from the Paper Menshies with Mrs. Mindy Blumenfeld, LCSW לעילוי נשמת שמעון הלל בן חיים יצחק אייזיק

Mrs. Mindy Blumenfeld, LCSW Mrs. Mindy Blumenfeld is positive and upbeat. She is smiley, and she makes you smile. You would never know that she lost her youngest son Hillel to cancer. Although she has been profoundly impacted by her loss, she won’t let the pain bring her down into negativity. She started writing about Hillel as a means of finding comfort. But really, her journey with writing about her son began with the puppets she created when Hillel was first diagnosed at age six. Faced with the challenge of keeping him occupied during difficult treatments, she created cute little puppets. These whimsical characters not only provided a distraction for Hillel but also became a source of comfort throughout his battle, even during his relapse at the age of eleven and his subsequent years of illness until he succumbed at age sixteen. While initially crafted for one young child, these puppets have surpassed their original purpose. They are now featured in a book designed to teach children about facing challenges, and surprisingly, they have become valuable teachers for adults as well. The story of these endearing puppets has also earned a place on the Relief from Grief podcast. Mrs. Blumenfeld's resilience and creativity shine through, turning a personal journey of pain into a story that just might make you smile. Click here to order the book https://www.israelbookshoppublications.com/store/pc/Hillel-and-the-Paper-Menschies-PRE-ORDER-29p10056.htm https://www.amazon.com/Hillel-Paper-Menschies-Mindy-Blumenfeld/dp/B0CZPN2CDV/ref=sr_1_1?crid  https://www.chevrahlomdeimishnah.org/product/i-wish-someone-would-have-told-me-a-book-for-teens-who-have-lost-a-parent/ https://www.chevrahlomdeimishnah.org/product/i-wish-someone-would-have-told-my-friends/