My beautiful, like a sister,cousin, Anie, and I were talking the other day about what this mission is about and how our hearts weigh heavy for those in need. I filled her in on some things we had done and plan to do. We agreed how hard it was right now for everyone to help out and give to those in need because so many of us are having to adjust to this new way of living with less. It made me think. As I pondered on the thought of our economy and how things have been effected, I just thought of God and how this all may be a part of his plan to make us step back and see how we were living shouldn't have been like so. It shouldn't have to be such a huge adjustment if we were living as he asked. We all would not be hurting so bad if we had made wiser decisions, gave more, spent less, wanted less, "Needed" less. I guess what I'm trying to say is, we all have been living way over our means and have been wrapped up in material things for way to long.Our focus has been on what we need, and I believe he decided to show us after all is said and done, after we've lost everything, with no pot to tinkle in, WHAT DO WE HAVE? Our family and friends. The bodies and souls he has created. These man made things that we idolize and feed for should have never been our focus. You will learn, As I feel it, I will say it. Sorry! I say all of this because I'm guilty, my families guilty of it. We all are. The thing I want more out of all of this is to inspire others to do a little and make a difference in someones life.
We can all sit around and say we don't have time. The truth is we don't have time to not do something. If we all stop and think with an open heart and open mind you can find a little time to allocate. Everyday more people are being kicked to the streets, evicted from their homes. I have 5 kids in our home. One being 19 months. Since I can't afford to pay daycare,Londyn and I must be together everyday, so I decided I might as well do something with my time for the good of others. So together we hit the streets.
We can all say I don't have a dime. Well some days I don't even have that but I can still find a way to help. I just ask! I told my cousin. I have no shame and my pride is out the window. I need and want to be the voice for these that can't speak up or wont because they are ashamed. So I will just ask for them. I will speak up for these people in need because that's what we all need to do! I'm hounding ELLEN everyday, like I said I have no shame. By the way if you don't watch Ellen, Tvo it. She is a prime example of what I speak of. She is always helping others, standing up for others, and is a wonderful role model for this world. I know she's loaded but she could do things different if she choose to and that's my point. We all are giving a purpose and it's all about if we do what we are suppose to with it. She's a voice, I'm a voice and you can be too. Speak up. Stand up! I'm focus on homelessness and families in need. I'd love to do more but I feel this is my calling. There are so many things that need our attention out there; abuse of children, drugs and alcohol addictions, bullying, foster kids, kids in need of mentoring, finding cures for cancer and other diseases. This brings me to another I must share and then I will step down from my soapbox!
If you haven't seen these, get kleenex, get in a room by yourself and watch. Visit www.matthewwest.com. click on "One Last Christmas" video. It will hurt but we must share and spread the word. Together we can all make a difference in "Our own little part of the world."
Gmomma out!
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