The last few weeks have been all about love. Last week we shared encouragement and kindness through handwritten love letters. This week we handed out sweet treats for Valentine's Day. Erica used her unbelievable skills in the kitchen (yes, they are unbelievable) to make some of our favorite desserts....Rice Krispie treats, chocolate covered pretzels, and… Continue reading A Very Sweet Valentine
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Unexpected Kind Words
It is always nice to hear how our family has impacted the lives of others. We never expect it and we do not look for it. But when it comes, it is great to hear and read. It is conformation that our actions through giving and service are making a difference. I recently received an… Continue reading Unexpected Kind Words
A Life-Changing Year
Another calendar year has passed. It was a year that saw year 2 of our project come to an end and year 3 begin. Over the 52 week period we worked with 45 new nonprofit organizations and causes. Each and every week the experiences were new, eye-opening, heart-warming, and life-changing. We met unbelievable people who… Continue reading A Life-Changing Year
Blankets, Bracelets, and Smiles
This week's volunteer activity was set up and performed by MaKenna. These are her words: I have been wanting to do something to impact kids in a local hospital. This week, I finally was able to make it happen. My friend and I made the decision to make blankets and bracelets to be delivered to… Continue reading Blankets, Bracelets, and Smiles
Day 9: Food Donation
Day 9 was originally planned to be a day in which we helped the homeless. Due to our crazy schedules, we decided to swap Day 9 with Day 16. So today we made a food donation. We donated some non-perishable food items to a local church food pantry. This particular pantry focuses heavily on providing… Continue reading Day 9: Food Donation
Day 5: Make Someone Laugh
There is no better sound in the world than the sound of my wife and my daughters laughing. One of my daily goals is make them smile and to hear them laugh every day. No matter how difficult a day may be, laughter can be a great release. If only for a moment, laughter makes… Continue reading Day 5: Make Someone Laugh
Day 4: Thank You
Thank you. Two simple words that, when put together, are very powerful. Two words that are taken for granted, forgotten, and often unsaid. Life gets busy and we are always in a hurry. We fail to pause a moment to share our appreciation and our gratitude with others. Today, we wanted to focus on saying… Continue reading Day 4: Thank You
Day 2: Clothing Donation
Day 2 of the 25 Days of Giving was called Clothing Donation. We dug through our closets and emptied out our dresser drawers to find those clothes that we could give to someone who needs it. We made two separate donations. First, we dropped off clothes for Forgotten Children Worldwide at one of their local… Continue reading Day 2: Clothing Donation
Hunger And Homelessness Awareness Week
"Getting up at 5am is never easy, especially on the weekend. Those are the days that I actually get to sleep in because there is no school. But as a member of this family, the Brown family, I am willing to make a sacrifice in order to volunteer. We were up early to serve the… Continue reading Hunger And Homelessness Awareness Week
Day 1: Give A Child A Balloon
Today is December 1st and the beginning of our 2nd annual 25 Days of Giving. Our task for the day was to give children balloons. A very simple gesture that can instantly bring a smile to face of a child. We saw that firsthand today. We gave balloons away at Spiece Fieldhouse, the ice rink… Continue reading Day 1: Give A Child A Balloon
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