I have said many times that the most challenging aspect of our project is scheduling a volunteer experience for each week. Sometimes we are faced with the challenge of a scheduled activity falling through or being cancelled due to circumstances out of our control. That is what we dealt with this week. We were scheduled… Continue reading Opening Our Eyes to Need and Filling it
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Frustrated Volunteer Finds Pet Project
When I moved to Fort Wayne in 2008, I knew I wanted to be involved with some type of community-minded group, but I had no idea where to start. Naturally, I looked to the internet. I found a few organizations that seemed to fit my interests and abilities, but every attempt at becoming involved was… Continue reading Frustrated Volunteer Finds Pet Project
Day 23: Gift of Neighborly Love
Good neighbors make great neighborhoods. We have been very blessed over the years to live next to wonderful people. Individuals and families that have made a street, and a subdivision, a special place. A sense of community exists when we develop relationships with those around us. Today, we wanted to say thank you to our… Continue reading Day 23: Gift of Neighborly Love
Day 11: Help a Furry Friend
Last week, our family suffered the loss of a loved one. Our greyhound Mustang lost his battle to cancer and passed away Thursday morning. His playful antics, awkward sleeping positions, and his unconditional love filled our hearts with joy each and every day. Today, we continue to mourn his death. His absence in our home… Continue reading Day 11: Help a Furry Friend
Celebrating a Forever Home
It is a September Saturday. The sun peaks through the clouds. The sounds of music fill the air. The grill is fired up and hot dogs cook in the concession stand. A crowd gathers to see the event participates. Some are big and strong. Others are athletic, nimble, and fast. The sound of the cowbell… Continue reading Celebrating a Forever Home
Keeping Pets at Home with Their Families
Our pets are valuable members of our family. We love them, care for them, and spoil them as if they are our children. We, in return, are given the joys of wagging tails, kisses, and endless amounts of unconditional love. As with other family members, our pets are deeply affected by life events and the… Continue reading Keeping Pets at Home with Their Families
A Greyt Cause
Seven years ago we adopted a greyhound. We had no idea in that moment that the decision would change our lives forever. Jagged Puzzle was an ex-racer who had lived and raced in Daytona, Florida. After retirement, he was rescued by an organization in Indianapolis that rescues, cares for, and finds homes for these hounds.… Continue reading A Greyt Cause
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