Dear Little Brother, I am not sure exactly where to start. There are so many things that I want to say. As you prepare to move and we say our goodbyes, I first want you to know that it is not goodbye. Although you will be hundreds of miles away, you need to know that… Continue reading Dear Little Brother
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Up, Up, Up and Away
There is something magical about a hot air balloon. Since I was a child, I have been mesmerized by the sight of them gliding through the air. The beautiful colors of the large-shaped object against a backdrop of blue sky and white clouds is spectacular. I am not sure why I get so much joy… Continue reading Up, Up, Up and Away
Hope On The Farm
It was a beautiful evening in Northeast Indiana. The sun was shining. The sounds of a tractor could be heard in the distance. The smell of the old barn brought back memories from my childhood. It was great to be on a farm, especially this particular one. It is a special place. A place of… Continue reading Hope On The Farm
Serving An Easter Meal
She sat alone, quietly waiting for her meal to be served. She didn't have much. Her clothes were tattered and worn. The shoes on her feet had seen many nights and more than a few miles. She looked at me intently as I handed her a small cup of fruit punch. "Thank you" she said with… Continue reading Serving An Easter Meal
Donating Hair To Bring Hope
I have never seen Kelsi so excited to get a haircut. She was up early on a Saturday morning, prepped and ready to go before I had my first cup of coffee. The anticipation of a cut and color was great, but that was not the reason for her excitement. She was going short and donating… Continue reading Donating Hair To Bring Hope
A Park Clean-Up To Recognize Service
This week we joined the mayor and 40 other volunteers at Klug Park to celebrate "Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service." One thousand mayors around the country came together to recognize the importance of volunteerism and service in our communities. This day of recognition was full of press conferences, cameras, publicity, and service. We were there for… Continue reading A Park Clean-Up To Recognize Service
A Little Free Library
Thirteen new libraries have popped up around our city over the last six months. These libraries are making books available in the neighborhoods where children live and go to school. Areas of our city that need books to help improve the literacy rates of children in need. These libraries are not large brick buildings… Continue reading A Little Free Library
A Second Chance is Everyone’s Business
For more than two years, Blue Jacket has been on our target list of organization's that we wanted to learn more about and volunteer with. It is an organization that specializes in second chances. And who doesn't need, and deserve, a second chance at some point in life? We all do. We all make mistakes.… Continue reading A Second Chance is Everyone’s Business
Just Another Week
Two years ago during a week in February I did something that would change my life forever. At the time, I was clueless to impact that action would have on me, the recipients of my act, and on the lives of hundreds, maybe thousands, of others. You have heard the story before. I have shared… Continue reading Just Another Week
Saying Hello Through a Snow Shovel
Mother Nature has not been nice to us this winter. We have seen frigid below-zero temperatures, snow storms that drop several inches of snow in a short amount of time, and high-speed winds that chap the lips and burn the face on impact. Quite frankly, this winter has been miserable. There are few things that… Continue reading Saying Hello Through a Snow Shovel
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