Do you take things for granted? Have you complained about having to go to work, to school, or to a practice? If you answered no, you are a liar. Each and every day we take life and its events for granted. We lose sight that being employed, receiving an education, and playing on a sports… Continue reading Creating Possibilities
Tag: Fort Wayne
Life-Changing Horse Play
Just minutes outside the hustle and bustle of the city there is a peaceful place that provides hope while changing the lives of children. It is place where neglected and abused horses are rescued, loved, rehabilitated, and trained to impact lives. It is a place where these four-legged creatures are the teachers and the lessons… Continue reading Life-Changing Horse Play
My Little Brother, My Friend
Three years ago, Erica met a young man at a fundraiser that made an impression. Mason was a fourteen year old boy who was waiting for a mentor through the Big Brother Big Sister program. He was tall, skinny, and loved basketball. Does that sound like anyone you know? Well, except for skinny. I am… Continue reading My Little Brother, My Friend
Can Dancing be a Special Experience?
As we walked through the door my heart raced and my hands were sweaty. I entered a place that was strange, different, and uncomfortable. It was filled with people who I didn't understand and a task that was daunting and scary. I had vowed at one point in my life that I would never step… Continue reading Can Dancing be a Special Experience?
A Short Drive with a Large Impact
"I would like to get more involved in my community, but I do not have time." "I'm just too busy with life to volunteer." "Life is too hectic for me to make a commitment to volunteering." I hear these words, these thoughts, too often. Each is an actual quote from someone I have talked with… Continue reading A Short Drive with a Large Impact
We are not Saints, We just like to Help
Our very first volunteer experience came on the streets of Fort Wayne. Erica and I donned backpacks and hit the streets to serve the homeless of our city. The experience catapulted Impact 52 into action and led to a year of giving and life-changing lessons. I remember that night very well. I was anxious and… Continue reading We are not Saints, We just like to Help
Creating an Epidemic of Giving: A TEDx Talk
I recently had the honor to share our Impact 52 story during the 2012 installment of TEDx Fort Wayne. This event is a full day session featuring inspirational, educational, and informational talks. This year's theme was "Rethink Fort Wayne." The goal was to challenge attendees to rethink how we view our city, our beliefs, our… Continue reading Creating an Epidemic of Giving: A TEDx Talk
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
No Child Forgotten
For years, I heard Sally Struthers and other celebrities speak about the suffering children in other countries. For only a few cents a day I could sponsor a child and help ensure that he or she was fed a nourishing meal. I will admit that the images of these children were tough to watch and… Continue reading No Child Forgotten
Dinner, Duds, and Great Conversation
When you encounter someone who is sleeping on a sidewalk, covered in filth and tattered clothes, what do you do? What do you think? The common answer in our society is to keep walking, do not make eye contact, and hope that person doesn't follow you. We are afraid that we will put our self… Continue reading Dinner, Duds, and Great Conversation
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