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Organized Chaos For A Great Cause

Every spring hundreds of people gather at the Mason Temple in downtown Fort Wayne to support a great cause.  They come together to support an organization that works tirelessly to end and prevent child abuse in our community.  The organization is SCAN (Stop Child Abuse & Neglect) and the event is the Brown Bag Lunch. SCAN… Continue reading Organized Chaos For A Great Cause

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Do Not Go Barefoot: A Note To The Disgruntled Volunteer

This is a note to the disgruntled volunteer.  You know who you are.  You have made attempts to get involved with a local organization, but you have been unsuccessful because the organization has failed to respond.  Emails have been sent, applications completed, and phone calls made, but no reply.  Complete silence.  Maybe you have spent… Continue reading Do Not Go Barefoot: A Note To The Disgruntled Volunteer

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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

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Perspective Through a Paintbrush

I sat in my car in the parking lot of a local home improvement store.  It was Saturday morning and I was there to pick up supplies for this week's volunteer experience.  After turning off the car, I sat quietly in my seat and began to reflect back on our volunteer work.  I thought about… Continue reading Perspective Through a Paintbrush

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A Very Sweet Valentine

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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Love Letters for Strangers

"I know you are going through some things that are difficult.  Life is tough.  Some days you just want to give up and throw in the towel.  I understand my friend.  I, too, have experienced stormy seasons.  I want you to know that the storms will pass, the violent winds will calm, and the sun… Continue reading Love Letters for Strangers

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A Rainbow Loom of Good

Rainbow Loom bracelets are all the craze. Children of all ages are sporting colorful bracelets, necklaces, and rings made of small rubber bands.  These unique pieces of jewelry can be found in our house. MaKenna bought a loom months ago and she started making bracelets of her own.  I am actually wearing an orange, red,… Continue reading A Rainbow Loom of Good

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Day 25: Gift of Love

Christmas Day is one of our favorite days of the year.  It is a day that we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It is a day where we gather with family to create memories that will last a life time.  For the second year, Christmas Day is the culmination of… Continue reading Day 25: Gift of Love

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Day 23: Lottery Ticket

Day 23 was all about the lottery ticket.  We spent the day giving out $1 lottery tickets to complete strangers. We loved seeing the stunned looks on the faces of each recipient.  In most instances they were at a loss for words.  They just smiled and said thank you.  We hope that each ticket was… Continue reading Day 23: Lottery Ticket

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Holidays Wishes and The Unexpected

Torrential rains dampened the our Day 21 efforts.  We were supposed to leave holiday cards on random car windshields, but we didn't want to leave them in the rain.  So, we waited until today to make the deliveries.  After church this morning we drove the parking lots of local retail stores and placed Christmas cards… Continue reading Holidays Wishes and The Unexpected