If you live in or around Fort Wayne you are familiar with the trails. You have enjoyed a nice walk along the Towpath Trail in the hopes of catching a glimpse of an eagle or other wildlife around the Eagle Marsh. You have jogged a few miles around southwest Allen County on the Aboite Trails.… Continue reading Bike Valets for a Great Organization
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Linnie Mae: An Exciting Time
It is an exciting time for our new book Linnie Mae's New Friends. We thought it was time to share another update. 1. We have print proofs of the book in our hands. We are reviewing them and making any needed changes and modifications at this time. Once finalized, we will give the green light… Continue reading Linnie Mae: An Exciting Time
A Summer Pup-nic
Ahhhhh, Summer! Great food, sunny days, ice cream, picnics with family, and playing with your dogs in the park. We love summer and this week's volunteer activity brought everything that we enjoy together at one time in one place. That place was Shoaff Park and the event was The Summer Pup-nic and Ice Cream Social… Continue reading A Summer Pup-nic
Everyone Has A Story, Take Time To Hear It
We sat in the car and just looked at each other. Not a word was muttered for a minute or two. Complete silence filled our vehicle as we prepared to leave. We had just completed this week's volunteer activity and we sought the proper words to speak and appropriate way to react. The experience was… Continue reading Everyone Has A Story, Take Time To Hear It
Empowering Children To Change the World
A few weeks ago, our youngest daughter came to us with an idea. An idea that centered around others, specifically those that are homeless and in shelters. A population that MaKenna (age 12) has learned about, spent time with, and helped over the last couple of years. Those encounters and experiences have lit a passion… Continue reading Empowering Children To Change the World
Adopt, Do Not Shop
If you watch any TV at all, you are probably familiar with the ASPCA commercials. You know them. They are gut-wrenching commercials that feature the sad faces, the hopeless eyes, and the malnourished bodies of shelters animals. In the background, singer Sarah Mclachlan sings a tune that bellows in the bottom of your soul. If… Continue reading Adopt, Do Not Shop
Wrestling a 900 Pound Dragon
This week, I wrestled a dragon. Yeah, you read that right. I wrestled a big, green, 900 pound, fire-breathing dragon and I survived to tell you about it. Are you impressed? Now, I must be honest and confess to you that this dragon is not as scary as you might think. Actually, he is quite… Continue reading Wrestling a 900 Pound Dragon
Showing Love Through a Teddy Bear
Did you have a favorite teddy bear or other furry animal as a child? A stuffed toy that you played with, told your secrets to, and snuggled with at bedtime? If you are like me, and most, you did. Your teddy bear was a friend that offered you a sense of security and a feeling… Continue reading Showing Love Through a Teddy Bear
The Most Colorful Week Yet
Writing a blog can be difficult and very frustrating. Week after week I sit in front of this computer making an effort to put volunteer experiences into words. Some weeks, the words flow like a beautiful fountain. Other weeks, I sit and stare at the computer, struggling to put my feelings and emotions onto paper.… Continue reading The Most Colorful Week Yet
A New Coat of Paint With Meaning
A fresh coat of paint can be symbolic. It can represent a new beginning for a group of women on the road to living a life free of drug addiction. It is a sign of maturation in a young girl who moves from a bright pink bedroom with butterflies to a more conservative yellow featuring… Continue reading A New Coat of Paint With Meaning
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