After hearing some of your thoughts on my last blog post I wanted to make it clear that my wish in posting my thoughts was that others would be motivated to help out in any way that they could for whoever their hearts led them to help.
If I seemed frustrated or disheartened it was only to the fact that there are so many people here and across the globe that need love and help and I wish there were more people willing to step up to the plate and take action.
It could be helping out in small ways or big ways. By donating your time, money, or skills to help out someone or a cause that needs you. I am inspired daily by hearing of others doing what they can to help out others who need love and care. I started this blog as a way to keep our friends & family informed on what was going on in our lives. And I hope that in that process this blog lifts you up when you read it. I hope that depending on the post, it will inspire you or just bring a smile to your face.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Help Ourselves??
I am honestly confused and just plain baffled by the whole concept of "helping oursleves first". The fact that it is even a conversation honestly just makes no sense to me. We are all human, living on this Earth and everyone of us deserves to be loved and taken care of just as much as anyone else. I would hope that if you have a heart to help and serve others that it would NOT matter where those "others" were from or called home.
Lately I have seen more and more people who are upset by the thought of Americans helping anyone other than Americans. To be completely honest, this seems extremely selfish and leads me to believe that the person feels that Americans are more important than someone from another part of the world. I don't get why it matters? If someone in your neighborhood needs help I would hope you would be there for them in there time of need. And if someone across the world needs your help I would hope that you would be there for them as well.
I understand that we can't all afford to help everyone. We need to find things that matter to us, things that God has put on our hearts and help where we can. Whether that need is near or far away shouldn't matter. We are all human and deserve to know love and that there are others out there willing to lend a hand to us.
I am so thankful for all of the people who are willing to give their time, money, or talents to help others. Whether they are helping fellow Americans or someone continents away. It is my hope that we can be a country known for being there for those here at home who need us and those who live far away as well!
Lately I have seen more and more people who are upset by the thought of Americans helping anyone other than Americans. To be completely honest, this seems extremely selfish and leads me to believe that the person feels that Americans are more important than someone from another part of the world. I don't get why it matters? If someone in your neighborhood needs help I would hope you would be there for them in there time of need. And if someone across the world needs your help I would hope that you would be there for them as well.
I understand that we can't all afford to help everyone. We need to find things that matter to us, things that God has put on our hearts and help where we can. Whether that need is near or far away shouldn't matter. We are all human and deserve to know love and that there are others out there willing to lend a hand to us.
I am so thankful for all of the people who are willing to give their time, money, or talents to help others. Whether they are helping fellow Americans or someone continents away. It is my hope that we can be a country known for being there for those here at home who need us and those who live far away as well!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
A New Year
Happy New Year!!
I am always excited to start a new year in January. It is a chance to look back on the blessings you have recieved in the last year and all the awesome memories you have made. It also gives us a chance to think about things we hope to accomplish in the next year or directions we would like our lives to take.
In 2011 we hope to think more of others and less of ourselves. Whether it is smaller things on a daily basis or really doing something big to help someone out we want to be there for others. Basically we hope to be more like Jesus by letting him live through us in a real way.
We also want to focus on being a healthier couple. Life is just better the healthier you are and we have been making healthier choices in eating and working out. It may not always be easy but it is definiltey worth it and we definitely feel happier when we are healthier.
Finally we want to continue to get rid of all of our debt. What an amazing feeling it will be to be debt free someday! And along with that goal comes the goal of saving up for IVF and/or adoption.
We hope that you all have much success with your goals this upcoming year. And we hope your year is full of many happy memories, laughter, and chances to grow closer to God!!
I am always excited to start a new year in January. It is a chance to look back on the blessings you have recieved in the last year and all the awesome memories you have made. It also gives us a chance to think about things we hope to accomplish in the next year or directions we would like our lives to take.
In 2011 we hope to think more of others and less of ourselves. Whether it is smaller things on a daily basis or really doing something big to help someone out we want to be there for others. Basically we hope to be more like Jesus by letting him live through us in a real way.
We also want to focus on being a healthier couple. Life is just better the healthier you are and we have been making healthier choices in eating and working out. It may not always be easy but it is definiltey worth it and we definitely feel happier when we are healthier.
Finally we want to continue to get rid of all of our debt. What an amazing feeling it will be to be debt free someday! And along with that goal comes the goal of saving up for IVF and/or adoption.
We hope that you all have much success with your goals this upcoming year. And we hope your year is full of many happy memories, laughter, and chances to grow closer to God!!
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