Archive for July, 2009

You May Think You Are Helping Others … But Find Out You Were The One Getting Helped!

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

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Today was an amazing day down here in the Dominican Republic on many levels.  Although I leave tomorrow to come home, I am not returning alone.  I’ll be bringing  memories of all the kids we had the opportunity to help and meet while we were down here home with me.

I’ve been feeling like I wanted to help others who were less fortunate than myself for the past six months or so.  I didn’t know what I wanted to do, or how I could help, and then this opportunity arose.  I personally believe that everything happens for a reason and I immediately decided I wanted to go.

I purposefully decided to not draw any preconceived notions of what it was going to be like.  I’ve seen presentations from people who have attended mission trips in the past, so I had an idea of what it MIGHT be like, but I decided to just go and let the experience happen.  WOW am I glad I did.  I would have never guessed in a million years how powerful it would be!
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Doing Good and Having Fun Can Transcend a Language Barrier

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

Well I am on day three down here in the Dominican Republic and somehow my body is still functioning.  I won’t lie … I am not someone that partakes in much physical labor.  It’s not that I don’t enjoy it … well ok, I don’t, but I am loving every second of it down here.  :)

Today we were up early and headed back to the school in Herrera to do some painting.  Our little 12 person team painted four classrooms and the kitchen!  The walls were quite dirty to begin with but once we were finished everything looked fresh and new!  If only we could see the looks on the students faces when they return to the newly painted walls.  I am sure they’ll enjoy it since they are some of the most appreciative people I’ve ever met.
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What Excuse are You Using to Not Improve Your Situation?

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve came up with what I believed was an incredible idea, and either came up with a reason why it wouldn’t work or simply didn’t take any action toward making that idea a reality.  I’m sure you have found yourself in the exact same situation.  Think about how many times you’ve heard yourself saying one of the following statements…

I am just too busy.

I would love to do (insert goal here) but I just can’t afford it.

That may work for some people but I don’t think it will work for me.

or the infamous …

I will get around to it someday!

I read a statement in an article earlier this year and was compelled to write it on a post it note and stick it to my desk.  The statement was, “There is never a lack of good ideas, only a lack of follow through.”

I don’t think there is a statement that could be a truer reflection of REALITY!
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