I must sound like a broken (cheesy) record, but everyday in every way I am thankful for my son's health.
My heart aches for any mother whose child is in distress. I'm not unique, I think the feeling is pretty universal for all mothers.
Last Friday, while I was looking at the Austin Apartment Association website (remember, I did a lovely "dance" last week at an event for this association) - something immediately caught my attention - "Infant son of AAA member - needs your help." I clicked on the link. My heart broke. I know it might sound strange, but it's possible that I feel even more for this fellow mother because she has a son.
I do not know this mother, but I felt instantly compelled to help. I started making phone calls and on Monday I reached some of her co-workers who were organizing a benefit and taking donations.
For me, this is what is why community is so important. It's not just about giving money - it's about support (prayer, positive feelings - whatever you believe) and taking a few minutes out of a very hectic week to be thankful for the good things in my life and reaching out to someone in need.
I donated $100 to Baby Brady & his family this week. This amount is over my weekly budget, but it's my blog so I'm allowed to break my rules.
My heart aches for any mother whose child is in distress. I'm not unique, I think the feeling is pretty universal for all mothers.
Last Friday, while I was looking at the Austin Apartment Association website (remember, I did a lovely "dance" last week at an event for this association) - something immediately caught my attention - "Infant son of AAA member - needs your help." I clicked on the link. My heart broke. I know it might sound strange, but it's possible that I feel even more for this fellow mother because she has a son.
I do not know this mother, but I felt instantly compelled to help. I started making phone calls and on Monday I reached some of her co-workers who were organizing a benefit and taking donations.
For me, this is what is why community is so important. It's not just about giving money - it's about support (prayer, positive feelings - whatever you believe) and taking a few minutes out of a very hectic week to be thankful for the good things in my life and reaching out to someone in need.
I donated $100 to Baby Brady & his family this week. This amount is over my weekly budget, but it's my blog so I'm allowed to break my rules.
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