Learning to Live With Grace, Compassion, and the Nature of a Servant
This week past falls into one of the more special in my lifetime. I celebrated my 43rd birthday and asked everyone able for a gift: a donation to HomePlate. My $430 goal surpassed, HomePlate now has $600 more in their resources account. The generosity of my friends and … [Read more...]
My 43rd birthday is today! In 22 years I have not been this excited for a birthday. I’m not your friend who makes a big deal about the yearly milestone. I’m not the woman who has made peace with getting older. I’m not the chick who calls laugh lines and grey hair a … [Read more...]
Sometimes I encounter obstacles in my life, but homelessness has never been one of them. Sometimes my daughters feel challenged in school, but they will never take a test after sleeping in a shelter. Sometimes my husband and I are recognized for efforts, but we've … [Read more...]
So, it’s my birthday this month. I turn 43. There’s nothing particularly significant about 43. The age doesn’t warrant a huge party or a trip to Hawaii. But for me? I want 43 to be legendary. At least legendary for me and a bunch of homeless kids. This year, I’m … [Read more...]
This week I stood outside for 3 hours with my NCompass friends collecting other people's stuff for their 4th Annual Christmas Festival for the Homeless. We sponsored a donation drive asking for warm clothes, toiletries, socks and underwear, and sleeping bags. The Festival … [Read more...]