A Heart Shattered, an Opportunity Missed, but Not Forever.

A family shattered by a act of violence, a person's heart and spirit torn apart and an opportunity missed, all things that happen everyday, but when it happens to you, it all hits home and makes you have to think about what we are so busy for, that we miss out on what could be life changing relationships.
We meet people everyday, some that we will never see again, others who beg for our attention and others who we can't wait to see again. Each person has a story, a life, a dream and a reason for who they are. I found out this week, that I missed out on what could possibly have saved a person from a horrible fate. I can't say for sure, no one can, but what I do know, is that this person, had been asking over and over again to have a relationship with my family and because we were just to busy, I just never got back with them and a life changing event happened and now they are changed forever. I think to myself, what if I had made that call and invited them over and what if they had been with us, instead of where they got hurt? Again, I can't say that what happened to them wouldn't have if I had just made the effort to befriend them and include them in my families life, but then again, I can't deny it either.
I am finding more and more, that we have to look so much deeper into the decisions that we make and understand that like it or not, we make more of a difference then we would like to admit. How about you, are there people in your life that have been asking for more time and you've been to busy to accommodate their requests? If so, think hard today about making time for them, you never know what being with you might save them from. I'm not saying that we are better then anyone else, I'm saying that we are people who have the opportunity for relationships and those relationships are far better, then the things we busy ourselves with each and every day. What are you waiting for "Make the Change"

It's the Month of Love!

Hello Everyone,

It's Valentines day and today we are suppose to show our love to our spouses or those that we love and I joined in on the fun and did my part. However, did you know that there are thousands of people at war right now who are apart from their Valentine? Today you can send those in the military a Valentines card, just to let them know they are missed and loved. Also, there are many who may have lost their Valentine in the past year and today will be bitter sweet. A note from you, may be just what they need to get them through the loss and pain. Go ahead, Make the Change!!!

Find a hobby that helps your community and brings your family closer.

My kid's have been sick for awhile now and it's the middle of winter and we were really trying to find a thing to do that was fun and family oriented. We called the local animal shelter and found that they needed knitted blankets for their kittens. What a fun and very family oriented activity. We collected the knitting supply's we needed and have now begun making blankets for kitty's. It is so much fun and we get to spend lots of time together as a family. So what are you waiting for, Make the Change and find something for you and your family to do now.

Make the Change,
Scott

OH NO SHE DIDN'T

The title say's it all! When I saw the TV program showing what a young teenage girl was doing to help fight the battle to save the water and coastal beaches that were destroyed by the oil leak that happened at a BP ocean rig several months ago. The girl sadden by what she saw as a disaster, couldn't just sit back and not try and help in the efforts to clean up the BP mess and what has become our mess now. So she did the only thing she knew to do, the only thing she was really good at, she drew.

She drew pictures of the wildlife that is being affected by the oil and other birds in the area and then sold them to anyone who would buy them. People in her community began to find out about her drawings and began sending her letters asking her to draw them pictures and would send her payments. Soon people on facebook and people around the world began emailing in requests for her drawings and she raised thousands and thousands of dollars to donate to the cause that she was so passionate about.

I began to think then about the dozens of people that I know that are hurting and need help. People without heat when it's now near freezing every night, people without food or clothes. People who need medical attention but have no insurance. I thought, what could I do and I hope you are thinking what can you do.

Well, the answer is clear to me, just do what you can with the gifts that you have. Use those gifts to make money to give to those you know who need it. Maybe give up a few hunting trips and give the money you would have spent toward someones medical needs. I don't know what it is that your good at, or what you spend your money on. Maybe for you it's giving up your pop and candy bar for a few months and giving that 60 or 70 dollars a month to someone, or maybe not going out to eat on Sundays and giving that 40 dollars a week to someone who really needs it. I bet you can think of something though. I have and in fact have already been working to help a few of the people that I know. My question to you is, how are you going to "Make the Change" in your part of the world and end this year with some good cheer and few smiles from people who could really use a smile right now!!!

Make the Change,
Scott

What can I really do.

"What can I really do", I hear people say this all the time and it makes me wonder how well our school's really do teach history to our kid's and those who are now adults. Our history is filled with individuals who decided they would be different, they would do things differently, or they were the only one's who would do it, so they had to do it and because of them, our world changed forever. You don't have to be specially gifted either. A lot of world changers were just ordinary people, who decided to do what no one else would do. Right now I could write down at least seven names but I want you to come up with your own. You can do it and if not, then search the internet and find them. There are senior adults, middle aged adults, young adults, teens, adolescents and children, all who are an example of what you can really do, yes YOU! Now get out there and Make the Change!

Say Thanks!

Do you know of a person who is selfless and volunteers for many things, gives up their personal time and often do all this with little or no pay. Today find that person and do something kind for them. You may be helping them to decide to continue their selfless acts and encourage them in their kindness. Make the Change!

What have you done for me lately!

In today's world the Title of this blog is a pretty common thought process in most of us. When there is a need, or if someone asks us for help, the first thing that many of us do, is ask the question, "What have you ever done for me?". If the answer is a lot of things, then we tend to be inclined to do a lot for that person, but if the answer is nothing, we then turn off our generous spirit and tell the person to take a hike. The old saying that "it's better to give then receive" is a philosophy of life that I have tried to live by my whole life and it's never let me down. I am in the habit of giving to people whom I have never met, but know need something. The joy that I get from seeing their complete surprise that a stranger gave them something of value with no strings attached is so satisfying. If you want to get a great thrill and bring some joy into your life and your communities life, try finding a way to give not to those who have done something for you lately, but for someone that you don't know and just want to help. See if I'm right and let me know! Make the Change!