Showing posts with label Helping Others. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Helping Others. Show all posts

Monday, April 1, 2024

Struggles & Temptations ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ’™

Grayson feeding Wyatt 4/2/2019
Grayson was not quite one year old when his cousin Wyatt was born. He loved his cousin but for the first few months, Grayson had no problem with grabbing Wyatt's bottle, sometimes even when Wyatt had it in his mouth. Both boys would be in tears.

Despite attempts by everyone to get Grayson to drink from a cup, he believed he deserved to share Wyatt's bottle when they were both at my house. This photo was taken soon after he had to give up his bottle. He loved helping take care of the baby and wanted to feed Wyatt... but the wistful expression on Grayson's face vividly shows that he would love to have the bottle for himself.

The temptation was strong, but he resisted his own wants to help his cousin be fed. Baby steps for some, but a big step for someone who was almost still a baby. This was a proud moment.

10 Months Later...

Grayson, Wyatt, & Koda 1/31/2020
Less than a year after feeding Wyatt without  taking a drink for himself, 2-year-old Grayson has become a pro at feeding babies. Here he is feeding two of his cousins, Wyatt and Koda, AT THE SAME TIME!! He is a great helper, especially with his younger cousins! 


Perhaps there were still a few nostalgic memories of the "good ol' days" when he had a bottle, too.

Enjoy the seasons of life, and remember both the good times and the teaching moments...but most important, help the others who are where you once were.

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Life Lessons - March 8, 2017

 

MEMORY (3/8/2017) ~ Audrey is trying to walk around while holding 2 pacifiers, her sippy cup, a bracelet, a Hot Wheels car, and her teddy bear. Every now and then, she drops part of her load...and cries as she tries to pick it all up.

When she decides to let me help, there are smiles and giggles. Sometimes there is even a little dancing!

The lesson to be learned is--- don't try to carry more than you can handle...and a friend can make your burdens lighter. This works with physical burdens as well as the emotional burdens we bear.

Most of all, remember that God is available 24 hours per day, every day. He answers when we turn to the Lord. Read more biblereasons.com/burdens
 
Rejoice when you can help others just as I loved every moment of assisting my little princess๐Ÿ‘‘ with her toddler problems.


Monday, December 9, 2013

I Love My Neighbor campaign

The Link of Cullman County has a God-sized goal for 2014...and YOU can be a part of it!! They are already making major changes in the lives of many and have plans to do more in the next year. They have Big Plans, Big Dreams, and Big Opportunities for YOU to partner with them!

That's why they have launched this campaign called, "I Love My Neighbor." There is no better way to simply explain what they do on a daily basis. By joining in, you can help make a difference in the lives of your neighbors, friends, family, or even yourself. The needs are many and can seem overwhelming, but TOGETHER and with GOD, the impossible can be done. The Link needs a larger facility to be able to help others, and there are volunteer opportunities available for the many services they provide. Plus, efforts are being made to reach practical solutions to some obstacles people face like lack of transportation. Also, when we reach out our hand to help a neighbor, they are able to pass that blessing along. "Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their efforts. For if either falls, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to lift him up." - Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

To help The Link of Cullman County accomplish some of these BIG DREAMS they are asking you to consider investing in your neighbors through a one-time donation towards this campaign. Or better yet, help to keep them going all-year through with a monthly donation that fits into your budget.
With your support we can work together to break the cycle of poverty and in doing so bring HOPE to our hopeless neighbors all-around us.
Thank you so much for your participation and prayers.
Click on this link to donate: I Love My Neighbor

 The Link of Cullman County is located at
1101 3rd Ave SE
Cullman, AL 35055
Phone(256) 775-0028
Emailinfo@linkingcullman.org
Website  http://www.linkingcullman.org
Facebook: The Link of Cullman County
Twitter: @linkingcullman

Company Overview
We provide encouragement, goal-setting, career coaching, financial counseling, adult literacy coaching, English as a Second Language classes, Jobs for Life(TM) classes, GED classes and orientation, and Wise Up Money Skills for Teens (life economics in our local schools).
Description
Our beliefs are as follows:
We believe in God's love. All people are valued and loved by God, and it is our joy to serve them and our God. It is through God's love that lives will be changed one by one.

We believe in the power of synergy. When people with a common vision work together to solve the challenges faced by our community, we can create a synergy not obtainable while working solo.


We believe in progress. Progress is measure, not by how perfect we are, but by the positive, sustainable evidence of the quality of life of the members we serve.

We believe in Cullman. We want to embrace the past, present, and future traditions and values of our community. There are consistent opportunities for people to join together behind a cause to transform lives and improve the place where we live.

We believe in service. We want to serve those who serve others in our community and beyond. We believe that neighbors can help neighbors through the example of Jesus Christ. It is through his example that we can learn how to serve and love others.


General Information
We are working towards overcoming the barriers to our poor and vulnerable in Cullman County. We believe in offering a hand up and not just a hand out.

In doing so we believe that God wishes to use the body of Christ in Cullman to relationally love and support those who are in need. We are not one local church but many local churches serving together.

In that we have many roles for a volunteer to play: Encourager, Navigator, FInancial Counselor, Adult Literacy coach, English as a Second Language Instructor, Jobs for LIfe leader/team member, or a Wise Up Facilitator.

We also can always use people who can help us in the office to clean and with administrative tasks. We often have odd jobs that need to be done to upkeep our building like landscaping or other maintenance related items.

If you are interested in volunteering with us, stop in to get a tour and a volunteer booklet.

Saturday, August 17, 2013

I am Second

About: I AM SECOND:I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your next-door neighbor. People like you.,The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. 
You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be Second. (from the website)

I have written several posts in the past about I am Second, but want to once again share. Dealing with topics ranging from Abortion to Work, with a myriad of topics in between, the emphasis is on the difference made in a life when Jesus is placed first. Whether you are dealing with Cancer, Divorce, Forgiveness, Lonliness, Prison, Relationships, Trauma...there is likely to be a video (or videos) that speak to you. Many of these names will be familiar to you, but whether they are world-renowned or known to only a few, their stories will speak to you on a personal level.





How can you help?
Give Change, Make Change- Many more stories are waiting to be told.  You can help.  Commit $2 every Tuesday to build film funds, and your contribution will be used to develop, produce and promote new films. Join the project and become an I am Second insider. Click on SECONDS CHANGE for more details on how YOU can make a difference and help reach out to others.


Resources: 
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Iam2nd.Nashville
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IamSecond
Website:  http://www.iamsecond.com