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Small May Not Be So Small
“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa It may not seem like much, but volunteering in our community can help show us that the small things may actually be very big. Yesterday, … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged give time, Giving Our Time, Open Meadow school, small, small things, Volunteering
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The Cost And Value Of Giving Time
“Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.” – Buddha There is a direct relationship between the cost and … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Christmas, cost, gift of time, give our time, give time, Giving Our Time, giving time, Helping Out, Making A Difference, Needs Of Others, Time, value, Volunteering
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Because It’s My Home
“I give. Because it’s my home.” – requoted by Melia, HandsOn Portland Program Manager There’s a lot of talk about community. We work in communities, we shop in communities, we exercise in communities, we drive in communities, we worship in … Continue reading
Sledder’s Choice
“We’re so busy watching out for what’s just ahead of us that we don’t take time to enjoy where we are.” – Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes Sledding. We can obsess about how long it took to get to the … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged cold, fresh powder, Giving Our Time, lend a hand, mt hood, outdoors, sledding, snow, winter
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Which Problem?
“Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you.” – Mother Teresa Everyday, we read about tragedies and wish we could help. Many of these are problems – poverty, homelessness, violence, … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged Children, Community, compassion, environment, garbage, Giving Our Time, giving time, Helping Out, Homelessness, Hunger, litter, mother theresa, society, Trash
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Some Gifts Can’t Be Wrapped
“Your children need your presence more than your presents.” – Jesse Jackson As you do your last minute shopping and wrapping, remember that one of the most valuable gifts you can give … … is the gift of your time. … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged Children, Christmas, family, Giving Our Time, giving time, presence, presents
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The Best Giving Hurts … But Not For The Reason You Think
“You’ve got to do your own growing, no matter how tall your grandfather was.” – Irish Proverb I told my wife, Melissa, that I was going to change the reader board at Tessa’s school. “In the rain?!?” she exclaimed. After … Continue reading
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Tagged discomfort, Giving Our Time, giving time, growth, helping, helping others, spirit of giving, uncomfortable
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