I know it has been a while since I posted, and I do apologize. I've been very lazy, and haven't felt like writing, so forgive me...
I've been thinking over the past few days about a lot of stuff. Isn't it amazing how you look back on your life (so far) and realize that the one you expected to have is sooooo much different than the one you actually have? Don't you wish you could go back in the past and take a different path at a crossroads to see how it would have turned out? Do you ever wish that you could go back and do something different, either to a person, in a decision, or with your attitude?
How about starting fresh with the life that you have actually been given? Even though it may not be exactly what you had hoped or wished for, do you ever think you might be able to make the one you have more like the one you wanted? What would you do to change your life today? Would you want to enter the Peace Corps? What about changing a career path? Would you sell your house, move to another town, and start all anew?
Sometimes I get into these modes where I just wonder...what if? Ben hates when I do this. As he has always said, "You can't play by what if's. You just have to accept what is happening as the way it is." Regardless, I often think about how different things might be if....
I have felt a calling over the past few weeks. There is something that I have been put on this great Earth for, and I can't quite figure out what it is. Even though I don't have much spare time, I do feel the incredible need to volunteer somehow. I have said it in another post - about the love that I have to share. I can hope and pray to someday have my own child to share this love with, but in the meantime, it is bursting inside and I need to share. I've considered becoming a foster parent, or maybe start actually pursuing adoption. I've even considered just posting an advertisement for tutoring services, just to help.
Do you volunteer your time? If so, what is it that you do? If not, do you wish you could, somewhere? Any suggestions?
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Life...
Posted by Lisa T at 6:53 PM
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Hi Lisa. Mike here. Maybe be a "Big Sister". No, not me, you :)
I always tell myself I should be doing more to give back. I've been so fortunate in my life and I know many others aren't. I'm glad that my job allows me to do this on a regular basis, but still, I feel like I should do more. ;-)
The Big Brothers/Big Sisters idea is a good one. Or you could try respite care if you'd like to try working with individuals with special needs. I know you've always thought about foster parenting and adopting...;-) You know I think you're wonderful, no matter where life leads you!
Hi Sweetie--
Just wanted to tell you what an amazing person you are and that we love you very much. Remember this--if it weren't for adoption you wouldn't have that very special best friend. She might have never been. And as Barb said you are wonderful, and you will be wonderful no matter where life leads you. Bill and Claudia
I was looking for volunteer opportunities for some folks I work with just the other day and found a bunch that I would love to do, but at this point in my life, don't have the time for. It was pretty easy to find some- google "volunteer opportunities, whatever city or are you'd like". I hope you find something that helps you to share all that you've got!
I think Big Brother/Sisters would be a great way to build a meaningful relationship that would benefit both of you.
I have did things with church and tutoring, I don't have much spare time, but I do find myself wishing I had more time to help out.
In Saturday's People section of the Flint Journal where they have lists of places to volunteer, so many people would love help.
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