I've been a little "fly on the wall" on the 4042 discussion boards now for a couple months and have given my opinion on occasion, wanted or not. I've learned a lot about some and nothing about others. I've learned of attitudes, nice people, over opinionated people, givers, takers etc. What I want to know now is how you as an individual help the community by volunteering. I've always said I would quit my job if I could pay my bills volunteering, but alas it has not happened. I'll start: Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity twice a year Volunteer with the Food Bank once a month Volunteer with The Ronald McDonald House at least twice a year. Raise money for the Methodist Children's Home every Christmas Volunteer at the elementary school too many hours to count. It's good to see all those that care.....So....Tag you're it! Your turn.......
Actually what you want to know is how much better you are than the rest of us. That's the reason you create a thread to brag about your volunteering.
does kinda seem like the OP is patting herself on the back a little bit. parading around your charity "resume" and then challenging others to "beat that" is kinda self-serving, don't you think? where's ken with that picture of that chick doing the handstand.....
Be careful not to do your 'acts of righteousness' before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6: 1-4
Oh, for goodness sakes. Give the person a break. Not everyone is trying to pat themselves on the back like you and me. Maybe this is an ice breaker for this person to jump on into our discussions. It might not have been what you and I think would be a great Thread but who are we to judge. Give the person a chance! Grace
I gave two dollars to the guy out on the road. He said he was a Vietnam Veteran. When I see that I have to give. Kinda personal for me.
Wow! If I was really tooting my own horn then everyone on here would know who I am, my face and my name, but as you can tell I have kept from doing this due to jack*sses like you. I truly care about helping people and have NEVER been recognized for it because I don't want to be. I am best in the background doing the soldiers work without having to put my face stamp on anything. It warms my heart when I see others helping those that are less fortunate or the kids. It seems to me that you are one to criticize and judge others because that is the way you look at yourself in the mirror. Don't pass your self judgement onto others... Leave the bible versus to God because last time I read it I sure didn't see CLIF as the author. As for everyone else....if you feel so inclined I like to hear the volunteer work that others do. It spreads a little happiness and warmth in what is otherwise a world filled with cynical, judging and down right unhappy people.
I don't know what happened to all the time I thought I would have after I retired, but I sure do manage to keep busy! Most of my volunteer work is with the church, and some foot-soldier type stuff with the JoCo Dems; Relay for Life; other stuff as it comes up. My reward is the satisfaction it gives me to be useful, trying to leave the world just a little bit better than I found it.
Mine too because all the children deserve it to be better than what it is today. Thanks KDS for reminding me that it's OK to chat about GOOD things once in awhile.
i would but i believe in what Clif posted and while it may not apply to you since we do not know who you are, there are a lot of people on this board that do know me IRL so i choose to keep what i do between me and God. Like i said, no offense to you and it would be great to hear what folks do without knowing their identity:-D
Thank you Kaci for giving your opinion. I did indeed mean for this thread to be a joyous / warm kind of thing to read. I enjoy reading what touches people and motivates them to do kind things for others. I am not into self promotion as some on this thread would like to believe. This is why I chose to remain anonymous. Just hoping others would share also....but if not, I can understand since they might actually know some others on here, such as yourself. No offense taken....Have a great night
Are you not the one who posted "I make more in a month than most of you make in a year"? Do we need to buy you a mirror?
Actually that has nothing to do with this thread - what it is about is reaching out to others and doing what God intended us all to do - it got a little off course when some thought the OP was tooting their own horn but as previously established, since no one knows who OP is, that was not their intent. Come on Tawiii, don't be looking for an argument in every single thread with Clif, please.
Hello "mnredsky". I think the title you gave this thread "no complaints here" says it all because I don't have any complaints either. And I don't mind sharing because I know in my own heart and mind that it has nothing to do with trying to impress people how good I am. After all, it's the intention behind one's deeds that matter most and I felt that your intentions for starting this thread were positive. Doing good things is reward in itself anyway and seems to have a domino effect on more people to want to do good for others as well. To me, doing good things for people, and then talking to others about those things, isn't necessarily showing off. Perhaps the people who view it that way (showing off) could be a reflection on them instead...? I don't know about that, only they do and it's not my call to make. In any event, I would like to share what I like to do. Once a month I take my 2 mini-schnauzers and cockatiel to the Meadowview Assisted Living Center in Smithfield for the residents to play and have fun with. I call me and my pets "Kim's Kritter Klub" and the residents really seem to enjoy it because each time we go, I dress the dogs up in whatever the theme is for each month -- I'll be there the 27th, close to Halloween, and of course the 2 of them will have their trick-or-treat costumes on LOL. The girls (my dogs) do their tricks and I have cheerios for the residents to feed to them. They act their natural silly canine selves but at the same time they seem to sense the frailty of the residents and are remarkably gentle with these people. (Shocking to me because they act like heathens at home LOL!) I take photos of the residents with my girls and my cockatiel and then when I get home, I download/print them out and mail them to Diane Willis who is the Activity Coordinator so she can hand them out to the residents. I've always had a soft spot for the elderly and these folks are not allowed to have their beloved pets with them when they are moved from their comfortable and familiar homes into a strange and sterile facility. I put a lot of thought into what I myself might enjoy if I were in their shoes, and then try to do those things for them. I think about my own elderly days to come and not being allowed to have my pets with me...it will be utterly devastating! So taking my pets for these elderly folks to enjoy not only makes them feel good but also helps me too because of my clinical depression. Not that I'm sad all the time from it, but it tends to keep me at home way too much, and getting out like that helps me to stay plugged in to the stream of life and connected with people I might not otherwise do because of my depression. Psychologically, I think it is a healthy thing for the elderly residents and for me too -- a win/win situation for everyone so to speak. ============================ SIDE NOTE: I would like to mention that I was on the phone (10/9) with Diane Willis and she was telling me how badly they are in need of people to come in and share ANYTHING with the residents because they are so lonely and bored all the time and starved for human or any other kind of interaction. So anyone reading this who has a hobby that they could come in and show the residents, or anything else you can think of, please consider doing so, okay? (Meadowview is on 210 close to where it runs in to 70.) The residents are all so precious and it is always a miracle how that "one silent little lady" who sits in her wheelchair like a statue, all of a sudden comes out of her shell and lights up when she too is able to make that human connection and engage herself back into the stream of life. ============================ Also, I tried last December to volunteer some of my time to the Special Olympics chapter in Garner. I'd had a wonderful conversation on the phone with the gracious lady who oversees the chapter and I identified the areas I thought I might be good with helping out. I sent her a card to follow up and have never heard back from her. I also have a soft spot for mentally challenged people and would like very much to find a niche to volunteer my time for the Special Olympics locally. Today I heard on the radio that the Fall Games are coming November 9-11 to High Point NC and they are soliciting for volunteers. I wish it was going to be held in Raleigh because I would be there in a heartbeat! I guess I'm just going to have to follow up again on the Garner chapter situation and see what's going on because I really would like to spend time with these precious people as well. To me it's not about showing off, it's about fostering positive elements into my own life which keep me sane and more healthy -- and if it brings more sanity and health to others (especially with all the INSANITY on the news), then all the better because everyone really does win at the end of the day. I didn't mean for this post to be so long. And by the way "mnredsky" I don't care who you are because I just appreciate your willingness to provide an opportunity to share and connect with other like-minded folks, and maybe spur some ideas for others to do the same. Thank you for reaching out! Abundant Blessings and Shalom! Kimberly Carter PS: I have no idea what "OP" stands for. What is it?
I can see his point. Kaci babe, I think taw. is sticking up for the poster by saying what he did. When I read what Taw. said I thought ouch. He does provide a very good point. Oh, and good job to all of our volunteers. I appreciate what you do! The only thing I have done is "meals on wheels." It was fun. I need to do it again.
