Treat people like you want to be treated. AND Volunteer in your community. Two things I learned from my parents. I think Darren Demis also learned these things from his parents. Our neighbors are having water problems because of the flooding and I stopped by to see if they needed anything and they needed manpower. So I told Bob and his dad Grover and they went down but I also thought of Darren. I called him up told him the situation and he was very eager to help. I thought I would post a couple photos of him lending a hand and hope it encourages others to do so.
Anyways, here is the sandbagging crew…
Also want to add a poem that I first heard when I was in 4-H thought I would share… (I am feeling inspirational today can’t ya tell!)
The Star Fish Story
One day a man was walking along the seashore. He noticed that during the night many seashells and starfish had washed upon the beach. Thoroughly enjoying the morning sun and cool sea air, the man walked for miles.
As he strolled along, he noticed a small figure dancing in the distance. It made him chuckle to think of someone celebrating life in such an uninhibited way. As he drew closer, however, it became apparent that the figure was not dancing. Instead, she seemed to be repeatedly performing some ritual.
He drew nearer still and noticed that the small figure was a child. She was methodically picking up starfish and tossing them into the surf. He paused for a moment, puzzled, then asked, “Why are you throwing these starfish?”
“It’s high tide,” she replied, “If I leave them on the beach, the sun will soon dry them and they will die. I am throwing them into the ocean so they can live.” The man considered her actions, impressed with the child’s thoughtfulness. Then he motioned up and down the miles of the beach. “There must be thousands of starfish along here,” he said, “you cannot possibly make a difference.”
The young girl stopped. Her face darkened. She chewed thoughtfully on her lower lip, “You’re probably right,” she said softly. She looked down at the sand. Then she leaned over, carefully picked up another starfish, pulled back and arched it gently into the sea.
With a tone of gentle defiance, she said, “But I made a difference for that one.”
(her dad in background)
(another reason Aubrey is so special is the kids love her and she makes sure she takes extra time with them, she is a great roll model)
