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Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Going Back to Guatemala
Excited to be going back to Guatemala in March 2011. Two of my friends from this mission trip have decided to get married at the beautiful Monastery in Antigua! I can't imagine a more gorgeous place to exchange your wedding vows!
Congrats London and Hal!
Congrats London and Hal!
What's Next?
Since returning from my mission trip, I have made the decision to pursue an opportunity in The Peace Corp. Due to my wonderful experience in Guatemala, I feel destined to continue to serve globally. I am currently in the application process and waiting to be contacted by a recruiter. Planning to attend a Home for the Holidays Seminar in Durham on December 15th. This will be a great experience and opportunity to hear more about people currently serving. More details to follow.
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Starfish Story
Once upon a time there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his journal writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish in the ocean."
"I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?"
"The sun is up, and the tide is going out. And if I don't throw them in they'll die."
"But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach, and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."
There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can become aware of that gift, we gain through the strength of our visions the power to shape the future. We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our stars wisely and well, the world will be blessed.
Author Unknown
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One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself to think of someone who would dance to the day. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish in the ocean."
"I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?"
"The sun is up, and the tide is going out. And if I don't throw them in they'll die."
"But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach, and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely. Then bent down, picked up another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."
There is something very special in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can become aware of that gift, we gain through the strength of our visions the power to shape the future. We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our stars wisely and well, the world will be blessed.
Author Unknown
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Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Water Purifiers
The HELPS Gravity Water Purifier is a practical solution to the need for safe drinking water, using quality components at a very accessible price. It is specifically designed to micro-filter a supply of safe drinking water using a simple two container system. A person simply pours the water into the top container where it goes through a ceramic purification element and into the lower container, providing up to 10 gallons of safe drinking water every 4 hours. It is manufactured of food grade polyethylene and it is hygienic, durable and easy to clean. It has a ceramic element that does not allow bacteria to grow because it is impregnated with environmentally safe silver and never needs to be sterilized or boiled.
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