Vision for our future

I volunteer at my local middle school. I noticed that one of the kids I work with had trouble seeing what he was writing on the board, and he said he had trouble reading his school work. I asked him about glasses; he said he was supposed to have an eye appointment, but it got […]

Bigger than yourself

My daughter plays (who is 12 yo) competitive softball. In her league, some adults made decisions about what level she could play at, that put her at a disadvantage (long story, but trust me here). She was disappointed, but continued to cheerfully play her best in all of her games and was a true leader […]

REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR

This year my husband and I are doing a REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR. Each day in December, instead of getting something, we are GIVING something…Each day we will do a good deed for someone, volunteer our time or give someone else a present. I’m not forcing my kids to join me, but maybe someone else out […]

License, registration and pie, please

Deputy Tom Barber of the Marion Co. Sheriff’s office spread some joy by giving away pies to 10 people instead of tickets. Thanks for sharing the good deed, Dan Tilkin and KOIN. Happy Thanksgiving! Sublimity, ORShared by:Michele

Friendly Neighbors

My Lutheran Church is neighbors with the local Islamic Center. They have been wonderful neighbors!! A few weeks ago we got together and packaged 14,000 meals for hungry children. This is just one example how we show love . East Lansing, MiShared by:Sharon

Live the story you want to tell

A wonderful video from Uplift about peace.  The best way to have peace?  Be peace. Invest 20 minutes in a more loving world, watch this and… Live the story you want to tell. Thanks Jenna Eckert for sharing!

Portland police share hearts and smiles

A group of Portland Police stopped me on the way to the anti-Trump vigil for peace on Sunday and asked if I’d take a pic for them on one of their phones. I had to take one on mine too – they were all hearts and smiles! Portland, OregonFind out more here:https://www.facebook.com/trilliumgirl/posts/10100653390128161Shared by:Laura

Food bags for students in need

Wanted to share our project! Tonight we packed 75 ‘grab and go’ food bags for our local middle school in Newberg, OR. They have a large number of students who are food insecure, meaning they don’t always know where their next meal is coming from. Our school district has the whole week of Thanksgiving off, […]