Remember when I said I had a fulfilling weekend last weekend? Well I found something that tops it. I was a mentor for A DAY AT THE BEACH. My friend Patty is one of the co-founders of a organization called PS I love you foundation. A day at the Beach is a Amazing Event where 200 at risk kids from local shelters and 200 volunteers spend a fun filled day playing games, eating lots of food, prizes and one on one time at the Beach. I took Darianne with me. We pared up with a Amazing 8 year old girl. They were holding hands within 10 minutes of knowing each other. I could just cry. They were Best friends after a wonderful day I will never forget. Warms my heart beyond words. I try to do at least something for Charity or volunteer at least 2 times a year.. Sometimes Life just gets ahead of me….. but need to do this more. I am so lucky and so is my Daughter. I had to explain why we were there after the day. I don’t know if she really understands…….. I hope one day she will. XOXO
August 26, 2008 at 1:52 pm |
wonderful!
August 26, 2008 at 2:33 pm |
I love the hearts on that bathing suit!~
August 26, 2008 at 4:53 pm |
aww what a wonderful post, good for you!!
August 26, 2008 at 7:52 pm |
I can only imagine the mixed feelings you had on the beach with those little girls! So sweet of you to do that but I’m sure it was bittersweet! I’m sure the little ones were so happy and couldn’t see or “feel” how heavy your heart must have been! I’ve been a lurker for a long time!
August 26, 2008 at 8:12 pm |
So sweet! And how sweet of you to donate your time to charity, no matter how many times a year you do it. AZ misses you. Planning a visit any time soon?
August 26, 2008 at 8:57 pm |
What a wonderful way to show your daughter what is important. I am off to read up on it. Thanks for the inspiration. . .
August 27, 2008 at 7:05 pm |
Volunteering is great, that is so awesome what you are teaching your daughter. I need to volunteer more…. What are the guidelines for your Halloween swap?
August 28, 2008 at 7:44 pm |
You Go Girlfriend!!!!!! this was so wonderful….m.
August 29, 2008 at 8:08 am |
What a loving and wonderful thing to do! I volunteer as much as possible, sometimes in little ways, sometimes in large. Doing so always makes my heart sing. I’m so glad your day was a success and I love the these two special little girls found friendship.
August 30, 2008 at 6:30 pm |
Such a wonderfully refreshing blog! So glad I found it…love it!
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Layla
The Lettered Cottage
August 30, 2008 at 9:17 pm |
what a wonderful day thank you for bringin’ us ladies with you…what a blessing to those children as well as yours…made my day…cat