Today I want to draw your attention to the two photos (below my profile) on my sidebar.
The first one is there in honor of one year of blogging! One year of discovering more about my surroundings and taking in the moments . . . seeing more, taking pictures, savoring more and learning how to share those tid bits of my life. In learning how to share, I've taken some risks in expression by trusting my audience and my writing. And I have to say, it's been surprisingly rewarding! If you are new to this blog, you can read my first entry by clicking on the top photo on my sidebar.
The next photo is one I recently added - if you click on that, you will get to the website of Food for the Hungry. Since Christmas is coming, I've added it to simply give some gift giving ideas. In this past year we have gotten to know the president (of FHCanada) and his wife a little better and we admire their sacrifice, passion and dedication to help the poor. On the website you will find many ideas on how to help on a regular basis or with a single time gift. If you click on "For someone with everything" and then All gifts, you will be amazed as to the practical ways that we can help those in need. With this way of giving, one can give towards a project in honor of someone . . . someone who has everything . . . so that someone who has nothing can be blessed.
There are many options out there. Sometimes we can be overwhelmed with requests. Ask God to show you when and where you can help. Ask your kids what they would like to do. You will be glad you did. So often there is bigger joy in giving than in receiving.
The first one is there in honor of one year of blogging! One year of discovering more about my surroundings and taking in the moments . . . seeing more, taking pictures, savoring more and learning how to share those tid bits of my life. In learning how to share, I've taken some risks in expression by trusting my audience and my writing. And I have to say, it's been surprisingly rewarding! If you are new to this blog, you can read my first entry by clicking on the top photo on my sidebar.
The next photo is one I recently added - if you click on that, you will get to the website of Food for the Hungry. Since Christmas is coming, I've added it to simply give some gift giving ideas. In this past year we have gotten to know the president (of FHCanada) and his wife a little better and we admire their sacrifice, passion and dedication to help the poor. On the website you will find many ideas on how to help on a regular basis or with a single time gift. If you click on "For someone with everything" and then All gifts, you will be amazed as to the practical ways that we can help those in need. With this way of giving, one can give towards a project in honor of someone . . . someone who has everything . . . so that someone who has nothing can be blessed.
There are many options out there. Sometimes we can be overwhelmed with requests. Ask God to show you when and where you can help. Ask your kids what they would like to do. You will be glad you did. So often there is bigger joy in giving than in receiving.
6 comments:
Congratulations on one year of blogging! May you have many, many more! I know that I enjoy reading your blog - always something special to think on. God bless!
Anneliese. . .I am so thankful you took the risk to begin a blog. I have been blessed so often by your kind and sensitive way of communicating with us your audience and also the way you tenderly record your memories for your family.
I love that you have a challenge for giving. . .we all need to be reminded of that time. . and time again.
Hi Anneliese!
HAPPY BLOG-O-VERSARY!
Your blog blesses many people..
~thank you for your presence here~
I am glad that you reminded me about Food for the Hungry. Chris and I have donated to them for years... We had a sponsor child through them, but she "graduated."
They do such wonderful work... Thank you for reminding us about this organization~~~
Blessings and Grace to you~
~Maria
So glad that you decided to take the plunge a year ago! Learning to know you has been an unexpected blessing in my life. Thank you for sharing from the heart.
Congratulations from a one year blogger to another.
Anneliese, your beautiful photography and inspirational words have blessed me over and over.
Cheers to another year of creativity!
Your blog has been a highlight for me too! Love the recipes, pictures, stories.....very uplifting and inspiring. Congratulations on one year of blogging!
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