Michael Oher

It’s Time to Readjust Our Outlook on Aging. Why the Elderly are National Treasures

Posted on 02/28/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

Volunteering | Your LifeWhat does “older American” mean? Seriously…I see that term used more and more often. This past week it actually hit me right in the face and made me laugh. I had my mother with me out of town on a job. My mom is in her early seventies, and I never categorized her as an older American. When I flipped through some definitions of the words old and older, the answers I found amused me… far advanced in years of …

Reflecting on MLK Day: Learn to Love Those All Around You, Without Prejudice

Posted on 01/16/2012 by | Volunteering | Comments

Relationships | Volunteering | Your Life“Now, I say to you today my friend, even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this Nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.” This quote, I’m sure, is familiar to all of you. If not, then …

Invest in a Life: Adopt!

Posted on 11/15/2011 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringNovember is known for Thanksgiving but did you also know that it’s National Adoption Month? November 19th is actually National Adoption Day. We don’t put up a tree with lights, or look for eggs, or ask for candy, but it still is a life changing day for so many. Sean and I truly believe the heroes of this world are our military, police officers, fireman, teachers and people who adopt children. Recently, this country has reviewed every aspect of Steve …

The Importance of Being Unselfish

Posted on 08/23/2011 by | Volunteering | Comments

VolunteeringAs SJ started his senior year this past week, Michael had his first preseason game, and Collins had us all doing ten different things in four different directions, I was thinking about the events of the summer. Some made me laugh; many made me realize there is work to be done in several areas and so on and so forth. One that made me laugh out loud was the day I received a call from a friend of mine who lives in …