I Care
In light of recent events at both the local and nation level, I have been paying more and more attention to what is going on in this community. While some might feel discouraged by these terrible travesties (and naturally, I am as distraught as well), I want to learn a lesson from it all. I want to be able to show my daughter that these things are terrible but there is still so many beautiful things to behold in this world.
How can we make a difference? How can we change the negativity that seeps into our households through the news and little snippets of conversation? Two things...
1. Don Draper said, "If you don't like what's being said, change the conversation." While Don is a fictional character from one of my favorite shows, this statement got me to thinking about Grandma Frannie. She made an art of changing the conversation to something much more positive when politics made everyone at the dinner table heated.
When your child begins to ask you about why these terrible things are happening, answer honestly. I know I will. I don't know why...I have no idea what is running through the minds of those wreaking so much havoc and I cannot begin to fathom the reason behind the madness. But I will try to remain as positive as possible--not all people are like this. We should have faith in humanity and instill that in our kids.
2. While Frannie was the master in changing conversation, she also was the queen of action. She didn't wait for things to get done--she made them happen. No time like the present! How do we begin to restore the faith in humanity in our children? Lead by example. Don't pull the "Do as I say and not as I do,,,"
I will lead by example so that my daughter can see, as I saw from Frannie, that single individuals can make a world of difference to others through kind words, thoughtful actions, and love for those who need and want it. While Don Draper might not be the best example of this, his words echo in my ears on a daily basis both physically and metaphorically.
Yes, travesties happen for reasons unknown. What are you doing to show those around you that you have not given up? That you know you can make a difference in this world, no matter how [in]significant?
I will be donating my time at least once a week to various community organizations to honor Frannie's memory and to show my daughter that I can make a difference.
I would like to document my volunteer activities so that one day my daughter can read about what we did on a weekly basis and be proud that she could make a difference at such a young age. I want her to remember these outtings as fondly as the ones I remember with my grandma.
For any of you who might be interested in participating on this journey with Evelyn and me, I will gladly post volunteer opportunities on FB, Twitter, and this blog so that you have the chance to check it out! If you know of any volunteer opportunities coming up, please share them so we can get involved and share them with others!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this heart-felt blog.
Love,
Sarah
How can we make a difference? How can we change the negativity that seeps into our households through the news and little snippets of conversation? Two things...
1. Don Draper said, "If you don't like what's being said, change the conversation." While Don is a fictional character from one of my favorite shows, this statement got me to thinking about Grandma Frannie. She made an art of changing the conversation to something much more positive when politics made everyone at the dinner table heated.
When your child begins to ask you about why these terrible things are happening, answer honestly. I know I will. I don't know why...I have no idea what is running through the minds of those wreaking so much havoc and I cannot begin to fathom the reason behind the madness. But I will try to remain as positive as possible--not all people are like this. We should have faith in humanity and instill that in our kids.
2. While Frannie was the master in changing conversation, she also was the queen of action. She didn't wait for things to get done--she made them happen. No time like the present! How do we begin to restore the faith in humanity in our children? Lead by example. Don't pull the "Do as I say and not as I do,,,"
I will lead by example so that my daughter can see, as I saw from Frannie, that single individuals can make a world of difference to others through kind words, thoughtful actions, and love for those who need and want it. While Don Draper might not be the best example of this, his words echo in my ears on a daily basis both physically and metaphorically.
Yes, travesties happen for reasons unknown. What are you doing to show those around you that you have not given up? That you know you can make a difference in this world, no matter how [in]significant?
I will be donating my time at least once a week to various community organizations to honor Frannie's memory and to show my daughter that I can make a difference.
I would like to document my volunteer activities so that one day my daughter can read about what we did on a weekly basis and be proud that she could make a difference at such a young age. I want her to remember these outtings as fondly as the ones I remember with my grandma.
For any of you who might be interested in participating on this journey with Evelyn and me, I will gladly post volunteer opportunities on FB, Twitter, and this blog so that you have the chance to check it out! If you know of any volunteer opportunities coming up, please share them so we can get involved and share them with others!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this heart-felt blog.
Love,
Sarah
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