tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post508839672242358765..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: #5 EMBRACE GIVING BACK - VOLUNTEERLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13177783358878552082016-05-21T06:11:21.731+08:002016-05-21T06:11:21.731+08:00Great message - definitely good to give back with ...Great message - definitely good to give back with what you have, whether that's money or time. What a lovely thing to volunteer for - I would love to do something like that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006727330831002627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68439580929045805592016-05-17T22:13:49.547+08:002016-05-17T22:13:49.547+08:00Giving back is so important and a wonderful way to...Giving back is so important and a wonderful way to be happy, ironically. We're our best selves and that always feels good. Thanks for the reminder.Laurie Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09065425057896134350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-38872953673142512162016-05-16T12:15:24.547+08:002016-05-16T12:15:24.547+08:00thanks for stopping by Julie xthanks for stopping by Julie xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-72341556782447000292016-05-15T22:43:02.903+08:002016-05-15T22:43:02.903+08:00Giving back is such a rewarding experience for bot...Giving back is such a rewarding experience for both giver and receiver. And done with no agenda, its double rewarding. Thanks for sharing at the Bloggers Pit Stop. Such Fun<br /><br />Pit Stop CrewJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686463072669414907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73799809270805836222016-05-15T13:22:46.911+08:002016-05-15T13:22:46.911+08:00Maybe this is all getting you thinking again Alana...Maybe this is all getting you thinking again Alana because something will come along soon that interests you and you want to engage in - keep your eyes open :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-35675190816718023092016-05-15T13:21:44.836+08:002016-05-15T13:21:44.836+08:00I think there are times in our lives when we have ...I think there are times in our lives when we have more free time and can volunteer - other times we give of our finances or in some other way Sally :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-65074224408894961192016-05-15T06:09:50.379+08:002016-05-15T06:09:50.379+08:00Shamefully, I stopped volunteering some years ago....Shamefully, I stopped volunteering some years ago. Strange that I had a conversation today with someone, who, like me, has people with disabilities in her life. But she provides a service to people with disabilities that would be impossible for her to do without people volunteering to help out. Pretty sobering. Alana ramblinwitham.blogspot.combookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589840841266507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73468261468093986302016-05-14T20:11:47.479+08:002016-05-14T20:11:47.479+08:00It's lovely that you spent time helping out an...It's lovely that you spent time helping out and volunteering. I would love to do more but it's hard to find time between everything. I do try and do my bit where I can though. <br /><br />Sally @ Life Loving <br />#LifeLovingLinkieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497429927333074481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-39909498470005154882016-05-14T11:02:35.560+08:002016-05-14T11:02:35.560+08:00Hi J - thanks so much for your lovely compliment a...Hi J - thanks so much for your lovely compliment about my blog - I hope you pop back for another visit and we get to know each other - grandchildren are just the best aren't they? :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-7963243135532021282016-05-14T11:01:28.825+08:002016-05-14T11:01:28.825+08:00I think times change in your life and what attract...I think times change in your life and what attracts your interest Rosie and that's when you start looking at other areas to use your time and talents.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22936305052742377422016-05-14T11:00:41.283+08:002016-05-14T11:00:41.283+08:00thanks Emma - I'm hoping he will feel special ...thanks Emma - I'm hoping he will feel special and that will grow his self confidence.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1391094466687861532016-05-13T23:45:09.389+08:002016-05-13T23:45:09.389+08:00What a beautiful and unique blog you have! Short, ...What a beautiful and unique blog you have! Short, but powerful statements to reflect on are a very welcome respite in this crazy world!<br />I have volunteered all of my life. I now am finding satisfaction in directing grandchildren to give back. It is very satisfying! Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359404486512786477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2342028986983571222016-05-13T12:54:54.816+08:002016-05-13T12:54:54.816+08:00Wonderful and so very true. I'm like you volun...Wonderful and so very true. I'm like you volunteering at my daughter's school but after she graduates will be looking for my next volunteer gig. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02028324704398001312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-31292751727084108422016-05-13T09:35:08.019+08:002016-05-13T09:35:08.019+08:00How wonderful, Leanne! You don't have to have ...How wonderful, Leanne! You don't have to have a lot to give a lot. I bet you're making a huge difference in that little boy's life - go you!Emma @ Our Whimsical Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10327954631367727077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4832248978173286692016-05-12T15:02:24.521+08:002016-05-12T15:02:24.521+08:00Yes Lois - imagine if everyone thought about what ...Yes Lois - imagine if everyone thought about what they could give instead of what they can get!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-92177059760478262272016-05-12T15:01:57.553+08:002016-05-12T15:01:57.553+08:00Thanks Carolann - I hope I'm making him feel a...Thanks Carolann - I hope I'm making him feel a little bit special - he seems to really enjoy our time together and his teacher says he is coping better in school, so I feel like I'm making a positive mark for now :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58151654199318722412016-05-12T15:00:44.430+08:002016-05-12T15:00:44.430+08:00Listening to reading is a big thing now days Sue b...Listening to reading is a big thing now days Sue because so many parents are at work and can't come in to help (like we did in the 'good old days'. Having someone patiently listen and praise is such a bright time for kids.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76172331284439767942016-05-12T14:59:20.249+08:002016-05-12T14:59:20.249+08:00I think maturity and life experience are huge asse...I think maturity and life experience are huge assets Lisa - as are legal skills that people can access without having the usual stash of cash necessary to get help from a lawyer.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83086030685833345252016-05-12T14:58:21.769+08:002016-05-12T14:58:21.769+08:00Thanks so much Rena/Carol! It's lovely to have...Thanks so much Rena/Carol! It's lovely to have you stopping by no matter which hat you're wearing for the day :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73963596667574204152016-05-12T14:57:47.035+08:002016-05-12T14:57:47.035+08:00for me it's babies Cathy, but at the time bein...for me it's babies Cathy, but at the time being it's school aged children. I'm not good with the elderly, so I leave that to others with more patience!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-67932264097625199342016-05-12T14:57:06.886+08:002016-05-12T14:57:06.886+08:00I think that's wonderful Rebecca - eight years...I think that's wonderful Rebecca - eight years of consistently doing something for others is definitely an achievement!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69473704711889802502016-05-12T14:56:10.679+08:002016-05-12T14:56:10.679+08:00I agree Doreen - we try to work on the idea of tit...I agree Doreen - we try to work on the idea of tithing - 10% of our finances and something similar with our time.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-82093504197901949712016-05-12T14:55:31.497+08:002016-05-12T14:55:31.497+08:00It is indeed Gary - and good for your heart (espec...It is indeed Gary - and good for your heart (especially if it's been stomped on a bit!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20780366019738779032016-05-12T14:55:05.659+08:002016-05-12T14:55:05.659+08:00It takes so little time to be someone special to s...It takes so little time to be someone special to someone in need - and you both benefit from it.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-52470740679031625692016-05-12T10:46:16.242+08:002016-05-12T10:46:16.242+08:00I am so with you. Nothing feels better than giving...I am so with you. Nothing feels better than giving back and if everyone realized that, the world would be a better place!Lois Alter Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457009348917459495noreply@blogger.com