I want them to see how regular people can make poor decisions and end up in a bad place in life, but then other people (them) can help out and help them out of their situation and turn their life around. I want them to learn cause and effect, and that there consequences to poor choices, and rewards for good choices. I want them to know how people pulled themselves out of bad situations, even though it was not easy, but even though it was a struggle they knew it was what God wanted, and took that leap of faith. I want them to feel the pain of others, but mostly feel hope.
My children are great, and are still very young, but sometimes they can be materialistic or seeking instant gratification, and I want them to learn to be happy with what they have. I want them to learn empathy, to reach out to others, and to not be selfish. Selfishness is a trait that leads down so many wrong paths and leads to other poor characteristics. I want them to know J.O.Y. That is where you always learn to think about Jesus, then Others, and then Yourself.
I want them to be the best version of themselves. Until recently, they had led a very sheltered life, but lately they have been through so much, and I think right now what they could use is a little perspective. We do not have money to give, but we can give our time, our experience, our smiles, our support. I do not know what all there is out there, where small children would be welcomed to volunteer so I would love any suggestions!
"Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation's compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain love for one another."
- Erma Brombeck
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