The Little Things

This past Friday we distributed food to the elderly and disabled at the Ashley House here in Valdosta, Georgia! Its amazing to me to see the power of compassion. What one simple act of kindness can do to another person. How much joy and happiness we can give away by getting involved in the lives of those who often times need so much and have so little.

Just want to thank Eva, Jessica and Jessica's son for helping to give out the food. Thanks to Diane who heads up the Ashley House and allows us to spend some time with her residents. And a huge thanks to those who live at the Ashley House and allow us share their lives for a few moments. Being around you has made me a better person and reminded me about what really matters in life.

Last week i met with a group of foster and adoptive parents and saw such sacrifice and love as they give so much of themselves to raise someone else's children. The hard work and the commitment is such an inspiration and challenges my own life.

Tonight, we will be on the campus of Valdosta State University speaking about hunger and poverty to college students. What an important role the collegiate community can have on the fight against hunger and poverty; especially in this election year. The passion, the idealism, and the ability to use their time to give back to the community is a great way to begin one's career and lifestyle. It is extremely important to find ways to challenge the intellectual and academic minds to participate in experiencing the work of serving the poor and the needy.

Learning to give up and to give away is what makes the world a better place.