You know sometimes when you hear something you think “what rubbish”, “yeah right” or “whatever”. Well there is a saying somewhere that says “you must give to receive” or “the more you give the more you receive” or something like that.
I have heard this on numerous occasions and never really paid much attention to it. Until now!
I have mentioned before that the company I work with has “adopted” a cottage at one of the children’s homes in this area, and one of the things we all have to do is “volunteer” there. Once a month we are given the afternoon off to go and assist the children with their homework.
Well I have been amazed at how much I have enjoyed this, so much so that I go quite a bit more than once a month. In fact a couple of times I have been to their school functions and fashion shows on the weekends and so have built up quite a good relationship with the kids.
Then yesterday I was in a bad mood – to say the least. I was not a happy camper! So what did I do, I went to the Children’s Home during my lunch break. I knew that they would cheer me up. And they did. There is nothing like feeling that you are appreciated. When I arrive there they are happy to see me and smothered me in hugs and kisses. There is no way that you can be in a bad mood or feel miserable after that. So in this case I received!
That’s cool
That sounds great!!! I remember that feeling from student teaching at some inner-city schools!
I also enjoy doing stuff at the Children’s Home…
You must work for a very conscious company. Thank you for your inspirational reminder about the gift of giving.
That is awesome! You can see the joy on their faces as well as yours… sweet!
6000- Thanks
Steve – Good to see you at my blog, I love yours.
Hanlie – it is very rewarding isn’t it.
Diane. – the company I work for is great when it comes to this kind of thing. The CEO is very involved in the community and various projects.
Jennifer. Thanks