Change 

We all have changes in our lives and they occur on a regular basis!  Some can be fun - like a new hairstyle, color or wardrobe change.  Others can be a little more challenging!  As parents, we endure lots of changes as our kids grow up and go into preschool and eventually graduate from high school.  While some of them go to college, there are others that might go into the armed forces.  Change is inevitable and sometimes very difficult!

Recently, we have had the opportunity to attend a Juvenile Diabetes fundraising event and I was truly in awe of the generosiy of individuals there to help fund research for this disease.  This was near and dear to my heart as my youngest child is a type 1 diabetic!   In July, ten (10) family members will be participating in the 39mile walk to end breast cancer in San Franscisco!  We are doing this in remembrance of my mom, Pauline!  I'm constantly reminded of change, once again, through my adult children - from feeding the homeless to empowering women to become the best that they can be!

My challenge to each of you today - regardless of your beliefs is to "Be the CHANGE you wish to see in this world".  I realize that some of us may not have unlimited funds to give to a charity or the time required to volunteer for an organization, BUT we all can make differences in this world that we all share!

-Wave and smile to your neighbor - even the unfriendly ones :-)

- Hold the door open for someone

-Make a sandwich for a homeless person

-take the time to truly listen to a friend in need

-send a handwritten card to a friend

-do the right thing

- volunteer

-treat people the way we want to be treated

So, as we enter another month, let's make it a great one!    Enjoy the summer with your kiddos and be the  CHANGE!  

Creatively, Susie