Give Back

Today I visited Siloam Mission for a group class assignment.  My group and I were given a tour of the building and got to see first hand what Siloam Mission has to offer its patrons.

It was amazing to see everything they do to help those in need.  I never knew that Siloam Mission gave its patrons clothing and toiletries, or that they have a donated weight room for physical rehabilitation, or that they help their patrons make a resume to help them find a job.  i always thought of Siloam Mission as a place for people to sleep and get a healthy meal.

I feel pretty naive having not known this before. But I'm sure I'm not alone.

Siloam Mission is always looking for volunteers and donations.  Siloam Mission accepts clothing, bedding, toiletries, shoes, and much more as donations.  These donations help to better serve their patrons and Siloam Mission's mission.

So Take A Moment to help out. Volunteer your time, or donate your gently used items to an organization that could put them to good use.  Not only will you be doing a good deed, you'll be helping to make someone's life better.

Making the Difference

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At one point this is what we all thought bullying was. That it would never grow from this.  Bullying used to be something parents could handle and help their kids through.

Sadly this isn't the case.  Whether you're the one being bullied or the parent who's child is being bullied, you all feel alone, isolated.

When bullying took to social media, it felt like there was no escape.  You were constantly trapped by the negativity, harassment, and the photos and videos.  There was no way to shut it off.

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The disappointing truth is that it took the losing of someone's life before cyberbullying was taken seriously. 

After the untimely death of Amanda Todd, the Canadian Government set out to pass Bill 18. Yesterday, October 10, 2013, Bill 18 passed as a law in Manitoba.

It's sad to think about the world we live in today, were a law against bullying needs to be passed.  To me it should be common sense that intentionally hurting someone is wrong. Yet, there are so many people who thrive off of the tormenting of others.

I would like all my readers to Take A Moment out of their day, everyday, and be kind to someone.  You just might save their life.

Opportunity Knocks More Than Once

Opportunity, I've heard time and time again that it only comes but once in a lifetime.

I've come to learn that this isn't true.

Opportunity comes when you least expect it and when you need it most.

Through the Creative Communications program, I've been given the greatest opportunity I could ever ask for.

I'm being given the opportunity to learn.  The opportunity to gain experience.  But most importantly, I'm being given the opportunity to grow.  I couldn't be more thankful for the strength and courage this program has given me.

Sure I may get frustrated by it and feel as though giving up may be the best thing. But then I stop and think about where I was just a year ago to where I am now.  It's something that I'll never take for granted.

So Take A Moment to appreciate ALL the opportunities that life has given you.  Believe me, you've been given more than one.