We volunteer. 

Do you? 

Volunteerism at it’s very nature is just serving others.  I respect people who serve others.  Sure – it’s a wonderful thing to have loads of knowledge, or buckets of talents, or tons of success.  But what’s the point of having those wonderful things if you don’t share them?!  All you workaholics, money-hungry, and ego-centric peeps are cursing me right now.  I hear you Paris.   

So I thought that I would share with you today some of the people that the boyfriend and I serve.  We have given time and money and effort – but in the end…when all is said and done, when the final paparazzi bulb has been blown and our volunteer red carpet has been rolled up – we have realized that these people have given us something that we could never buy or earn or deserve.  That thing is called love. 

If you are needing some lovin’ – I urge you to volunteer.  It seems like a crazy notion but believe me – it works. 

Now to introduce you to a couple of folks that we adore. 

These are a few of the members of our church youth group. 

We love the young blood flowin through the veins of these highschool students. 

This is Elijah:

He is one of those kids that will try anything.  What an inspiration to live life!  And the best part about this guy is that he is a joy to be around.  Elijah is one of those people that makes you feel good to be alive.  And important.  And loved.  He is excited to share his life with you.  Just imagine the impact he could have on those who are down or feeling depressed or just plain unhappy.  Do you know an Elijah?   

And I would like you to meet Christopher:

Christopher is deaf.  He has two cochlear implants but this doesn’t hold him back from doing some crazy fun things – even water sports like rafting!  Jeremy sometimes goes mountain bike riding with Christopher.  At first he was just gosh awful.  You can tell him I said that.  But because of his determination and never-give-in-up-or-a-flip attitude, he now can boast of being the best in the youth group.

Lastly let me introduce you to CT:

I actually don’t know CT’s real name.  We just call him CT for short.  It’s kinda like Fes on That 70’s Show.  He’s family is from Africa and he was super shy at first.  It’s pretty amazing that I even have a photo of the guy.  But when it comes to passion – nobody can outpassionate (yes, that’s a word) this young man.  I truly believe that he could change the world if he wanted to…because his passion is addictive.   

 

So those are three of the young men in our youth group.  Maybe I will introduce more as the time comes.  But just think of this as a reminder that volunteering can bring AHHHmazing people into your life.  And if you already volunteer your time or effort or money somewhere or with someone – I would love to hear all about it.  All the nitty gritty of those people…the Elijah’s or Christopher’s or CT’s…that make your world a brighter place and put some young blood back into your lifeveins.