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As if I didn't have enough to do, I've recently volunteered to mentor a homeless, pregnant mom through a christian-based children and family services organization in Memphis. I'm very excited about this! I've wanted to do something like this for a long time - even back in Arkansas. I work with children all the time - at home and at church - so I really wanted to work with someone my own age for a change. In Little Rock, i tried to volunteer at a battered women's shelter, but the timing wasn't right. This organization houses homeless, pregnant women who want to turn their lives around. The mentoring initiative is voluntary, so anyone I'm connected with will be there because she wants to. Hopefully, I'll be a blessing to her as she works to get on her feet and provide a solid home for her child(ren). I've been so blessed. There are times I feel guilty for not having suffered much in my life. I am also blessed with skills that many people are clueless about such as home management, financial management, budgeting, etc. I know the Lord has called me to touch the lives of others in some way. I really think this is it. For years, I've felt "drawn" to women who others have ignored or given up on. I think I seem to be able to sense when someone needs a friend. Most of the time, those people resist my effort, but I realize that it's got more to do with them than me. When you've been abused and betrayed all your life, friendships don't come easily. I have one very close friend who has taught me this. It's hard not to take it personally, but I just pray and keep on loving. Anyway, I will find out in the next week or two (after they do all their background checks on me) who I will be partnered with. I can't wait to meet her. I hope she'll benefit from our friendship. I know I will. The Lord is drawing me to this for some reason. |
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