Over the weekend I told everyone of an event that I was helping with as a volunteer. But my 10 year old daughter also wanted to be giving back and you can never be too young to do that! Since before she was born, I have been volunteering for the Oregon Ferret Shelter and helping them out with their fundraisers. But, my daughter also wanted to give back, but she had a decision that put her in tears.

You see most 10 year old girls wouldn’t have had a problem making this decision, but my daughter is different. She had to decide on going to the event and helping out like she has for the past 10 years or going to her best friend’s birthday party. For most it would be an easy decision, but not for her.

Friday night came and she still hadn’t decided. Luckily for her, God gave her a break and her best friend called and told her, “I gave you the wrong date in the e-mail, it is the next day!” She was off the hook, she could now do both events and she was smiling from ear to ear because of it.

Now at the event she was babysitting little ferrets that are known for getting in to everything. She was having so much fun she now wants to foster ferrets that have been left at the shelter, either because they were sick or their owners had to move to states like California where they are illegal. Once again proving you are never to young to give back.

At the end of the event she was asking about volunteering and now she will hopefully, in the next two weeks, be starting at the ferret shelter and helping out two days a week with the animals and giving back to the community also. (Something you don’t see very often from a 10 year old.)

I have to say I’m pretty proud of my daughter and she continually surprises me with how much kids and animals seem to be attracted to her and are willing to let her take care of them when most others will not. I have a feeling when she gets older, whatever she decides to do it will involve helping others, but whatever she chooses to do, I know she will be great at it!

To all the other kids out there like this, don’t let anyone tell you that you are too young, because you truly can do anything your heart desires and giving back is just one of those gifts you can give.