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I Love A Story Of Hope & I Feel This One Will Warm Your Hearts

By Pam Hills

Home Stager with Innovative Artistry

October 16, 2011 03:31 PM

Hope is such a magical word. We all exist on "hope" whether we admit it or not.... In these times hope is more important than ever to share & spread inspiration. Today was an unusual story of hope; I stumbled upon, as it was very unique and right in my own native state.

This story is of a young man that has served our country & endured incredible battles.

Discouraged Soldier

Humbled by the fact he had returned home & felt lost, only to find that he retraced his roots to the home he had "rebelled & left from" when he enlisted...as many youth do. This was where the story took a turn..

The path he takes after is a remarkable renewed appreciation for his roots & how he uses this to

help others find the hope that was gifted to him by his parents following his return. I have to thank Parade magazine for sharing this story today for me to share with you.http://www.parade.com/news/2011/10/hope-grows-here.html

This story led me to share it with my father, who in turn is going to share it with his American Legion post for support efforts. I also am sharing with you as who knows what other inspirations may stem from your reading & thoughts.

A Salute In Honor

I hope you enjoy & it warms your heart as it did mine! There are never enough ways to help our veterans & the "productive therapy" & "camaraderie" this shared was so moving emotionally. We often stretch our wings when we can be ourselves with nature. I have seen that happen even again recently with my daughter's move to a more "country" or nature zoned area of our region.

There is a tremendous message here in helping our veterans....but I also found that these veterans sent another message home (in my mind or JMHO) on what is a healthier way of life in considering the future....at least may be for my family.

I am grateful to them in so many ways, but this article just gave me another & my father another volunteer effort to explore!

These are the "many" efforts I found today:

www.hungrymotherorganics.com

I actually saw 'at least' 17 Farming Veteran organizations listed on the www.farmvetco.orgsite.

I am just so proud of Sgt. Adam Burke for what he has done right here in the state of Florida. I am wishing him an abundance of support.

I know I am a bit early....but I find this to be appropriate "every" day!! I am not going to wait to share this story.

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Lynda Eisenmann

Preferred Home Brokers - Brea, CA

Broker Associate ,CRS,GRI,SRES, Brea,CA, Orange Co

Hi Pam,

Thank you, I clicked on over to read the story, really heartwarming to say the very least. Isn't it also interesting how one person's idea to help himself can have such an impact on others in such a positive way inturn helping others?

Thanks for sharing this, a nice read for a Sunday evening.

Oct 16, 2011 03:38 PM

Gayle Rich-Boxman Fishhawk Lake Real Estate

John L Scott Market Center - Birkenfeld, OR

"Your Local Expert!" 503-739-3843

Pam--Oh, that was SO worth the time to go to the Parade article and read this! Blessings, missy, for sharing this inspiring story of how nature can heal and persistence and camaraderie can make a HUGE DIFFERENCE in helping veterans emotionally AND physically heal together!

I loved this. And that he followed through when he told God that if he was saved he would do something to make a difference (I'm paraphrasing) and DID is another testament to faith and hope and persistence and LIFE.

Oct 16, 2011 03:43 PM

Pam Hills

Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL

ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Linda - I am sooo glad yes, that was the "twist" that made it even more meaningful.... Thank you for taking the time. I am glad that you felt it was a worthy read. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by to comment & visit.

On a different subject....I LOVE your costume :)!! Thank you for the smiles :)

Oct 16, 2011 03:50 PM

Pam Hills

Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL

ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Gayle - Yes, it was truly one of those ahhh moments regarding nature that has been on my mind lately, This story just so touched my heart in all the ways you mentioned as well. His promise to God & the support of each other for a subtle purpose. "Life" as you say & the healing of nature all such 'divine' gifts. I am so glad you were able to click on over...I didn't want to copy it...so just had to link, but put enough to get you there in case. BIG Hugs & thanks so much for taking the time to visit!!

Oct 16, 2011 03:56 PM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Pam - Thank you for sharing very beautiful and inspiring blog on I love a story of hope.

Oct 16, 2011 04:55 PM

Pam Hills

Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL

ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear John - Thank you & I hope you enjoyed. Thank you sincerely for taking the time to visit.

Oct 16, 2011 04:59 PM

Jeanean Gendron

The Address Realty - Redding, CA

Specializing in Selling Unique Properties

Hello Pam, I'm with Gayle! That was such a great story of hope and the reasurance that when we surrender there is always help for us. I am going to reblog this because it is so important that we continue to listen, to read and to be responsible about what we need to know. I always tell my husband that we need to watch some movie that has a historical impact because we have a responsibilty to understand what occured and how it affected the world and the people who experienced it from all perspectives.

Thanks you for your compassion and for helping us to know this young man's story. It is such a good story and it gives us all purpose and hope to be of value in our lives. You are so wonderful and I enjoy your heart's work. Have a beautiful week, Pam....you are precious!

Oct 17, 2011 02:26 AM

Don MacLean

New England Real Estate Center Inc. - Easton, MA

Realtor-Homes for Sale- Easton, Mass 02356

Pam, truly inspirational.

It goes to show us all that with a little thought we can in our own way help so many regardless of the cause.

Enjoy the day

Oct 17, 2011 02:56 AM

Ellie McIntire

Ellicott City Clarksville Howard County Maryland Real Estate - Ellicott City, MD

Luxury service in Central Maryland

A great story that you shared. Kudos to this survivor giving back. What a shame he had to endure the injury in the first place!

Oct 17, 2011 01:40 PM

Hrisco & Associates

Hrisco & Associates - Roanoke, TX

Roanoke Homes for Sale - Roanoke Neighborhoods

Hi Pam, that was a really moving story and a great idea, I am going to check to see if there is a program similar to that in Texas....I've always like Parade magazine, it reminds of my the Sunday Morning show on CBS...in the stories it shares.

Oct 17, 2011 04:56 PM

Pam Hills

Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL

ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear Jeanean - Thank you :)....you are such a wonderful person, friend & one who so inspires myself & others as well. You appreciating & re-blogging is a complement. It is his wonderful story & I was happy to pay if forward for others to see. Yes, listening is sooo important. Big Hugs to you!! Thanks for visiting :).

Dear Don - Thanks so much for stopping by, great to see you & you are right, it is a great example on how the little things forward can & do go a long way! We just have to be creative & it made me think, as it did my Dad. Thank you again for visiting.

Dear Ellie - Yes, it is a shame...I hate to think they had to stay there as long as they have.... :( I wish he had NOT had to go through that either... Thank you for visiting! :)

Dear John - Yes, that would great to find a program similar in Texas! You are ALWAYS looking to give back to others, that is a wonderful quality about you! Yes, the magazine can be similar to Sunday morning show...sometimes I am not so much into the "star" articles, but I do love their stories such as this one of the community! You always bring a smile & thanks for being here.

Oct 18, 2011 02:57 AM

John McCormack, CRS

Albuquerque Homes Realty - Albuquerque, NM

Hi Pam -

Thank you for sharing such an inspiring story with us. I hope this one makes it to the feature section!

Oct 19, 2011 03:06 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Pam - you really did pick an amazing and inspirational story with us and I love the ending where he talks to God and says he'll make a difference- and wow, did he! Thanks for sharing this - I needed a little inspiration today and instead I got a lot!

Oct 19, 2011 06:07 AM

Pam Hills

Innovative Artistry - Kendall, FL

ASP/IAHSP- Stager Miami, FL, Creative Minds Innovatively At Work

Dear John - Thank you for visiting. I don't think it will make feature & it would only be wished that if the young man could get more attention for his hard work. Thanks though so much for the comments & the support, sincerely...

Dear Kristine - Yes, I loved the part of where he speaks to God also :)! He did follow through on his word...I am so glad it gave a little inspiration for you for the day!.

Sorry, I didn't get back sooner, I was traveling yesterday & didn't get in until 1am. I was beat. Hugs & thanks.

Oct 20, 2011 04:33 AM