People often ask me why I am doing whatever I am doing. And today, I was reading an article about the economy and all the bad "press" that's hitting the headlines and it all came together for me. When I do something for someone else, it makes me feel better. I am not looking for something in return or even a pat on the back and although an occassional thank you is nice, I don't expect it. Just think of it. When you are feeling blue, you can lift your own spirits by doing something for someone else.
My passion is the Guardian ad Litem program. I can be feeling like everything in my world is falling apart and I visit one of my kids and get that great big hug and nothing else matters. The Guardian program accepts volunteers to work with children assciated with DSS cases. My role is to be a voice for the child and make sure that their welfare is looked out for during the DSS intervention. Sometimes I support reunification with the family and sometimes I don't. What I do support is that child has someone, a constant presence, in what is happening to them in their lives.
Several of my children have aged out of the system and I still hear from them occassionally. They call to let me know what is happening, call for advice or just call because I "give it to them straight."
So, if you are feeling like the stresses of your life are weighing you down, give a hand to someone else. In today's economy there are lots of things you can do. Just simple things like making sure to REALLY tell someone to have a good day or holding a door for someone. Offer to pump someone's gas or help them get their groceries out of the cart and return the cart to the bin. It doesn't have to be big but it will be contagious!
If you are interested in learning more about the Guardian ad Litem program, in Oconee County call (864) 638-2267. Or you can visit the South Carolina website at http://www.oepp.sc.gov/gal
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