An Opportunity

Well I think the cold is here...and whether I am ready or not winter is soon going to be here in full force. I can't even sit in my own apartment with out the thought of hot apple cider or hot coco on my mind! Even though I am bummed a bit about the hassles that the cold brings, I am excited to see the beautiful snow flakes fall and the fields snow covered with the moons light glistening as it reflects of the white crystals! It is something I missed while in Colorado and have been excited for since I moved back...along with the possibility of a snow day or two later this winter! Today, I experienced my first day of teaching music...and for those that know me well, probably feel very bad for the children...don't worry I didn't sing or play and musical instrument! However, they played songs on their recorders and were very flexible as I figured out what I was dong! I find it quite exciting when I get challenged and pushed out of my comfort zone! I have two more days to go with music so we will see if I say I enjoy the challenge at the end of the week! I just received an email from Tom Davis' (author of Fields of the Fatherless and president of Childrens HopeChest) blog. He in conjunction with Patton Dodd of BeliefNet.com are dedicating the month of November to raising awareness and engage in conversations surrounding orphans and poverty. It is their goal to raise $500 per day and to put that money towards helping those who have so little and God loves so much. Loving the orphaned and poverty stricken is something God has placed deep within my heart , more so now than ever. I am responsible to be an advocate for them (see previous blogs) and speak up for those that can't speak up for themselves. I truly believe the work Tom is doing is of God and that he is serving the orphaned, widows, and poor; therefore, I have included his blog site below. You can also go to Tom Davis' blog and learn more about the work he is doing, donate if you feel led and the possibility of winning a trip to Africa. Tom Davis' blog: http://tomdavis.typepad.com/