Actions mean more than Words...

" to be or not to be, that is the Question"...

 When I think of this phrase, I think of the many meanings it can have. It fits into my daily life, EVERYDAY. Is it just me, or do we all look for ways to improve and be better?

This was a weekend for the books. My business, Kid Inspired Sitter Services, prepared for our give back day by making over 70+ Thanksgiving cards to distribute throughout the Sandy Springs area. We adopted this concept during our 1st few months of business. It was our way of giving back to the Senior Citizens of the area who are sometimes forgotten about( or maybe not). The faces of the senior were priceless so we decided to make this a yearly event. This year, we made it a day for ALL of our KISS families and supporters. We had an awesome turnout out and my sister founder to our women's org, "Women who Network" participated in the day too. The day was filled with cranberry juice, graham crackers, hot chocolate, brownies, laughter, markers, glitter glue, eyeballs, crayons and color pencils.

Over 15 children and their moms joined in the event. It was an awesome event. As I sat and colored, my heart was overjoyed because, not only were the parents actively involved in the project but the children who delivered in years passed talked about the experience. We were putting our words into action.

 As we finished up this activity, Matt Parker of Inspired Snapshots Photography and representation from Women who Network, packed up and headed to our 2nd give back activity in Alabama. In conjunction with a local church, we distributed sandwiches, hot soup, coffee, fruit, water and blankets to homeless men, women and children. We made 4 stops along a specific route in the area.

I'm awful at wearing my heart and feelings on my sleeves, so during the last 2 stops I stood back and just watched, with tearful eyes and a thankful heart. It's one thing to say something but when you put it into action it becomes words followed by actions.
I thought to myself, I complain about my place being small but here these people are roaming daily and where they stop is where they lay. I complain about having a taste for something good while these people were just appreciative  to receive chicken and rice soup from Olive Garden and sandwiches from Jersey Mike's, Subway and other local eateries that donated.

It cost nothing but a few dollars to give but yet people will turn up their noses and waste $5.00 somewhere else before choosing to give back to someone truly in need.

My non-profit organization, Women who Network provide Actions and not just words and that's what this weekend was about SERVICE. Service is more than what we do for the people closest to us. It's when we can step out of our comfort zone and give to someone else. We currently have been advertising and soliciting for our Blanket Drive. We've reached out to numerous individuals but it seems to have fallen upon deaf ears. But, it will not stop our progress or mission. If you'd like more information on our efforts, please email us at womennetworkmovement@gmail.com.

To the various churches dReam Center Church of Atlanta, (gave back at the Gateway this past weekend) Victory World Church( Huntsville, Ala gave back this weekend) organizations, Women who Network (with service hours) and businesses KISS( service hours to make cards for the seniors) I take pride in being affiliated with you and commend you on allowing your actions to be more than just mere words!!

Happy Holidays~