Charity Event 2 "Paying it Forward" Pictures

Charity Event 3 " Paying it Forward to our Community"

A Heart felt community gesture spoken from a Child. Our Last " Paying it Forward to our Community", comes at the request from our daughter Katie and our son Nicholas. Katie who thought of the idea first but the enthusiasm comes from both of their hearts, with innocents, and with their willing to help their Daddy and Mommy. Here's how it came about. For the Last 3-4 weeks the Kids have heard Myself, Lindsay, Family Members, and Friends talk about "Paying it Forward to our Community" Mid week of Mar.28th 2010 Lindsay and the kids were walking home from school and Katie noticed litter beside the side walk and said " Lindsay, Step Mom , I know something we could do. We could pick up the garbage on the way to and from school, just so that Nicky and me can help You and Daddy win a free wedding".

Now , I was at work at the time and once I came home Lindsay told me of the Kid's idea . I had watery eyes , almost tears.
The point here is, that for weeks now the kids have been listening, learning and watching Lindsay and I discuss and execute ideas for "Paying it Forward to our Community " and now our kids want to do the something in order to help their Mommy and Daddy and also help the Community. That's a heart wrenching ... isn't it? I'm biting my fist :).

For our last Event for "Paying it Forward to our Community" The Kids picked up some Garage along the street on their way home from school as well we are planning an Earth Day (April 22nd) outing to clean up our local Park(Avondale Park) here in Courtice .

We leave you with a HUGE Thanks to Brenda & Co and to all the Vendors that have come on board and with the heart lifting idea of "Paying it forward to our Community".

We leave you with this thought.... Has the idea of "paying it forward" blossomed in your home? and your Hearts? It has Ours.

From our Family with love to your Family. Thank-you for your Votes

Regards,

Dennis, Lindsay, Katie, Nicholas, Braxton and the pets (Harley and Davidson)

Charity Event 2 "Paying it Forward to our Community"

Lindsay and I decided to donate to "The Denise House" in Oshawa. The Denise House is an Emergency Shelter for Abused Women and Their Children. We are donating some Canned Food, Pots, Kitchenware, Clothes, and Toys from the kids . Drop off is only on Wednesdays at their warehouse on Bond St. So this Wednesday April 7Th is when we'll drop off. Below is The Denise House Mission's Statement . Please check out their link and our pictures of gathering the donations.

Words of Wisdom....

“You are a good person. You do not deserve to be beaten or abused. Nobody has the legal right to hurt you. You have the legal right to be free of abuse. You can learn to take care of yourself”

It is Important..

It is important for abused women to be aware that not only is there help and support available to women who are presently in abusive relationships, but there is continued support once she leaves the relationship. A woman needs positive support whether it be from family, friends, or counsellors who understand the issues of abuse. Information about counselling agencies and support services who understand the issues of abuse can be obtained from a local shelter or family doctor. Surviving in an abusive relationship or leaving one can be terribly frightening. However, there is always continued support available. An abused woman does not need to be alone in her struggle for a life free from abuse.