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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Volunteer (11/23/06)
I have always been aware of and thankful for those who volunteer time and effort in order to help others. I have even provided my own services in the past. However, the term "volunteer" recently became exceptionally endearing.

My husband of ten years walked out leaving my alone to care and provide for two children with special needs. How do you even begin a career when one of your sons requires an institutional level of care and you alone are left to provide that care?

The answer is easy to give but not so easy to receive -- God will provide a way!

Family members turned a blind eye to severe circumstances which left me feeling hopelessly orphaned. When I couldn't see a way out or up, God brought volunteers forward to care for us. Friends, neighbors, and even complete strangers adopted us. I have experienced "God moments" within interactions that lasted only minutes but provided life long results due to generous spirits who volunteered to serve as Christ served.

As a result, I am reminded that my children and I are cherished, valued, wanted, and most of all -- Loved!
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terri tiffany
12/01/06
Very strong message here - it was refreshing to see it from the recipient's view and not the person volunteering. My thoughts would be to make it longer adding more detail - you have a situation here that you could share some snippets from and some dialogue and action showing how the people helped. Details always help make a general story more interesting!:) Otherwise - good writing!
Sara Harricharan
12/06/06
Interesting title. Your message and story was very touching and clear. Great job.