Since I was very young, I have practiced kindness in myriad ways. Giving is part of the fiber of my being and I feel like its a counter measure to my flaws.
My Kindness Highlights:
Given gallons of blood
Quit job and moved across country to care for my ill stepmother and help with my stepbrothers
Paid and volunteer firefighter
Worked to help Refugees with IRC (International Rescue Committee)
Volunteer Driver for SERVE Food Pantry
Women's Center Volunteer
Provide Random Acts of Kindness on a regular basis
Pay for meals for drivers behind me drive-through restaurants
Adopted and rehabilitated a very troubled rescue dog
Paid for friend's vet bills
Paid for friends and family airfare
Donated $$$ to many, many organizations
Bought girl scout cookies, even though I don't eat them
Always let cars merge in front of me
Give $$$ and a smile to homeless man that is always outside of Walmart
Pay for strangers pharmacy bill that they could not afford nor understand why it was so high
Relocate insects insects, instead of killing them
And so on
And so on
LIFE HIGHLIGHTS:
These are events from which I harvested wisdom. The kind that can only be found within the experience.
Rode Bicycle across United States
Certified SCUBA diver at 15 years old and have dove in Hawaii and Great Barrier Reef
Photographer since I was a teenager - Capturing the majestic beauty of our planet and its unfathomable amount of connections.
Through research and persistence, overcome recurring lower back issues and a chronic fatigue problem
Embraced the trials and triumphs of motherhood
Sailed the Galapagos Islands meeting penguins, orca and iguanas
Volunteer Editor for non-profit
Hiked and Backpacked many miles of wilderness where I encountered bear, bobcat, bighorn and more.
I wallow in gratitude every day for all of my blessings. My life is so good, I am able to give completely, knowing that no matter what I have, I have enough to share.
Very Sincerely and Honestly Yours,
Sharen Plumeria ;o)
CREATE YOUR OWN LUCK
Every morning you wake up, you have a choice to decide who you want to be. The only difference between you and your heroes, is action and persistence.