Mission Trip

9-11: Do you remember where you were 8 years ago today. It is amazing that it has been 8 years. I remember being at work and hearing the news of the attack, I remember the feeling of being scared, of calling mom and dad, of crying, of not being able to take my eyes off the TV - I just couldn't believe it was happening right here in our country - this ugly thing called terrorism - I remember just wanting to be with my family and wanting to be held and to know it was safe and that day - was the unsafest day I have ever felt.

Today, take time to thank the men and women in our country who are fighting the war for us, for those family members who lost someone close to them, pray for the peace of this country so that our children will never have to go through a 9/11 - do you remember where you were when the world changed, when your life changed.
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I decided today I want to go on a mission trip - whether it is in the United States or in another country - I want to help someone, I want to be able just to give of myself with out expecting anything in return - we as a family are so blessed and I know we adopt our families at Christmas time, but I just feel this urge to do more, to give more of myself. That is what our life is suppose to be about right - helping others - and not think of your self, live an unselfish life.

The problem is I don't know where to begin to find a group to go with - any ideas???? I also would love to find a place to volunteer with Brayden. He is such a good kid, but like all kids now a days is spoiled and doesn't truly realize how blessed he is. I want him to understand that not every child has what he has, not everyone is as fortunate.

So I guess today I am asking for help - help with ideas of a mission trip or a volunteer opportunity for little 6 year olds :)....

Tomorrow -working the beer booth for Hut A/C at the Oktoberfest. I haven't worked a beer booth in a while, but I feel like I need to, like I don't know, it's for dad. Since he started the Hut and since well, you know, he loved his beer :).... I am excited. We'll be there from 12-4 and then of course afterwards for a few cold ones!

Miss and love you dad,

Much love to all.