If you are looking for a great way to give this holiday season... Put the Grace House Christian Home for Girls on your list. If you're not familiar with it, allow me to fill you in. Decades ago Mama Lois began taking girls into her own home. She had been a campus missionary. Then she saw in the neighborhoods of Birmingham, there was a need for love and compassion for our children. Some children as young as six would wander the streets, and go for days without food or a bath.
Mama Lois says she was called by God to help change her community and help change the world, by ministering to these children.
She emphasized education, manners and faith. She opens up an entire new world to the girls. A world of hope for a bright future.
Now here's how you can help. This holiday season, Mama Lois, the girls and volunteers will help shoppers wrap their gifts at Riverchase Galleria. The booth opens the day after Thanksgiving and will be open through Christmas eve.
October is a busy month. There are a lot of places to be to speak and a lot of people to see. I'm thankful for the opportunity to remind people to keep a check on their health. If health does become and issue for them, I'm glad to remind them that all things are possible with God's help. ....
But this month I was reminded that taking time to visit with a sister going through the breast cancer battle is time well spent.
There are two sweet ladies that I recently spent time with to tell them, they can get through this. Looking into their eyes reminded me of what I felt during the battle. The fear of the unknown, the pain and the fatigue. It all makes the situation seem overwhelming.
But as I put one foot in front of the other, God sent people to help show me the way. They encouraged me and let me know, that I could keep on working, keep on walking and that this too shall pass.
It's a good reminder of breast cancer awareness. A good reminder, to keep a close check on your health. Do monthly self breast exams, see your doctor regularly and get your mammograms.
While we are all basking in the pink this month, let it remind you of a bigger picture. Let it remind you to keep a check of your body in general. Let it remind you that there are many other types of cancers too. So if you notice any big change in your body, you may want to make an appointment to let your doctor check you out. If you see a dark spot on your skin that has just popped up. Get it check out. If you have a nagging ache or pain, don't let it go. Get check out. If you are tired all the time for no good reason, get checked.
Remember it's not just for you, it's for the people you love. That is what people at St. Vincent's are saying this month. They have a pledge set up to the ones you love. It's a promise to do everything you can to stay healthy. Afterall isn't that the best gift you can give the people who love you? Stay healthy. Remember the key to beating cancer and dealing with many other health problems, is early detection.
God Bless,
Brenda
November
