March 8, Friday: Lent Day #3

Tonight, I am writing for tomorrow morning. I will be leaving the house early to be with the twins, Anthony and Brian, as they compete in a gymnastics event. Later in the day, I accompany my niece, Jessie, for her third Saint Baldrick’s Day head shaving. She donates her hair and earns money for cancer research for children. Here is the link if you want to know more about it.

https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/claggettcares

In the photo below, Jessie is the one with the glasses. Carey is the other teacher from Claggett Middle School. This was immediately after their last donation.

I can’t help but make this comparison. In the 1980’s Persis Khambatta starred in the Star Trek film that featured V-ger. This former Miss India was required to shave her head for the role that she played and was paid around $35,000 to shed her locks.

Here are two teachers from Claggett Middle School willing to make this sacrifice for the sake of children and cancer research. Their goal is a combined $2000.00. Last I checked they were at $1450 in pledges. I wonder what their gift will bring in the way of total monetary donations?
If you feel the call to support them - you can donate at the link:https://www.stbaldricks.org/teams/claggettcares

Certainly, making their goal is important to them, however, as I take this all in, I wonder about the life impact this self-giving act has on the young people they teach and whose lives they come into contact with each day. This is something that can’t be monetized.

Every now and then, perhaps more often than we realize, we cross the path of a Soul that is large and life changing. Sometimes, hopefully more often than we realize, we are one of those Souls. What I observe and strive for in my own life is to touch gently and to have each touch one of deep respect, honoring and care, for every person.

Not only do our children need us, you and me, to be Large Souls, there are so many who need to feel our Largeness. It is what we are called to. How will your Large Soul step out today? Every day - not just now and then - we are called to grow and stretch into the Souls that we are.
It is a tremendous stretch.
The best exercise there is.
Big Breath now - STRETCH!
Now, doesn’t that feel better?

From one Stretching Soul to Another,
Carol

Do you see the light in their eyes?
Those are some Big Smiles!
Some Stretching Shining Souls!!!