Getting ready for the weekend and had a few things to share with you. I was reminded of a moment I had with a chiropractor when I was in South Africa. We were talking about people visiting South Africa and she had mentioned those that come and want to help everyone, she referred to them as 'bleeding hearts'. She was not being mean in this reference in any way, the conversation was very gentle and inspiring. She then said that it's so important to make changes in your own community and then it will have a ripple affect. These words are not verbatim, but the message is the same. At first I remember thinking, "oh God, I think Im one of those bleeding hearts she is talking about, I just want to help everyone". That small moment with her has stayed with me and has always put things into perspective when I needed it.

So what does this have to do with anything? Well it has a lot to do with my goals for 'Angels Take Flight'. I know that right now I stand with a few strong family advocates that are rooting for this organization to become a reality. But in my heart of hearts I know that the most important part is the process. Its the journey I will take to make Angels Take Flight a reality. It's the conversations I will have with people between now and then.

It's so important to be gentle and allow moments to happen without forcing them into action. I've found from personal experience that when I force things it take so much of my energy and usually ends up not working. I'm not suggesting to sit back and let life happen. I'm suggesting to be open to what God, the universe (what ever you feel most comfortable with) has for you. Sometimes what you are looking for does not always look they way you had anticipated. Act on your ideas but don't put so much pressure on them that they slip right out from underneath you.

I will start today being open to what opportunities might be waiting. I have a thought, I act on it, gently, if there isn't a connection I move on without hesitation. It might not be the right time, or maybe I have the wrong person; and most likely this person will provide information that will lead to the right person, or have a message for me that leads me in the right direction . But I don't get hung up on why it didn't work, I don't get mad at myself or blame anyone. I have to have faith that I'm doing the right thing and with good intentions.

In the process of making 'Angels Take Flight' into a wonderful support system for families and friends, I will be thankful for every step of the way. I have already had some wonderful conversations with people, and really that is what is most important. The words we choose, the way we interact with others. An act of kindness, taking a moment to be nice to a stranger. So if I can just get people talking that will be a great accomplishment in itself. Just knowing that someone is getting ready to travel right now and will be open to the people they will meet on the plane, and to be more understanding of others needs, is truly a gift in itself.

I pray for everyone to have strength to be open to the possibilities and to renew the faith that a small step can be the most important one. It has been the simplest acts of kindness from strangers and those that know me, that warm my heart and inspire me.

Have a wonderful weekend- I look forward to talking with you again soon.....Denise