Hi Friend! I'm a little early for the official start of Summer, but since the turn of the calendar to June it's been record Summer-like temperatures, so I hope you'll join me in celebrating the early start of a new season of being officially in shorts and flip flops.

The smell of campfire is also in the air. Smoke is very visible here in Southwestern Ontario. It's actually in Northern Ontario too. There appears to be no Province in Canada that, sadly, isn't under fire. I pray for comfort to all the many people who battle this poor air quality, and those whose career choice is one that battles the containment and control of these fierce flames.

Times like these also remind me of how grateful I am for the breaths I take every single day - getting that feeling of little love notes to my body, with every deep breath I take. I also realize that life is not solely measured by the number of breaths I take, it's also by the moments that take my breath away. I am blessed with many of these moments.

Take this gentle reminder to find time today (and tomorrow and the next day ...) to ask yourself two things:

1) What feeling do you get when deep breathe? and,

2) What moment(s) you are grateful for that took your breathe away?

As always, I hope you gain words of inspiration by not only visiting my website Inspirational Page but also in this Summer edition of: 

"When something bad happens, you have three choices.

You can either let it define you, let it destroy you, or you can let it strengthen you."

~ Dr. Seuss

Life is boring if you don't laugh,

Joke around and be a little crazy every now and then.

At the end of the day it's about being happy.

❓❓ Did you know ❓❓

Learning something new doesn't need to be difficult, time consuming, or onerous. Sometimes it's just this simple and is just this good. 

~ "They" say ~

Happiness is:

A comfy chair

A book scotch in your hand

And a cat in your lap.

I'm smitten with this kitten - an angel with whiskers - the newest edition to Brady Lake!

Feeling Good at Leaders2Give

One of the Leaders2Give partners I feel particularly connected to and one that holds a special place in my heart is New Creation Kids. It was the sole and original partner when Leaders2Give was established in 2019. I, personally, remain humble at the numerous donors each month who give so generously, and that Leaders2Give has such an important role to ensure responsible financial sustainment to cover their basic needs.

Since the actual cost of running this facility and caring for all of the kids there far exceeds the budget allocated by Leaders2Give, it's even more special for me to help them when I'm in Mexico. I love taking people there with me too! It's one of the highlights of our trip! Of course, the last trip back in March/April was no different. We took the Cartlidge clan there one Saturday (13 of us) and eight gal pals the following Saturday. It was as meaningful to me then as it was some 5 years ago when I visited there the first time.

I'm not alone either.

I am grateful that Team Humanity Baja, led by mi amiga Jo Dibblee, also has a soft spot for these kids. Last month her team was instrumental in raising the funds for a new building to be constructed there; a home for Roberto and Alma (including a dedicated office space). Team Humanity also raised enough money to purchase a commercial washing machine; and, they are working on raising money to buy a new van.
 

When Adam & Jo connected last month, a shared interest in consistent water delivery was discussed. We saw the need for this first hand when the Cartlidge family, who visited New Creation Kids in March. We witnessed empty pilas, which were empty for some time. Thirteen of us collectively pooled some pesos to help get much needed water to them.

Adam & Ian (Leader2Give's Treasurer) have also authorized consistent and consecutive bi-weekly water deliveries going forward. Woot Woot!

It sure does take a village of people and partners to do good and feel good! 

Also, please make sure you're sign up for the Feel Good newsletter, published monthly by Leaders2Give.

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I was made for sunny days!

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