05 Aug A Path of Caring and Compassion : Blogust 2015
Back when my daughter started High School, a number of changes took place. A shift of school, status, schedule and surroundings were the obvious. But, perhaps the biggest surprise (and gift) came from her shift of perspective and a clear focus. With her first Model United Nations class came a palpable passion and insatiable curiosity for the world beyond the bubble she had always been held in (large in part by me). From struggles and injustices to triumphs and victories, she was voracious to learn, understand, and get involved in global issues; to become an engaged and active citizen of the world. There’s not much more to say except, her passion sparked my own passion. And for that, I am deeply grateful.
Over the years I’ve shared stories about our incredible experiences working with the United Nations Foundation and I admit that if it hadn’t been for my daughter’s urging, I might have passed up the opportunity of a lifetime; to work with the Shot@Life campaign to help vaccinate the vast number of children at risk of illness and even death from preventable causes. Preventable.
It is with great pleasure that I am participating again this year in Shot@Life’s Blogust 2015; a month-long blog relay where some of North America’s most beloved online writers, photo and video bloggers and Shot@Life Champions will come together and share inspirational quotes for their children. AND…every time YOU comment on this post and other Blogust contributions, or take action using the social media on this website, Shot@Life and the United Nations Foundation pages, one vaccine will be donated to a child around the world (up to 50,000). Blogust (which runs throughout August…get it?) offers a unique opportunity where YOUR comment directly translates into a life saving vaccine! I love it!
As I prepare to send my first born off to college (after 4 highly successful years in her Model United Nations program, I might add) my head and heart have been clinging to every piece of advice, each word of wisdom, and every insight I can find to send her off with. This quote above by Arthur Ashe, simple yet poignant, is one that I hope both of my daughters carry with them as they travel their own paths into the big bright beautiful world. It makes me weepy just thinking about it.
Please, show your support for Shot@Life and be a part of vaccinating a child by commenting here. If you’ve got an encouraging quote to share, I’d love to hear it. The more inspiration, the better!
Julie Marsh
Posted at 14:01h, 05 AugustSuch a simple quote, but so empowering. There’s always something that can be done, with whatever time and resources we have. So glad to be with you on this initiative!
Serena M
Posted at 14:26h, 05 AugustI’d never heard this quote before – it is perfect. Thanks for sharing, for all that you do for Blogust and kids at risk of preventable diseases.
ASHISH SHRIVASTAVA
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FelisaHilbert
Posted at 14:33h, 05 AugustWhat an amazing journey you daughter will embark and how precious your moments together. Thank you for sharing!
Sarah
Posted at 14:45h, 05 AugustI love this quote! Thank you for sharing!
C.C. Chapman
Posted at 14:56h, 05 AugustAnother beautiful quote and inspirational post helping kids in needs.
Damn, do I ever love being part of this Blogust family!
Linda
Posted at 14:58h, 05 Augustas a healthcare professional vaccines are near and dear to my heart. I think this is a wonderful August project.
Polly Palumbo
Posted at 15:18h, 05 AugustTracey, love these words. I remember your daughter from the first Shot@Life Summit. So great to hear about her and her continued advocacy!
Elena
Posted at 15:40h, 05 AugustWhat a powerful quote Tracey!
Nicole
Posted at 15:53h, 05 AugustThat quote = Gold!!! Such a great life motto.
Erin
Posted at 16:38h, 05 AugustThanks for your work on Blogust, Tracey! Perfect quote.
Nicole Melancon
Posted at 17:37h, 05 AugustWonderful Tracey! I hope I can inspire my children to become global citizens too!
Julia Clark
Posted at 18:00h, 05 AugustI love this post mom! So glad we could both get involved with these issues, and I’m glad we are able to use our time to help children gain access to vaccines. So awesome.
Katie
Posted at 19:13h, 05 AugustCommenting for a shot! Thanks for the opportunity to do so.
jyl from @momitforward
Posted at 19:13h, 05 AugustYour daughter is such a terrific example.
I also love this quote. Sometimes, we overthink service. At least I do. I start planning a huge endeavor that requires all sorts of resources and funding when all I need to do is look around me and start small. All of us, regardless of how limited our resources may seem, have exactly what we need to make a huge difference!.
PS: I cannot believe she’s already going to college. It feels like yesterday you were telling me about her discovering her passion for getting involved in global change.
Linda B
Posted at 19:31h, 05 AugustAs a new SHOT@LIFE Champion, your quote really resonates with me … thanks for being a 2015 Blogust contributor and helping the cause!
Seana Graham
Posted at 19:48h, 05 AugustArthur Ashe–he lived it, didn’t he?
Asha Dornfest
Posted at 20:24h, 05 AugustThat quote is amazing. As are you!
Emma
Posted at 20:34h, 05 AugustIt’s a lovely quote – perhaps I’ll pass it on to my own mother! Thank you for sharing your story.
Diane Glasgow
Posted at 21:05h, 05 August“People are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” ~Abraham Lincoln
TFS!
~Diane Glasgow
Shot@Life Champion
Mr Lady
Posted at 21:06h, 05 AugustOh, I feel this so hard. Also fixin’ to send a kid off into the wide world. I also pray they know what all they can do is enough. Beautiful.
Amber
Posted at 21:19h, 05 AugustAwesome quote. thank you for sharing
M Lemckert
Posted at 21:24h, 05 AugustSo clear!!!
Delores Van Horn
Posted at 12:39h, 06 AugustLoved your story – how to help our youth become advocates for those in need!
Hope Randall
Posted at 14:40h, 06 AugustA perfect example of why young people need to believe in themselves! Their passion truly can and does ignite change beyond what they can see.
Cindy Levin
Posted at 16:47h, 06 AugustA lovely and important quote. Thank you, Tracy!
Caryn/The Mid Life Guru
Posted at 18:29h, 06 AugustPassing on a tradition of doing good to the next generation–perfect!!
Gal S
Posted at 22:19h, 06 AugustThis is wonderful, Tracey! Thank you!!
Marisol Morales
Posted at 12:14h, 07 AugustI am a beleiver that small steps can lead to big changes. Thanks for the opportunity of taking part of this great effort!
Liz
Posted at 13:24h, 07 AugustI don’t think I’ve ever seen this quote before. Thank you so much for sharing it. And for being a part of this amazing campaign.
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Tanis Miller
Posted at 17:31h, 07 AugustI love that quote. So much. Thanks for participating in this awesome campaign.
Kendra Frampton
Posted at 22:33h, 07 AugustSimple yet powerful. Thank you for sharing!
Kathryn S
Posted at 00:33h, 10 AugustBeautiful post and wonderful cause; thank you for caring.
I love the Arthur Ashe quote and here are a few of my favorite encouraging quotes:
“By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” ~Edwin Elliot
“We won’t always know whose lives we touched and made better for our having cared, because actions can sometimes have unforeseen ramifications. What’s important is that you do care and you act.”—Charlotte Lunsford
“Never squander an opportunity to tell someone you love or appreciate them.” ~Kelly Ann Rothaus
Tracey, I am so appreciative of all you and your daughter have done and are doing for Shot@Life and for you both for being yourselves. Much love to you both and to your whole family.
Nate Bradshaw
Posted at 17:00h, 10 AugustThank you for moving such an amazing cause forward!
jana anthoine
Posted at 16:43h, 16 AugustI love this quote so much. Happy #Blogust.
Laura BC
Posted at 02:46h, 17 AugustThank you!
Christine Crank
Posted at 01:35h, 18 AugustI love all the quotes on here.
jeannette
Posted at 19:03h, 18 AugustLove this quote so much. Thank you for always supporting Blogust!
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