Two Little Words a Non-Profit Loves to Say: "Thank you!"
Posted: Monday, July 13, 2009
by Avis Ward
GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
I've always preferred to live my life in the background. My family was happy to receive a current photograph of me. It took nearly four years to finally sit for a complimentary photo at Cox Photography Studio. I did it for pregnant teens.
I have discovered when you pursue your passion for a cause, like a moth to a flame, you will be thrust into the foreground.
I know there are others like me. They have convictions, passions, empathy, dreams and a big heart. They get involved to help by giving in whatever manner they can. As Barbara Bush said, "Giving frees us from the familiar territory of our own needs by opening our mind to the unexplained worlds occupied by the needs of others."
There are people I haven't met who have given from their purse strings to help pregnant teens they are likely never to meet. It started with Bruce and Jean Horst of Icologic, Inc., d/b/a as SearchWarp. Their initial contribution to GeoVi's Home for New Life was received long before I posted a picture at SearchWarp. They believed in the mission and vision and desired to help. Since then, Zach, their 18-year-old son has become one of GeoVi's Vision Partners!
Bruce and Jean have brainstormed on ways to use their vast outreach to enrich the lives of pregnant teens and their unborn babies. It is difficult to write about this without tears of gratitude and a heart of thanksgiving.
A banner of support shows throughout the site. The initial banner was not pleasing to Sue Thom, a fellow Warpie and author. She insisted I create one with better visibility. I did. Many others have given their support with words of encouragement in comments on many of my articles.
Recently, I was contacted by Bruce about a PayPal account because an author suggested placing a donation button on the site. The author felt others would probably like to make a donation in support of GeoVi's Home. It's difficult to render me speechless but being choked up with tears did it.
This fellow Warpie was correct. Since the optional request for support to GeoVi's Home by donating through PayPal has been on the author sign-in page, we have received donations from some of the authors at SearchWarp.
These individuals and businesses are helping to make a difference in the lives of pregnant teens and their unborn babies.They are giving in spite of the economy and so are others.
Last week, an email was received from David and Helen Haidle of Seed Faith Books. They wanted to send children's books to us. I never knew they existed until receiving their inquiry from GeoVi's website. These random acts of kindness and blessings come when the going gets tough and you know you mustn't quit!
To all of you for your prayers, encouragement, good thoughts, inspirational articles, donations, and wisdom, I say thank you. On behalf of GeoVi's daughters and grandchildren I never would have had, may God richly bless you. Hands that give also receive.
I have attempted to put into words what is only felt by the soul and resides in one's heart."Thank you" are two little words with a huge responsibility. We love saying them at GeoVi's Home!
July 2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
I have discovered when you pursue your passion for a cause, like a moth to a flame, you will be thrust into the foreground.
There are people I haven't met who have given from their purse strings to help pregnant teens they are likely never to meet. It started with Bruce and Jean Horst of Icologic, Inc., d/b/a as SearchWarp. Their initial contribution to GeoVi's Home for New Life was received long before I posted a picture at SearchWarp. They believed in the mission and vision and desired to help. Since then, Zach, their 18-year-old son has become one of GeoVi's Vision Partners!
Bruce and Jean have brainstormed on ways to use their vast outreach to enrich the lives of pregnant teens and their unborn babies. It is difficult to write about this without tears of gratitude and a heart of thanksgiving.
A banner of support shows throughout the site. The initial banner was not pleasing to Sue Thom, a fellow Warpie and author. She insisted I create one with better visibility. I did. Many others have given their support with words of encouragement in comments on many of my articles.
Recently, I was contacted by Bruce about a PayPal account because an author suggested placing a donation button on the site. The author felt others would probably like to make a donation in support of GeoVi's Home. It's difficult to render me speechless but being choked up with tears did it.
This fellow Warpie was correct. Since the optional request for support to GeoVi's Home by donating through PayPal has been on the author sign-in page, we have received donations from some of the authors at SearchWarp.
These individuals and businesses are helping to make a difference in the lives of pregnant teens and their unborn babies.They are giving in spite of the economy and so are others.
Last week, an email was received from David and Helen Haidle of Seed Faith Books. They wanted to send children's books to us. I never knew they existed until receiving their inquiry from GeoVi's website. These random acts of kindness and blessings come when the going gets tough and you know you mustn't quit!
To all of you for your prayers, encouragement, good thoughts, inspirational articles, donations, and wisdom, I say thank you. On behalf of GeoVi's daughters and grandchildren I never would have had, may God richly bless you. Hands that give also receive.
I have attempted to put into words what is only felt by the soul and resides in one's heart."Thank you" are two little words with a huge responsibility. We love saying them at GeoVi's Home!
July 2009 by Avis Ward of GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)Avis, this home for unborn children that you founded was a blessing from above. God bless you Avis for your good deeds.David, I'm very humbled by you and others. Thank you so very much. Blessings to you, too.
The young people at GeoVi's have not a better friend than you, Avis.Well done!Ken, I'm grateful to have a friend in you, thank you!
Sistah A, praise the Lord for what he is doing in you, through you, and for you! And what's this business with you listing my name? Are you trying to rob me of my reward - ha! Just kiddin'. May the Lord continue to build and multipy resources to provide for every young girl who comes your way and may he draw the scared, hurting, and lonely girls to a better future and great hope! Thank you for sharing this thank you. Love ya! Sistah TSistah T, I pray you were just kiddin'. I wrestled with listing names and know I had the option to ask each individual. After lifting it up, the answer was He was doing the exalting and He was being glorified.
Thank you for your support. It's been there all along for these girls and their babies. I am so grateful for what is being done yet there is so much more to do. The adversary wants us to look at deficiencies but where there is a vision, there will be provision. God's will - will be done.
Have an enjoyable weekend, my sistah!
Much love,
A
Hi Avis--I never knew about this organization or that you started it. What a good heart you have. Outstanding!Hi Steve - Thank you for reading and your encouragement. Hope you're having an enjoyable weekend! *warm smile*
Avis,I always wondered if it was possible to set up a home for the father's of the children. They too need support and guidance if their desire is to be a father and not just a momentary participant. Unfortunately, for some, they are unable to look to an example in their own lives. So much of the American culture is losing the family unit where a child gets the love, support, and variety given by a mother and father. Creating a child, by God's design, is easy, raising the child, not easy. Blessings to you and all those who are being cared for by the ministry you support.Thank you, Jon for stopping in to read this article. Your points are well-taken and are true about the teen fathers-to-be or fathers. I teach relationship education classes for grades 6-12 that includes boys and girls before the girl becomes pregnant. Our program also includes the fathers but not as residents. They are welcome to participate but so far, none have.
There are programs for young men and fathers. Some are residential programs so yes, it's possible and is being done.
I appreciate your encouraging words, Jon.
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