tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post1027141658384730956..comments2023-07-05T11:18:53.489-04:00Comments on Imperfectly Painted: Talk it Out Saturday: Volunteering & Connecting Stephanie Merlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04600557762841800023noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-11416054506434809332013-04-29T14:40:18.923-04:002013-04-29T14:40:18.923-04:00You are awesome for being a volunteer! You ROCK St...You are awesome for being a volunteer! You ROCK Steph :).Deborahhttp://www.lovevarnish.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-46206906874751266132013-04-28T12:07:01.524-04:002013-04-28T12:07:01.524-04:00And, I totally just shared the link to this post t...And, I totally just shared the link to this post to my Facebook wall as a must read for all my animal friends :)))))Melody Joy Shattohttp://www.facebook.com/people/Melody-Joy-Shatto/548541924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-71545429525129001152013-04-28T12:03:22.795-04:002013-04-28T12:03:22.795-04:00Do it, it will make you feel so good. :)))Do it, it will make you feel so good. :)))Melody Joy Shattohttp://www.facebook.com/people/Melody-Joy-Shatto/548541924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-49286341785193321862013-04-28T12:02:44.907-04:002013-04-28T12:02:44.907-04:00Liesl, hugs and love you too girl and by the way, ...Liesl, hugs and love you too girl and by the way, your blog is one of my favorites too :))))<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />((((( HUGS ))))Melody Joy Shattohttp://www.facebook.com/people/Melody-Joy-Shatto/548541924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-54230355478081023102013-04-28T12:02:12.793-04:002013-04-28T12:02:12.793-04:00And, hugs and love to you too for volunteering, th...And, hugs and love to you too for volunteering, this post from Steph has made me so happy to read :)))Melody Joy Shattohttp://www.facebook.com/people/Melody-Joy-Shatto/548541924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-48856242314939035892013-04-28T12:01:35.262-04:002013-04-28T12:01:35.262-04:00Awww...yay for you, my family has two black lab th...Awww...yay for you, my family has two black lab therapy dogs and I admire, respect and love that you have a therapy dog, thank you for doing what you do. We actually had to retire our older lab from therapy dog visits this year due to a breathing issue he has and it's made him physically depressed so Mom still takes him about 2 times a week for short one on one visits, therapy dogs KNOW they are helping people and it's so hard seeing Buddy get depressed, he was actually one of 2 dogs in our area that were in the top two for therapy dog visit hours. And, hugs to you Kelly for doing what you do :)))Melody Joy Shattohttp://www.facebook.com/people/Melody-Joy-Shatto/548541924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-76146846181225748112013-04-28T11:58:38.543-04:002013-04-28T11:58:38.543-04:00Steph, I just want to say thank you, thank you, th...Steph, I just want to say thank you, thank you, thank you from the very bottom of my heart and soul for volunteering at the SPCA, it means so much to those shelter animals for them to feel that they are loved and cared about, especially those that have been neglected and/or abused. My hubby and I do cat rescue and I am very involved in trap/neuter/return of feral kitties and advocate and educate about the importance of spaying and neutering and responsible pet ownership and have nothing but respect for others that volunteer to help the fur babies, so thank you again and sooper dooper big hugs to you, it's so rewarding to know you are helping the fur babies and we also have a saying about volunteers at our Burning Man regional event we have that is 100% volunteer run which is "Volunteers Rock and are Mad Sexy too :))<br /><br />(((( HUGS ))))<br /><br />Smelly MellyMelody Joy Shattohttp://www.facebook.com/people/Melody-Joy-Shatto/548541924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-66221219703948559982013-04-28T00:01:33.861-04:002013-04-28T00:01:33.861-04:00Great post! Volunteering can change your life and ...Great post! Volunteering can change your life and make you realize what is really truly important in life. I have a Therapy Dog and we visit patients in two local hospitals; it has completely changed my view of life. Not only have I met amazing people; I've got a better perspective when I go to work... I'm less likely to be pulled into all the drama and nastiness that can often be found in the workplace. I've also have some amazing conversations with some of the patients that helped me to see things in a different perspective.Kelly Tomlinsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-77448436872072683442013-04-27T22:56:06.962-04:002013-04-27T22:56:06.962-04:00The first part of your first paragraph describes m...The first part of your first paragraph describes me to a tee. I have no friends in real life so I've turned to the internet to try and make some but I have failed doing so. I've thought about volunteering to gain some work experience but the thought of doing so gives me anxiety. It sucks. Lol. Anyway thank you for this post.veronica mirandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-21326845402203781142013-04-27T21:58:24.096-04:002013-04-27T21:58:24.096-04:00I am proud of you, Kitten Cat.
That is how I ended...I am proud of you, Kitten Cat.<br />That is how I ended up a chaplain. I started volunteering and loved doing it, but I also loved the people who did it. You never know where life will take you.Your blog reminded me of this quote by Emerson "It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can<br />sincerely try to help another without helping himself." Ralph Waldo Emerson<br /><br /><br /><br />P.S. I love my daughter!Stacey Merlinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-52972537646834331232013-04-27T15:46:31.283-04:002013-04-27T15:46:31.283-04:00You mean Happy Caturday =^^= I've been volunt...You mean Happy Caturday =^^= I've been volunteering at my local humane Society for 2 & 1/2 years, and it is indeed a rewarding experience on many levels. So glad you found something that makes you feel so good :)Liesl (lieslloves)http://liesllovesprettythings.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-19240640393630296292013-04-27T13:48:40.037-04:002013-04-27T13:48:40.037-04:00This is such a great story. I've been thinkin...This is such a great story. I've been thinking I need to take a knitting class or something to meet people as I seem similar to you. Plus I love cats. Thank you for sharing.Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8464987304149443821.post-82521122125346538692013-04-27T13:27:36.993-04:002013-04-27T13:27:36.993-04:00Its was so nice to read your experiences from volu...Its was so nice to read your experiences from volunteering. I'm like you that its hard for me to make friends as well. This post is really encouraging me to start volunteering now since it sounds like a wonderful time and a nice way to make new friends. Thank you for sharing this personal story of yours.lisang91noreply@blogger.com