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ReneeJRoss
http://cutiebootycakes.blogspot.com/2009/08/one-thing-that-has-always-been.html
One
thing that has always been important to me is service to community. For
the majority of my professional career I have worked for non-profit
organizations and in my most recent full-time position I worked in the
government. The commitment to serve was instilled in me early by my
mother. Despite working full time from the time I was 9 years old and
being a single parent, she served on the Board of Directors for the
community center in my neighborhood. Not only was my mother interested
in providing the best for me( private violin and voice lessons,
sleep-away camp, I traveled and attended a camp for performing arts).
but she also was compelled to make a difference in the lives of others.
Her impact on me has been incredible, at an early age I participated in
all types of fundraisers for causes including jump rope for
heart,cerebral palsy campaigns, muscular dystrophy, if there was a
cause and a fundraiser you were sure to find me there. It is my hope
that when my son is old enough he will appreciate the importance of
service to others and I am always impressed when I interact with women
that have an interest in service.When I was on the set of http://momshomeroom.msn.com/ I had the opportunity to interview Alba, a stay at home mom of two. Alba homeschools her son Tyler and daughter Amber.http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_wkw0dlYXI1M/SoMaeV7iuUI/AAAAAAAABds/Ukt3m4yGVbo/s1600-h/DSC_0417_2.JPG
During our interview she discussed the importance of "Leading By
Example." She stressed her commitment to community involvement and
wants her children to follow in her footsteps. Alba is involved in
numerous activities including: being the homeschool
leader in her community for the past 7 years, organizing a Men's Soccer
league and most recently starting a children's soccer league. She is
also active in her church and highly values her Latin culture. She
incorporates learning about their culture into her children's studies
and organizes annual cultural event. She hopes to take a family visit
to Latin America next year to entrench her children in the culture.Equally
impressive is her commitment to nurturing her children's self-esteem.
Referencing the book "The Five Love Languages" she described how
everyone feels valued in different ways and the importance of
determining how your child(ren)
feel valued. Physical affection is common in her home and she believes
that affirming a child will help them to succeed. I have to say that I
totally agree with Alba and will be picking up that book too, not just
for raising my child but for having a loving relationship with all of
my family members. Alba was a joy to interview and implementing her
recommendations can only have a positive effect.
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over 2 years ago - Comment
Emily I'm going to pick up the book too - it sounds wonderful. It's fantastic you're doing so much to instill a dedication to service in your son, as your mother did for you. Thanks for all this great information.
over 2 years ago