When the average person thinks about Oklahoma two things usually come to mind: Native Americans and the OU Sooner football team – but there is considerably more to it than that. This medium size state with its uniquely shaped panhandle has been my home for 56 of my 57 years. My family moved here when… [Read more…]
December 8, 2011
How do you measure courage? That is a question which can be answered by the men and women who joyfully participate in Special Olympics. On the athletic field, as in life, individuals with intellectual challenges perform at the highest level they are capable of. That is the same measure of success we all aim for, and because they… [Read more…]
May 7, 2011
A MOTHER’S LOVE CAN NEVER BE REPLACED. Some of the bravest human beings on earth are the women who attempt to deliver their babies in poverty. Certainly they are not brave by choice but rather by necessity, never-the-less, their courage is inspiring. Their willingness to risk their own lives to bring a child into the… [Read more…]
February 27, 2011
COURAGE IS A MOTHER WHO QUIETLY LOSES HER LIFE GIVING BIRTH IN EXTREME POVERTY. We all admire courage. Bravery is considered one of the finest qualities an individual can possess. That is why we honor those who demonstrate courage with medals and awards. We put them on a pedestal and look up to them. We emulate them… [Read more…]
February 20, 2011
EVERY 34 DAYS ONE MILLION HUMAN BEINGS DIE FROM EXTREME POVERTY. Imagine what it would be like if during the next 34 days the entire population of Detroit, Michigan lost their lives. It would be the most catastrophic event in America’s history. That is more than twice the amount of war deaths the United States suffered… [Read more…]
December 26, 2010
THIS YEAR MAKE A RESOLUTION TO SAVE A HUMAN LIFE. Each New Year is a time of possibilities. It is a time for reflection. We stop and consider where we are in our lives and we think about the changes we would like to make. It is the one time of the year where we… [Read more…]
October 18, 2010
EMOTION IS THE FUEL THAT DRIVES BOTH THOUGHT AND ACTION. The problem of extreme poverty is one that needs to be tackled with deliberate, well thought out plans. It requires an intelligent, cohesive effort to improve the lives of a billion people. A clear perspective regarding the harsh reality of their economic condition, as well as bold… [Read more…]
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