Return on Life: Kids make the best teachers sometimes!

Today's edition of North Journal (March 5, 2008) from Trib Total Media contains a story that illustrates how easy it is to make a difference in the lives of others. Fourth grade students of Kathleen Geigel at Richland Elementary have embarked on "Project Snuggle", which involves making fleece blankets for schoolmates facing tough times. The kids had hear about a similar project at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, called Project Linus, where volunteers make the blankets for patients. They were so inspired, they decided to do the same within their school.

We all sympathize with others when they face tough times, and appreciate the kind thoughts of others when we're the ones having difficulty. Ms. Geigel's class, however, shows us how to take it a step further. Their classmates may be dealing with situations they can't control (one recipient is facing surgery, for example), but these fourth graders have figured out what they CAN do to help. Imagine the love that's poured into each and every one of those blankets! Imagine how the recipients feel when they're snuggled up inside! And, imagine how good the kids who made the blankets feel!

What small step can you take today to ease a difficult time for a friend, colleague, or family member? Amazingly, doing something to increase someone else's Return on Life will actually increase the Return on your Life as well!

Thanks, Kathleen Geigel's Richland Elementary Fourth Grade Class, for setting a great example!