To repeat an idea from my last post (a concept that bears repeating), stable communities are made up of people who step forward to help each other in times of crisis.
McGlaun says, "In every moment we leave our mark on the world through our intentions, actions, and relationships. These legacies are our life prints. What do you wish to leave behind? LifePrints is dedicated to stories of individuals and organizations making a positive difference in our world, one compassionate deed at a time."
But Lisa doesn't just talk about making a difference. She's one of the people Judith Wood evoked in her article about being a village. Lisa is a veteran foster parent, and her in-progress book, All Things Temporary: Confessions Of A Young Foster Mother, is a heart-rending and first-person account of her journey as a villager who risked her familiar existence in an effort to live the values she espouses.
I've given you one excerpt from her story. Here's another.
I can't thank you enough for this. I'm humbled. You know I love the work you do on Family Matters. To be featured here is an honor. The manuscript for All Things Temporary is in the submission process as we speak. A publishing company will pick it up soon...I'm staying positive about it..:)
