hello loves!
as you know, i like to keep things light & cheery around here :)
but sometimes it just feels right to talk about more serious matters...
just keeping it really real.
as a quick disclaimer...
i am only sharing all of this to bring some important matters to light -
not to be preachy in any way, shape or form...promise :)
& it is a lengthier post, i know... but well worth the read, i think :)
& it is a lengthier post, i know... but well worth the read, i think :)
i have been inspired tremendously by one incredible man...
that man being my husband :)
today is his 33rd birthday, which happens to be a big deal to him
{you'll understand once you read his message below}
and he has decided that this is his year to GIVE...
he is challenging himself to be selfless & more conscious to put others first
& he is kicking it off by giving up this birthday in honor of supporting an incredible organization -
i am not sure if any of you have heard of this non-profit organization before,
but if you are open to or looking for a fantastic cause to support
i encourage you to look into it here.
we had the opportunity of seeing the founder of charity:water speak...
we were both so moved & touched by the incredible work that has been done thus far...
& it was definitely one of those moments where we realized how much we take for granted.
i mean, can you imagine not having access to clean water...
& then having to walk 3+ hours a day to only collect swamp water that you filter through your t-shirt...
risking swallowing microscopic leaches...the unthinkable goes on
& is sadly the everyday reality of many people in this world.
i wanted to share with you what my husband messaged on his fb page...
i think it is quite beautiful :)
"Hey all. It's hard to believe I'll be 33 on September 25th. For me this is a big deal... more than any other birthday.
(DISCLAIMER: whether you're Christian or not, please don't take the next few words I'm going to write as preaching).
Thiswas the age Jesus Christ was when he was crucified. I've been thinking about this age for a long time now as the years have been flying by. He was a man who gave everything to show the world the true nature of God; that God takes everyone as they are and loves them no matter what. That no one is special, and yet we all are precious at the same time. Whether you believe what I believe or not isn't the point. However, we can all agree that there are many things in this world that are broken, or at the very least, in need of our attention. It takes action on our behalf to make things change, and that is just tangible reality. That said, I want to take this birthday of mine and use it to help make a change. I am pledging my 33rd birthday to Charity: Water. I saw the founder and I have looked into what he came from, what he did, and what he is doing. All I can say is that I'm inspired and I hope you look into it too."
(DISCLAIMER: whether you're Christian or not, please don't take the next few words I'm going to write as preaching).
Thiswas the age Jesus Christ was when he was crucified. I've been thinking about this age for a long time now as the years have been flying by. He was a man who gave everything to show the world the true nature of God; that God takes everyone as they are and loves them no matter what. That no one is special, and yet we all are precious at the same time. Whether you believe what I believe or not isn't the point. However, we can all agree that there are many things in this world that are broken, or at the very least, in need of our attention. It takes action on our behalf to make things change, and that is just tangible reality. That said, I want to take this birthday of mine and use it to help make a change. I am pledging my 33rd birthday to Charity: Water. I saw the founder and I have looked into what he came from, what he did, and what he is doing. All I can say is that I'm inspired and I hope you look into it too."
so, that is it really...
just wanted to share something a little deeper today.
hope you all don't mind :)
have a lovely, lovely day!!!
& to my love...HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU :)
XO
brynn
{a short video, if you are interested}
