True Love

I was sent this email and it really touched and inspired me.. both at the difference that determination and commitment can make and that, if you truly, deeply (not just superficially) LOVE someone, you will fight for them and for your love no matter what circumstances life may hit you with!

I hope this blesses and encourages you!

Blessings!

Ronell x

LOVE STORY ...

a story in pictures you won't forget easily.. 








































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Sevenly: T.A.P.S.- for the children of fallen soldiers...

This week on Sevenly, your purchase helps a child cope with the heartbreak of losing a parent who has served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Everyday thousands of U.S. servicemen and women lay down their lives and risk everything to serve their country. These men and women are heroes. For those who have lost their lives due to the effects of war, they leave behind more than a legacy, they leave behind a family. The effects of losing a parent can be life-shattering for a young child.

Founded out of tragedy in 1994, TAPS has established itself as the front line resource to the families and loved ones of our military men and women. TAPS provides comfort and care through comprehensive services and programs including peer based emotional support, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, and grief and trauma resources.

A video testimonial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utFrOf_j_Iw&feature=player_embedded

website: http://www.taps.org/ 

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TAPS4America

twitter: https://twitter.com/@TAPS4America

I hope that these resources will prove helpful to you, a loved one or friends who might be in need of it. I equally hope that you will help to support the fantastic work done by TAPS by buying from the Sevenly store this week or by donating directly to TAPS.

Blessings!

Ronell x

Carlos Arredondo: Boston Marathon Hero

I read this today and thought that no excuse is big enough to allow yourself to give up on life!! In your pain reach out to others and you will find healing. It's a heck of a lot more effective & biblical that wallowing in your own misery and self pity! Read this incredible story below and be absolutely challenged to keep giving and keep going even when it hurts!!

Blessings!

Ronell x


The man in the cowboy hat in this photo's name is Carlos Arredondo. Carlos was at the Boston Marathon with his wife handing out American flags to runners. He lost a son to a sniper bullet in Iraq in 2004 and a second son to suicide a few years later - a depression triggered by the death of his brother. Carlos now spends a significant amount of his time on peace activism and working with vets coming home from war and was at the Marathon to hand out flags and inspire people.

Carlos does not having any medical training but when the blast went off, he ran towards the danger, jumped two fences and found the now-famous man in the wheelchair on the ground, both his legs blown off, and suffering from severe shock and critical wounds. He got him into a wheelchair and pinched the man's artery closed with two of his fingers (you can see him doing so in the photo). Because of Carlos, this man is alive today, having had surgery earlier today to remove both of his legs.

This man is a hero and deserves recognition. This man who lost so much still threw himself into the frenzy of panic and saved another guy's life.