Day 280: Pray It Forward

As mentioned in a previous blog, the month of October stands for many different things. For example, October is breast cancer awareness month, dyslexia awarenenss month, national book month and national pray it forward month. We have all heard of the common term,"pay it forward,"but believe.com has created pray it forward for those in need of a prayer to request it. Then those who are ready to be a prayer warrior from all over the country will take read the requests and pray for others. Requests can be anything from health prayers or financial difficulties requests. My job now is to read them and keep them in my prayers.

Believe.com

"Prayer Requests has been a longstanding favorite feature on Believe.com, as users are always eager to lift up the needs of others and share the miraculous things God is doing in the lives of people. To meet a broader need, Believe.com has launched a new way to connect communities across the world through prayer."

Day 107: Wore a Race Shirt For Boston

Yesterday while scrolling through Facebook, I saw a picture that said "wear a race shirt tomorrow in honor of Boston." Right when I saw that I thought how great of an idea this was, yet so simple. I went back to my room and scrambled through my closet to find all of my races shirts. When I found all my shirts my first thought was, man I have a lot of t-shirts, which was shortly followed by the thought that I should not wear one tomorrow, but one each day for the rest of the week.

When I woke up this morning I was getting ready for my internship and was trying to get creative with a business casual outfit and a race shirt. Luckily, I had one that only had print on the chest, small enough to be covered by my blazer. I'm sure it did not look fabulous but it didn't matter, as a friend of mine said, "because somethings are more important than dress codes." Each time I looked down at my outfit it constantly reminded of those in need and it kept them close to my heart. 

Tomorrow it will be a different shirt and a different one the next day. It may be nothing immense, but it's the thought that counts, right? There is no such thing as too many prayers and thoughts for those in need. Keep it up world. 

God bless,

Kailee 

Day 105: Pray for Boston

This afternoon our nation experienced, yet another tragedy. There is not much more to say today than to continue the prayers. Keep those directly affected, those injured and those you love in your thoughts as we, as American pull through together. We are a strong nation and it is unfortunate, but it's in the moments of weakness that we remember how strong we are when we work as one. United We Stand. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

On a lighter note, it is my pleasure to say that there were 14 runners from my hometown and none were  injured. The case being the same for runners from Spokane. Many of the runners finished just minutes before the explosion.

God bless,

Kailee

P.S. Other than prayers, I wanted to see if there was something more I could do. This article summed it up best.

HOW YOU CAN HELP: This story is developing. Please check back for updates on how to help.

• The Red Cross says the best way to help right now is to get in touch with loved ones through its Safe And Well Listings. The organization is not asking for blood donations at this time.

• The Salvation Army is offering food, beverages and crisis counseling to survivors and first responders. Find out how you can get involved here.

• Some marathon runners are stranded in Boston and in need of places to stay. Find out how you can offer housing here.

• Anyone with info about the incident can call 1-800-494-TIPS.

Day 82: Prayed For A Cure

As mentioned yesterday, this is another crazy weekend. Congratulations to the new Miss East Cascades! Tomorrow two more young ladies will pass on their crowns. One of those girls is Miss Catherine Watters.

Meet Catherine Watters, Miss Columbia Basin 2012

What is the title of your platform?
CW: My platform is called eliminating cancer, volunteering for a cure.

How can others get involved with your platform?
CW: Just talk to someone that is going through cancer treatments, especially elders. They are extremeley lonely. 

Why did you choose your particular platform?
CW: My grandma passed away from cancer. 





(Photo credit: Natalie Cruz)

Cancer, for a lack of a better word, sucks. Unfortunately, I think that it is safe to say, we all have personally known someone who has had cancer, or has known someone close to someone with cancer. As Catherine made evident, it is important to keep them in our thoughts and keep in touch with them as they go through difficult times. This weekend I am out of town and busy as a bee. What I have done, and encourage all of you to do, is to simply take a moment and pray for someone you know of, have heard of, or cancer patients in general. Even if you don't have the opportunity to speak directly to the person going through treatment, that doesn't mean the big man upstairs isn't listening.

God bless,

Kailee