Before you knew you couldn’t.
I’ve often read when determining your authentic self you should remember back to when you were ten years old. Think about what you liked to do and how you viewed the world.
When asked what you wanted to be when you grew up it was often a combination of something like veterinarian and ballerina. Because you did not have the limitations of knowing better the world was your oyster, and you never once considered that you might not be able to accomplish something. For you it was all just a matter of getting old enough to do so.
Of course, we all know that our childhood invincibility begins to take a hit right around adolescence. We begin to see ourselves in a different light, and place way too much importance in what others think.
Just this week I had the pleasure of learning about an organization that was created by a group of children along with some guidance from their wonderful teacher. These fifth graders from Prosper, Tx. saw a need and actually did something about it.
After learning from their teacher, the need for schooling and help for the children of Ghana, they started their own non-profit organization called Kids Prosper Kids. They quickly within weeks raised $20,000 to go towards building a school over six thousand miles away.
Their enthusiasm continued as they set their sights on the next school. Some of the children traveled with their teacher to Ghana to see first hand how their efforts were making a difference in the lives of other children.
Although, these generous students are from the town of Prosper it is not just a Prosper thing. In fact to prosper means to bless others. Their motto, “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away,” challenges all of us to find where we can make a difference.
This special teacher with a heart of gold, Kimberly Brackett, has actually taken a year long hiatus to work for this organization at no pay in order to bring to life the goal of a new technical/trade school in Ghana aptly named the Prosper Life International School.
I was able to hear Mrs. Brackett speak at my retired teachers meeting (FARSP) this week, and loved hearing about her passion for others, and especially the children of Ghana. She reminded us, “The only reason we are blessed is so we can bless others.”
If you are interested in learning more or possibly supporting this great cause you can find out additional information at:
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