How I want to be remembered :)

I'm continuing on my Project 31 journey today.

I've had to quirk today's question a bit, as it was asking how I'd want my grandchildren to remember me when I am gone. Since I don't even have children yet, let alone grandchildren, I figured I'd just do a general How I want to be remembered post.

I want the legacy I leave on this great earth to be my compassion for animals. I take a lot of grief over my efforts of fund raising for those animals that can't speak for themselves. I constantly hear "You'd save an animal before you save a human" or "How can you care so much about animals needs when there are so many humans that are just as needy" and you know what, to each their own. I feel that every cause is equally deserving, there is none better than the other. Just for me, personally, I feel that God has called me to serve with helping animals. Animal causes speak deeply to my heart, and bring me great joy and satisfaction to know that I am making but a small difference. 

I sometimes laugh at myself because my love for animals runs so deep that I even have issues killing the pesty ones. Many times I have to have someone else kill them for me. I even some how notice the smallest of animals on the road and have swerved to avoid running over lizards and frogs/toads. An example from a few days ago was somehow a caterpillar had gotten in my house, and half his body was squashed, but he was still wiggling. I knew he was in pain, and that broke my heart. I actually petted this small creatures head until my fiance came out to finish the job. 

By the age of 23 I was one of the youngest board members of my local SPCA animal shelter. That was such an honor for me.

I'm 27 now and looking to find a way to start my own business while some how doing what I love, helping animals. It is my dream to one day run a rescue shelter. 

Oh, and while we are on the topic of my passion for animals, so far I have raised $0 for the upcoming Pet's on Parade that I participate in yearly. In the past me and my friends have raised over $10,000 for our local SPCA since 2006. This year I haven't been able to be as active as I'd like as I am knee deep in wedding plans, as my wedding takes place THE SAME WEEKEND as this event. You can help by visiting my fund raising page.

Wearing an SPCA volunteer shirt while carrying my SPCA rescue baby <3

 XOXO

THE LIST:


Day 1.  What does beauty mean to you?
Day 2.  What makes you uniquely you?
Day 3.  Who is someone you know who inspires beauty?
Day 4.  Style 31.  Post a pic of you in your favorite outfit.
Day 5.  Write a blog thanking someone who has made your heart come alive.
Day 6.  Jaded beauty.  Has the world's definition of beauty ever jaded you?
Day 7.  Write a blog to encourage another beautiful woman.
Day 8.  Have a beauty secret (e.g. hair tip, make up tip)?  Share, please!
Day 9.  What virtues do you value in yourself?
Day 10.  What is Jesus teaching you as a wife, mom, or friend? (Or just woman in general?)
Day 11.  Post a recipe.  Or if you don't cook, try a new recipe and write about how it turned out (pictures please!).
Day 12.  Write about what wears you out as a woman.
Day 13.  Write about something you would like to change about yourself for the better.
Day 14.  Style 31.  Post an outfit pic!
Day 15.  Write to encourage a friend.  Inspire her beauty.
Day 16.  Write a letter to your daughter, or a young girl in your life.  Tell her what beauty means.
Day 17.  Write about 3 things that make you happy.
Day 18.  Describe your personality.
Day 19.  Write about your favorite comfort food (we are women- we ALL have comfort food!)
Day 20.  Write about your job and why you love it or hate it.  
Day 21.  Write a letter to your husband to encourage him (or if you are single- your future husband.)
Day 22.  What are some needs that need to be met in your community?  Blog about how to extend your hand to those who need you.
Day 23.  What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?
Day 24.  What is Jesus teaching you presently?
Day 25.  Style 31.  Post a pic of your favorite comfy clothes.
Day 26.  What do you hope your grandchildren will say about you someday when you are gone?
Day 27.  Write a blog to encourage someone and build their confidence!
Day 28.  Write about your insecurities as a woman.
Day 29.  Write about "a day in the life of me."  (Pics are great!)
Day 30.  Who is your role model as a woman?
Day 31.  Write about your dreams and goals as a beautiful woman!