Wednesday, September 7, 2011

September Newsletter

I have often considered the love a mother has for her children.  It is the greatest most encompassing love I have ever encountered.  Likewise it is the most intense emotion I have ever felt.  Many professionals in the field of parenting have debated the origins of this love and whether it comes instinctively or it is developed over time.  I am one who believes it is a little bit of both. 

My relationship with this community, Manheim, has mirrored a similar path.  While my husband and I looked for an area in which we wanted to move and settle down in, we couldn’t help but be instantly drawn to Manheim with it’s charming one way streets along the square and historic brick buildings,  the small town feeling of everyone knowing your name and saying hello as you pass them on the street.
But just like the instant love I felt for my babies has grown with each shared encounter so does my love for our community grow.  For every period of morning sickness, for each hour awake at night, and while holding a sad child as they cry over a scraped knee or hurt feelings I have felt more invested and likewise more in love with each of my children.  Each hour I have invested in my children has paid itself of in dividends.
And this is my promise to each of you this year. The more you give of yourself to this community the more you will love it.  For each moment you choose to spend in helping it grow the more you will love what it turns out to be. 

So far I have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from the members of Women’s Club.  Many have volunteered to help in any way and a few have asked to be on specific assignments.  The “chair” positions are quickly filling up and committees are being made.  To those who have found a spot to serve this year I say thank you, I know that you will not regret it.