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 ”It’s simple: When you haven’t forgiven those who’ve hurt you, you turn your back against the future. When you do forgive, you start walking forward.” by Tyler Perry, director. Posted of Facebook this morning by Charles K Poole This quote made me stop and reflect when I read it this morning because it’s something that comes up . . . → Read More: Forgiveness  Full Disclosure: In addition to my work with Tombolo, I am working with Search Institute at the Youth Engagement Manager for the BigTent Conference. Do you know about the BigTent Conference? Join colleagues from all youth-serving professions for three days of sharing strategies and tools to advance the health and well-being of children and youth. You’ll . . . → Read More: There’s a place for you at the BigTent Conference! 
Are you passionate about supporting children with ongoing health care needs and their families? We definitely are and have new ways for you to get involved with Tombolo! Circle of Care Volunteer (click here for more info) Circle of Care volunteers who satisfactorily complete a 10-hour training session and pass a state and federal background check are matched with . . . → Read More: fall 2010 opportunities with Tombolo We are lucky to have such a dedicated Board at Tombolo. In addition to full Board meetings, each person serves on at least one committee, helps with out reach, visioning, proofreading and more. We recently had a ‘retreat’ focused in fundraising. See some of our fearless . . . → Read More: Tombolo’s Board Retreat  This event is not hosted by Tombolo or related to Tombolo in any way. But we think its worthwhile to highlight community events that are of interest to the people we work with. People have a wide range of feelings about health reform but regardless of your feelings, there is no denying that things are changing. . . . → Read More: Upcoming Event: Leadership Essentials in the Era of Health Reform  I just joined NFCA, (the National Family Caregivers Association), an organization dedicated to educating, supporting, empowering and speaking up for the more than 65 million Americans who care for loved ones with a chronic illness or disability or the frailties of old age. The membership was free and the website seems to have a lot of useful . . . → Read More: Messages to Live by For Caregivers  One of the blogs I follow is WorkingWise.com, written by Craig DeLarge. Today he wrote about passionate detachment which he described as an approach to life, indeed work, which focuses on “right execution” of the process more than the outcome. One learns to enjoy the journey confident that the journey, pursued with the right spirit, will get . . . → Read More: Passionate detachment Do you ever leave the Doctor’s office feeling like you weren’t listened to? There are a whole host of reasons this might be true, with some of the ‘blame’ to be placed on us, some on the physicians, some on training, some on nightmarish scheduling… but passing blame around doesn’t help us change the fact . . . → Read More:  The Global Genes Project (GGP) team has been busy getting ready for the big Pepsi Challenge September vote. They have nearly 30 different kids who will share their stories and precious photos over the Month of September. Ayrie, 4 year old son of Tombolo’s Executive Director will be one of the featured children! We’ll post a link . . . → Read More: Vote 4 Hope  Life is full of expected and unexpected transitions. Children change schools and adults change jobs. People grow and develop. Families move. But the diagnosis of a rare disease or chronic illness is often unexpected and adds a new layer of transitions to your life. Transitions in health status and disease state. Transitions in the roles people . . . → Read More: Transitions |
   
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