Stories with Noreen

😇Hello dear friends!!! Today I  am reflecting on the power of a thank you. A thank you is something we rarely say. It’s not limited to those we know but to everyone all around us who extends generosity. It’s coming close to a month since I launched The Gift of Education — a give back to 10 children coming from marginalized families or communities to enable them study at ease, without the pressure of wondering whether they will be sent back home because of school fees. I want to say a big thank you to all the people who have given, those who know me and those who don’t. My heart reflects a lot today on those who have not known me. I say thank you, thank you for choosing to support a cause you are passionate about, for being an extension of goodness. I think about one question today: people giving or supporting beyond your name, your family’s name or any credential you carry. And I am reminded that sometimes, God has already placed people somewhere to bring forth that which He has ...

Earlier this week, I  sent out a few messages asking people why they were giving to the Gift of Education Campaign . One response struck me: “One educated child in a homestead can write the future of their entire family.” It reminded me of the power of believing that, in every family, the Lord has raised someone who can help redeem its story and change its future. Sometimes, that person may not even look like they carry such a destiny. Sometimes, they are the ones with so many dreams that even they cannot explain where they came from. They may be the quiet ones, the overlooked ones, the lowly ones, or even the ones we consider the weakest. But imagine what happens when they rise. And not only do they rise—they rise with their family . One educated child can open doors that were once unimaginable. One opportunity can change the trajectory of a home. One person can become the reason an entire family begins to see what is possible. And perhaps that is why I am reminded of the power of...