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Something Grand

Blog / Giving Back / Lindsey Thomason / May 24, 2014 / 2 Comments

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Somethings Grand

What can I do that would really make a difference? I don’t have any talents to share with others. I want to do something, but I don’t know what. Sarah and Claire can offer way more than I can. I don’t have time, I’m so busy. Sound familiar?

I saw this beautiful poem and had to share!

Just One

A penny, well, on its own isn’t very much.
But put it with some others, and soon you’ll have a bunch.
One plus one equals two; two plus two is four;
Four plus four is eight. See how one becomes much more!

And so it is in life, you see, much begins with one.
A single thread; add some more, then a coat is spun.
A single apple seed, when planted, grows countless apple buds.
Single drops of water, united, soon become a flood.

And I am one. What can I do? What difference can I make?
Please help me see, to understand the path that one can take.
One blanket means one baby warm. One bag of food – tummies fed.
One bar of soap means nice, clean hands. One quilt – a cozy bed.

One pair of gloves against the cold; one hat; one pair of socks.
Doing for one other doesn’t take a lot.
One book, one comb, one hour of time — so much good is done.
One caring heart is all it takes to touch a life – “Just One.”

So you see, on my own, I can’t do very much.
But put me with some other “ones” and soon you’ll have a bunch
Of sisters in the gospel, who truly understand,
That my one plus your one results in service grand.

Poem written by: Debbie Ableman

Sometimes we don’t do anything, because we are waiting to do the perfect thing, something grand, and in the process of waiting, we miss out! Doing the small and simple things may not always be recognized by a spouse, or a boss, or a family member, or friend, but those small and seemingly insignificant things are always recognized by the ONE that we should look to for recognition. He puts all of our “just ones” together and creates a grand master piece! We can do so much as we unite in bringing about good. It’s the best medicine for happiness! There is no better feeling than being a small part of such an amazing masterpiece! When you are feeling insignificant, lonely, discouraged, or in despair, ask Heavenly Father to let you be part of a masterpiece. Ask Him to guide you to someone in need. He will always answer your prayer and you will feel the true, deep, and lasting happiness that really counts!…even if no one else notices.

We may not have the time to do it all, we may feel inadequate at times, or we may feel that we are not making a big difference, but when we put our “just ones” together, we are part of something grand!

-Lindsey

This article was seen first on Real Imprints.

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About Lindsey Thomason

Lindsey is the founder and director of Real Imprints. She is a humanitarian ambassador and a writer. She loves people and believes everyone has a purpose! Her current titles as wife, mom, and Real Imprints director keep her busy doing the things she loves most! She is married to her best friend, and a man who has the biggest heart of anyone she knows! She likes to keep his life interesting with all of her "out of the box" thinking! Lindsey and her husband have four girls that keep them on their toes! Traveling the world to help others is a dream come true for her! Lindsey believes that if we put God first, everything else will fall into place in time, and that with prayer and faith, anything is possible!

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Comments

  1. Keith Cartwright says

    May 31, 2014 at 4:58 am

    So very true.

    Reply
  2. Lindsey says

    June 6, 2014 at 11:42 pm

    Thanks for your comment Keith! I’m a total believer of a little goes a long way!

    Reply

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