Rounds Inspirational Journeys

Dear friends, As we approach the anniversary of our Lord's death for us, I have a very special challenge for each of us.  In memory of Christ, open yourselves to others this week.  Turn away from internal things and look outward.  Reach out to others expecting nothing in return.  Seek to be Christlike this week in memory of our loving Savior! May God bless you this Easter and always!  Nancy

What an amazing weekend we had.  Boy do I wish they had events like this when I was a teenager.  There were over 4000 Christian Girls and Moms and we blasted that stadium for two days straight.   Hawk Nelson was the headlining music group, and let me just tell you, they don't play your average Christian music!  There were three amazing rock/rap/pop/punk groups and by the screaming of the girls, I would say they loved them! Hawk Nelson Brit Nicole and Group 1 Crew (A Christian version of Black Eyed Peas) There were fabulous speakers and some really funny skits. Our group of girls! I am so thankful Hannah and I were able to attend!

CFCareForward Scholarship for Young Adults with Cystic Fibrosis I thought you would be interested to know that the 2011  CF CareForward Scholarship Application is now available online for the first time at  www.CFCareForwardScholarship.com/apply . For 19 years, this  Scholarship  has provided financial  assistance to exceptional  students living with  cystic fibrosis  (CF). This year, 40 students will be awarded a $2,500 Scholarship based on their achievements, essay and creative presentation submitted with the application.  Of these 40, TWO students –  one Undergraduate and one Graduate Student - will each be awarded $19,000 for use in the upcoming school year.  Students may submit their application through  May 27, 2011 . Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity! 

I just wanted to remind all of you that April is National Donate Life Month.  If you are a recipient, here are some great ideas from UNOS for ways to celebrate. April 4, 2011 National Donate Life Month -- An Opportunity for Recipients to Express Gratitude and Remembrance National Donate Life Month, celebrated nationwide each April, presents a wonderful occasion for transplant recipients and their loved ones to express gratitude for the life-giving act of organ donation and remind the public of the need that still exists for many other people. We encourage those of you personally touched by the transplant experience to share your thoughts with others this month. The opportunities are limitless, but here are some suggestions: Write a letter, or even just send a card, to your living donor or your donor family. If you participate in social media ( Facebook ,  Twitter , LinkedIn, etc.), make a post about how your transplant experience has helped you and others. If you haven't d...

My mom and Peggy became friends years ago as young sisters in the convent.  That friendship has grown through the years and Peggy is part of our family.  We are so proud of the wonderful work she is doing for God! Nancy Ruhling Author of "Astoria Characters" Astoria Characters: The Nun of God Posted: 03/31/11 02:00 PM ET The convent of Immaculate Conception Church is jailed from 31st Street by towering black bars. The nuns don't use the double front doors, crossed with wooden crucifixes. So it is that Sister  Margaret McCabe , a wisp of a woman as sturdy as an oak, answers the bell at the side entrance. The convent has been her home for a quarter century, shortly after she became the chaplain of the Robert N. Davoren Center on Rikers Island. She leads the way to a single-windowed, cell-like room. Photo by Nancy A. Ruhling Sister Margaret was in grade school when she decided to do God's work. It contains a pair of chintz-covered wingbacks, a red sofa, a 1...