The smallest thing...

Sometimes it is the littlest thing that makes the biggest difference. I spent all day on Monday recording the happenings at a Project Ladybug event in North Haledon, NJ. If you haven’t heard of Project Ladybug, check it out here. This foundation was started by Dina Manzo with the express goal to help seriously ill children and their families that are finding hope at St Joseph’s Hospital. The money raised through Project Ladybug is used to ease the burden for these patients and their families in so many ways.

When my friend Terry said she was holding a cut-a-thon at her hair salon last year and asked if I would be interested in helping out by taking a few photos, I was in. When she asked again this year, it was a done deal. Such a small thing, time: 1440 minutes in a day, 10080 minutes in a week, 525600 minutes in a year. What a small thing to share some of those minutes with people who count them so closely. With children who shouldn’t even be thinking about time but now treasure every minute that they live, and pray to live those minutes without pain.

Such a small thing, that little bitty ladybug, but it is the symbol of a great big idea that has the ability to make such an impact. It is a wonderful thing that Dina does, using her celebrity to benefit others. It is a wonderful thing you do, Terry, with your commitment to bringing people together to make a difference. I am so glad I could be a small part of such a grand plan.

These are a few images that caught my eye that day. Head over to my Facebook page to see the image gallery of the event. There was even a horse! Don’t ask, but it was a beautiful animal and just added to the outrageous joy of the day.

Use this link to find out how you can make a difference. Trust me, give just a little, you’ll see how good it feels. May 9th