Love Bomb...

I am so excited to be a part of an organization called itstartswith.us that helps people in so many ways. One thing that I will start adding to my thursday blogging is a Love Bomb! Basically, the idea is that someone who is hurting, or in need of encouragement is suggested by someone on the love bomb team and then from there, people go comment on their blog some words of encouragement! You can say anything you'd like!!! Here is this week's mission...

"Hey Love Bomb family!

We are dropping today’s Love Bomb on a 17 year old girl named Rachel.

She lost her dad and ever since has dealt with eating disorders, and is struggling through life without him. Her mom avoids serious conversations with her and she is afraid to get help. She’s in counseling, which is wonderful -  but we all know how irreplaceable personal words of encouragement are. 

In one of her recent posts, she bullet-pointed a list of things she had to show for nearly being 18: 

- I drink too much
- I have social anxiety
- I’m failing school
- I’m ugly
- I’m fat
- I can’t even get the courage to meet my own sister
- I lack the energy to even fake happiness
- I have recurring thoughts of self-harm
- I keep relapsing into “disordered eating behaviours”

In her last post, the one we’ll be commenting on, she ends with, 

“What I need is some inspiration. I need someone I admire to tell me every thing’s going to be alright. That they believe in me. That I’m not the fat failure I think I am. - unfortunately I can’t see that happening any time before it’s too late, if it’s not already too late.”

Alright guys. You know what to do. We ARE Rachel’s inspiration, encouragement, love, and support.  It’s time to tell her how beautiful and valuable she is. I want to blow her away. 

To comment on her blog, go here: http://whatyouneverknewaboutme.blogspot.com/2010/08/get-motivated.html

Time to drop a Love Bomb, friends!"

Isn't this such a wonderful idea? I love that it takes five minutes to brighten someone's day! I can't wait to start blogging love bombs on thursdays now! Bombs away!!!

-Much Love-

Bethany