Just about every May I sit down to write Homeward Bound; I write about Mom’s Day. And why not it is a very special day for very special people.
My Mom used to tell me, seemingly repeatedly, to do this and do that, not to do this and not to do that. All, I recall, very valuable advice. Looking back on it all these many years later, I can say she was, and still is, a very wise woman.
Time reveals, in fact, just about every caring Mother is a Wise Woman. I can see why we carve out a special day each year to acknowledge Moms. So here is a shout out to all Mom’s – Happy Mother’s Day!
I think of Mother’s Day like another Birthday celebration. Another opportunity to give my mother more hugs and acknowledge the impact she has had on my life and my siblings’ lives.
Unfortunately, My Mom’s Mom is no longer here. I am sure that makes her very sad this time of year. I am sure some reading this can relate and have similar stories. For all those whose Mom is no longer with us, may you remember the best about them. In addition to that, there are also many who never knew their Mom due to unfortunate circumstance. I bet someone played that roll in their life and they too deserve a Happy Mother’s Day!
Regardless, we can celebrate this Mother’s Day knowing Moms both here and no longer here are special in more ways than we can count.
Especially the Moms being helped by Metropolitan Ministries.
Through our Go Serve Big mission statement we are on a quest to raise $5,000 for metropolitan ministries in 2020! For 49 years, Metropolitan Ministries has established itself as Tampa’s most respected servant leader connecting more than 25,000 volunteers who have a desire to help with those who need help the most.
Whether it’s providing Food for the struggling and hungry through its many food pantries or providing temporary housing for the displaced or the abused or the homeless, to the jobs programs for struggling neighbors trying to get back on their feet, to the Clothing, the Summer Lunch Programs, the Toy Shop and their Market Place for poverty-stricken neighbors, Metropolitan Ministries leads the way in restoring lives one person, one family and one community at a time.
As a leading non-profit, Metropolitan Ministries depends on Sponsorships and Donations to continue its leading-edge service. We proudly donate a portion of our income from real estate sales to Metropolitan Ministries to help them continue serving the needs of those who most need it in our community!
And Mom’s (and their Kids) seem to make up the majority of those who end up at Metropolitan Ministries.
Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to our real estate sales team? Not only will they benefit from our award-winning real estate service, a very worthy cause will benefit as well.
To refer anyone considering buying or selling a home just give me a call or pass on my number. That number is (813) 454-6923. Thank you in advance for your referrals!
A core value at our company is “the size of the hole you give through is directly proportionate to the size of the hole you receive through.”
As part of our Go Serve Big Mission, we proudly give back to those in our community who need help the most.
My Mom told me to give all I could, no matter what I was doing. Many years later, I get to repeat it here and do all I can to help you, your referrals and Metropolitan Ministries.
Thank you in advance for the referrals!
Go Serve Big!
My Mom used to tell me, seemingly repeatedly, to do this and do that, not to do this and not to do that. All, I recall, very valuable advice. Looking back on it all these many years later, I can say she was, and still is, a very wise woman.
Time reveals, in fact, just about every caring Mother is a Wise Woman. I can see why we carve out a special day each year to acknowledge Moms. So here is a shout out to all Mom’s – Happy Mother’s Day!
I think of Mother’s Day like another Birthday celebration. Another opportunity to give my mother more hugs and acknowledge the impact she has had on my life and my siblings’ lives.
Unfortunately, My Mom’s Mom is no longer here. I am sure that makes her very sad this time of year. I am sure some reading this can relate and have similar stories. For all those whose Mom is no longer with us, may you remember the best about them. In addition to that, there are also many who never knew their Mom due to unfortunate circumstance. I bet someone played that roll in their life and they too deserve a Happy Mother’s Day!
Regardless, we can celebrate this Mother’s Day knowing Moms both here and no longer here are special in more ways than we can count.
Especially the Moms being helped by Metropolitan Ministries.
Through our Go Serve Big mission statement we are on a quest to raise $5,000 for metropolitan ministries in 2020! For 49 years, Metropolitan Ministries has established itself as Tampa’s most respected servant leader connecting more than 25,000 volunteers who have a desire to help with those who need help the most.
Whether it’s providing Food for the struggling and hungry through its many food pantries or providing temporary housing for the displaced or the abused or the homeless, to the jobs programs for struggling neighbors trying to get back on their feet, to the Clothing, the Summer Lunch Programs, the Toy Shop and their Market Place for poverty-stricken neighbors, Metropolitan Ministries leads the way in restoring lives one person, one family and one community at a time.
As a leading non-profit, Metropolitan Ministries depends on Sponsorships and Donations to continue its leading-edge service. We proudly donate a portion of our income from real estate sales to Metropolitan Ministries to help them continue serving the needs of those who most need it in our community!
And Mom’s (and their Kids) seem to make up the majority of those who end up at Metropolitan Ministries.
Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to our real estate sales team? Not only will they benefit from our award-winning real estate service, a very worthy cause will benefit as well.
To refer anyone considering buying or selling a home just give me a call or pass on my number. That number is (813) 454-6923. Thank you in advance for your referrals!
A core value at our company is “the size of the hole you give through is directly proportionate to the size of the hole you receive through.”
As part of our Go Serve Big Mission, we proudly give back to those in our community who need help the most.
My Mom told me to give all I could, no matter what I was doing. Many years later, I get to repeat it here and do all I can to help you, your referrals and Metropolitan Ministries.
Thank you in advance for the referrals!
Go Serve Big!
Del and Judy De Leon
P.S. I’ve attached a short story from Metropolitan Ministries for you to read. This shows how important their work is in our community! It touches our heart and we are so proud to be a part of their mission.
P.S. I’ve attached a short story from Metropolitan Ministries for you to read. This shows how important their work is in our community! It touches our heart and we are so proud to be a part of their mission.
Still Trying and Fighting
When a car accident, job loss, and homelessness threatened to destroy Sharmaine’s life, you helped her rebuild. Sharmaine never dreamed her life could take such a scary turn..
But then a rough divorce and a bad auto accident proved her wrong. Sharmaine didn’t know her ex-husband had removed her from the car insurance policy. And while she was grateful to walk away from the wreck, she had no way to replace her car. With no car, she lost her job. And with no job, she soon lost her apartment.
Her life came crashing down. It was all at once shocking, frightening, and depressing. Though she worked hard to stay positive, you can imagine that hopelessness wasn’t far off.
“I did not have any help from anyone,” she says. “But I am still trying and fighting.”
But then a rough divorce and a bad auto accident proved her wrong. Sharmaine didn’t know her ex-husband had removed her from the car insurance policy. And while she was grateful to walk away from the wreck, she had no way to replace her car. With no car, she lost her job. And with no job, she soon lost her apartment.
Her life came crashing down. It was all at once shocking, frightening, and depressing. Though she worked hard to stay positive, you can imagine that hopelessness wasn’t far off.
“I did not have any help from anyone,” she says. “But I am still trying and fighting.”
Trying and fighting.
New to Tampa Bay and with nobody to help her, Sharmaine was truly in desperate straits. It was like dominoes falling one after the other. All she could do was watch as she lost just about everything.
But through your support, Sharmaine found a hand up and a reason to have hope. And that has made all the difference. We were able to step in and help her begin to rebuild her life financially and cope with a devastating emotional experience.
Through hard work and diligence, Nikki completed the program. “The program gave me the confidence, knowledge, and support I needed to successfully transition into the workforce,” says Nikki.
She was offered and accepted a good position working in material control with TRU Simulation, a local developer of flight training tools. She has been there for three years now and says, “I work for a great company alongside great people.”
“Metropolitan Ministries has given me hope and confidence.” — Sharmaine Sharmaine was able to find shelter during the crisis and take advantage of special resources and services that have enabled her to rebuild her life.
“Metro has given me hope and confidence that I can do things,” she says. “This place feels like home. I have more confidence that I can do better.” During her time with us, Sharmaine has learned how to better manage her finances. “I am able to be more cautious about everything around me now,” she says.
Sharmaine was also able to get help with affordable housing. Anyone who has lived in the area for any length of time knows that housing costs are skyrocketing. Someone in her situation would have trouble scraping together enough money to get into even the most inexpensive apartment.
But thanks to support from you and other friends, Metro has programs that make it possible for people like Sharmaine to find reasonably priced housing.
Thanks to you, Sharmaine is now living a stable life, earning a good wage, and staying in safe housing. She says, “Metro makes me feel like I can do anything.
But through your support, Sharmaine found a hand up and a reason to have hope. And that has made all the difference. We were able to step in and help her begin to rebuild her life financially and cope with a devastating emotional experience.
Through hard work and diligence, Nikki completed the program. “The program gave me the confidence, knowledge, and support I needed to successfully transition into the workforce,” says Nikki.
She was offered and accepted a good position working in material control with TRU Simulation, a local developer of flight training tools. She has been there for three years now and says, “I work for a great company alongside great people.”
“Metropolitan Ministries has given me hope and confidence.” — Sharmaine Sharmaine was able to find shelter during the crisis and take advantage of special resources and services that have enabled her to rebuild her life.
“Metro has given me hope and confidence that I can do things,” she says. “This place feels like home. I have more confidence that I can do better.” During her time with us, Sharmaine has learned how to better manage her finances. “I am able to be more cautious about everything around me now,” she says.
Sharmaine was also able to get help with affordable housing. Anyone who has lived in the area for any length of time knows that housing costs are skyrocketing. Someone in her situation would have trouble scraping together enough money to get into even the most inexpensive apartment.
But thanks to support from you and other friends, Metro has programs that make it possible for people like Sharmaine to find reasonably priced housing.
Thanks to you, Sharmaine is now living a stable life, earning a good wage, and staying in safe housing. She says, “Metro makes me feel like I can do anything.
