Margie Franklin’s Dream: Humanitarian
Copyright © Margie Franklin
http://www.LiveTheDreamWithFaith.com
All of my life, or at least as far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be known as a Humanitarian or Philanthropist. In order to accomplish this I believe that I must first be financially successful. After all it takes money to help improve the welfare of others & increase the well-being of humankind. What better way to become financially independent than having a home-based business?
I also wanted to raise children, although I had no desire to carry or deliver them myself. So you can imagine my joy & elation when I was approved to be the legal guardian of a little girl who was named after my mom. Actually, this little girl was related to me, but my anticipation of being a mom was so great that you would have thought that I was carrying her in my womb.
In April 1993, I flew out west to meet my great niece for the first time and to bring her home. It was at that time that I was advised that her older brother was also in foster care. Because the children were placed in two different foster homes neither child knew the other existed. My great niece was almost 2 years old and my great nephew was almost 3. Well I couldn’t just take my great niece home and leave her brother in foster care, so at age 38, I instantly became the “parent” of two toddlers. Both in need of lots of TLC…and potty training.
It was very rewarding keeping the family together instead of letting strangers adopt them. I nurtured them, supported their dreams, cheered their efforts & accomplishments in academics, sporting events & talent competitions; gave them positive reinforcement when they were disappointed, held them when they were scared & nursed them to health when sick. Over the years I watched them grow into very special individuals…each with their own distinct personalities.
I tried my best to attend every special event in their lives & I was there for them when life dealt what they perceived to be major setbacks in their lives. Of course, as you probably know, they bounced right back & soon forgot what caused them concern in the first place. They got me through my ups & downs, as well and brought much joy & happiness in my life.
Fast forward to January 2008…now those cute little toddlers are both teenagers & life is very different for all of us. All of a sudden my opinions don’t seem to matter to them very much anymore. If there’s something out there called ‘the teenager syndrome,’ we’re going through it right now. I’ve found that teens value the advice of other teens much more than their own parents. I will continue to support them & pray that they make the right choices & decisions when faced with challenges out in this great world of ours.
I still have my dream of becoming a Humanitarian, although I haven’t yet become financially successful. I won’t give up until I succeed or the Good Lord takes me to be with Him. You see, in July of 1993 I lost a brother to AIDS. There was nothing I could do to prevent the pain, anguish & humiliation that he went through. But I believe that I can & will help others. One of the promises I made to myself is to fund housing for people living with AIDS & to help find a cure.
I also have a burning desire to provide all the comforts in life for my mom. This includes buying her very nice home and car. Mom dedicated her life to raising 7 children & working numerous hours just to put food on the table & pay the bills. Although she’s 75 years old and raising her granddaughter as her own child, she never asks for anything. My mom is one strong woman and my role model!
Yes, my dreams are huge, but without huge dreams there would be few accomplishments in this world. My favorite poem is entitled “It’s All in the State of Mind.” This poem reminds me of one of Napoleon Hill’s quotes: “What ever the mind of man (or woman) can conceive and believe, it will achieve.”
I believe that ‘Friendswin’ and my other home-based business ventures will bring financial wealth. Financial freedom will allow me to fund homes for individuals living with AIDS which will also bring me peace, but finding a cure will be the ultimate accomplishment.
2008 will be great with FriendsWin!
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Stephanie Haile:
“Over the years I watched them grow into very special individuals…each with their own distinct personalities.” … Priceless
15 March 2008, 5:46 pmA J Gardner:
I understand what you are talking about with the finacial freedom we seek. To have all one needs and more to help family and others is a noble cause.
15 March 2008, 10:24 pmsee you at the top.
Silvia Richardson:
I got the chills reading your story. You have a big heart and it is wonderful what you have achieved and will do. Stay positive all will work out with the Lord’s help.
16 March 2008, 9:56 amjohn raines:
what an amazing story and person you are. best of luck to you and your family and you ventures
16 March 2008, 8:29 pmAdrian Castle:
That’s what I love about FriendsWinUniversity, being with like-minded people like yourself. I love your dreams for the future. I also want to make a difference and think that because we’re a team here will make it happen. I can’t wait for the next opportunity. We’ll all be movers and shakers for a very long time, Lord Willing… —God bless
16 March 2008, 9:56 pmKL Brown:
It is truly amazing that so many people have a desire to succeed not only for themselves but to help others also. Once again it is refreshing to someone with a heat! May God Bless, KL Brown
17 March 2008, 7:52 pmDalton Haile:
“All of my life, or at least as far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to be known as a Humanitarian or Philanthropist.” This is an honorable and awesome goal
20 March 2008, 8:00 pmWallace Haile:
Continue to live the dream with faith
21 March 2008, 5:42 amCarole:
It appears to me you have accomplished your goal of Humanitarian & Philanthropist. How lucky those children are to have you as their mother. It would have been just as easy for you to say - I really don’t have time for this. Teenage years are the ways of learning for parents. This way they can really appreciate the adults they become.
Your influence on these two individuals may reach thousands of people in the future. I wish you many days filled with wonders.
24 March 2008, 8:09 pmGoogle Me Carole
Ask Jim Cobb:
This has open my mind this morning. Reaching out to one person can lead to millions.
26 March 2008, 9:31 amJim Lucier:
Awesome. Your goals and accomplishments are noteworthy.
27 March 2008, 12:45 amDebra Perrine:
Wonderful post Margie. I don’t think there is such a thing as dreaming to big!
29 March 2008, 11:09 pmWallace Haile:
“I also wanted to raise children, although I had no desire to carry or deliver them myself. So you can imagine my joy & elation when I was approved to be the legal guardian of a little girl who was named after my mom.” This sounds like a heavenly gift
30 March 2008, 12:15 amMax Lancaster:
Oh! Perfect job!
3 May 2008, 3:38 pmVery good and helpful post.
I add your interesting blog in my Netvibes page!