Today, we pay tribute to a special person who not only understands the mission of Go Light Your World, but who has lived it out long before we became an incorporated nonprofit ministry. There is simply no way I can capture all the acts of love and service this woman has shared with others. Her list seems to grow each year. We share this not only as a tribute to this woman but also as an encouragement to all of us to be more attentive to the needs of those around us. (This is one of my own personal lessons relearned through this walk with Leukemia.)

How can you Go Light Your World? Here’s how one special woman does it:

• If you sincerely care about someone, then intentionally put on your calendar to visit them when they are lonely, unable to get out of their home, sick, in the hospital, etc. Yes, it may seem uncomfortable to you (though not our featured person!), but the joy and encouragement you bring will speak volumes long after you have left.
• A plate of home-baked goods conveys a strong message of personal love that says, “This is from me for you, because I care for you.”
• Nothing says “You’re important” like a hug or a hand on the shoulder.
• Encourage people wherever you go…to the coffee shop, the grocery store, in the park. Accept others and find yourself interested in them.
• Be a prayer warrior. A prayer warrior doesn’t just say, “I’ll pray for you.” She puts it on her daily agenda and follows through…sometimes for years.
• The best vitamin for finding a friend is ‘B1’. Be a loving friend.
• Volunteer to arrange and serve meals for funerals, illnesses, etc. Be a behind-the-scenes helper. Today’s featured person not only prepares food for the first hour at Green Square meals (for the homeless); then she serves the food with a smile during the second hour.
• Be an ‘unofficial greeter’ wherever you go: church, the store, a favorite restaurant. Your smile and interest in others will spark others to be more aware of those around them.
• Decide that loving others matters and take on the attitude that says,

“I ONLY DO WHAT I LOVE TO DO. (Love others)”
– Joyce Conley

HAPPY 84th Birthday Mom!

I love you and thank you Mom, for continuing to be a shining example of Go Light Your World and for teaching us by example how to live an adventurous life of purpose and passion.

‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40

Joyce Conley

Joyce visits her friend June

Joyce with the owners of V +G Ice Cream and Coffee Parlour – Victoria and Guillermo

Mom With friend Jan Smith