Just an Ordinary Citizen with Extraordinary Character

Our last speaker was Dr. John Lane, a periodontist in Florence and an ordinary citizen making a difference in our community.  Dr. Lane was one of the best speakers we have had in Honors Forum.  He's a normal, working family man raising his 4 children, but he also goes out of his way to volunteer and give back.

Dr. Lane volunteers where his life leads him.  As a periodontist, he volunteers his time and talents at a local $10 clinic for those who can not afford regular check-ups. He also is very involved with United Cerebral Palsy because of his past experience with them.  One of his children passed away from this disease, but while he was alive, Dr. Lane's family took advantage of this organization and the programs they offered.  When his son passed away, his family went to The Healing Place.  Him and his family went here to deal with their grief.  Just as they were blessed by this organization, Dr. Lane's family gives back the blessing through their volunteering.  

This ordinary citizen is really rather extraordinary because of his great character.  But how does he volunteer with so many different groups and give so generously?  He said that he manages his time and money wisely with the help of Dave Ramsey's "Total Money Makeover."  This book teaches how to live debt-free and give generously.  As a college student, this is very important to learn.  If you use your resources (time/ talents/ money) wisely, you can have surplus to bless others with.  One quote Dr. Lane left us with was...

"You may not live what you profess, but you undoubtedly live what you believe"

Live your life to it's greatest potential and stand up for what you believe in.  So am I doing enough?  Well, there is no limit to volunteering!  Talents can be used anywhere.  And as for my question of where to volunteer... life will lead me.