Endurance In the Community
vs. discouragement
Withstanding stress to do my best
To practice Endurance, I will: 
- put my whole heart into everything I do
- accept both instruction and feedback
- not let small obstacles deter me from my bigger goal
- recognize progress in all its forms
- not be a “quitter”
Reach Out
Our hearts are broken over the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas and we know the pain they are enduring is indescribable. We feel compelled to do something but what? What can we do being so far away? I’m sure you’ve promised prayers of support, but we need to do more. We can have an impact on our community here and perhaps prevent another massacre. We can be aware of those around us and make sure that our family, friends, and neighbors, feel connected to someone. This isn’t just reacting when we hear of an issue but actively working to reach out to those around us and authentically connecting with them. We can’t be best friends with everyone, but we can make it a regular practice to be aware of the needs of others and respond. Helping others bolsters our own Endurance, too. What can you do the help those you don’t know? Volunteer or financially support organizations that make positive impacts on children in your community. Don’t be shy – invite others to join you. The future of our society rests in our children and we owe them a safe and nurturing environment.
What can you do to help your community thrive, not just Endure?
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use with the family or within community organizations
to teach the Character Quality of Endurance.
The following activities are related to dates this month and can relate to any character quality or good character in general.
July Character All Month
See NationalToday, AndTodayIs, NationalDayCalendar or DaysOfTheYear for more information on these and other holidays to celebrate this month. Day in July 2024 Holiday How to Commemorate with Character 3 International Drop a Rock Day What will you do on...
Drop a Rock Day
On Drop a Rock Day (always July 3), you are encouraged to decorate a rock with a positive message and leave it where someone will find it. The Kindness Rock Project participates in this event and asks you to add a little red heart to your rock if you want to celebrate...
4th of July
This holiday celebrates Loyalty and the birth of our country! Being patriotic is being Loyal to your country. To celebrate the holiday, use your red, white, and blue colored craft items to create patriotic artwork. Here are some ideas below: crafts on All Kids...
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