Comments on: Not Enough, But Something

By: Fen

Fen — Sat, 29 Dec 2018 11:21:27 +0000

Holy shit, this was the article I’ve been looking for. This was well written and gets right to the crux of a lot of anxieties I’ve been having, glad I found it, thank you for this, I’ve shared it on facebook.

By: Monica Whitt

Monica Whitt — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 17:55:27 +0000

Brooke,

I did get tears in my eyes reading your story. I started doing photography more “seriously” about a year ago. I’ve been following you and your work and you are so inspiring. There’s a local organization working with victims of sex trafficking and I’ve wondered how I can help using photography… I would love to hear more about the workshops you teach with this specific group of women. THANK YOU!

By: Fit BMX

Fit BMX — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:05:53 +0000

In reply to brookeshaden. I forgot to say, Give your husband props for being such a great supporting guy! He sounds like the best out there. :)

By: Lisa Stock

Lisa Stock — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:00:08 +0000

Thank you for this Brooke! Years ago I was involved in a wonderful organization that taught children from all walks of life to write and play music and to reach out to one another to cross borders and boundaries and differences with music. They went everywhere with their workshops – from NY to Haiti to Norway. And every Christmas we had a gift drive for underprivileged children in NY. The kids would write a “Letter to Santa” asking for something – and 9 times out of 10 the child would ask for something for someone else – not themselves – but their sibling or parent or friend. I learned so much from them about giving. — You are making a difference. Humanity has come a long way since our beginning. It takes generations and sometimes centuries – but positive change happens because we keep going. There has been a lot of good change in the last 500 years, 100 years, one year. 🙂 A hundred years from now – people (and animals) will look back and be glad for the work you did – because it will carry the future that much farther into hope and compassion. The giving spirit is the most powerful part of us, and I’m thankful you’re sharing yours with the world. xoxo Lisa

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:25:04 +0000

In reply to Kim Forman. We can never know the ripples we make, that much is certain. Thank you for your kind words, they mean a lot to me today.

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:24:23 +0000

In reply to Michael Albers. Thank you Michael!

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:24:08 +0000

In reply to Helen. That is an incredible thing you are doing, Helen!! I am so happy that you are putting your gifts into the world. Thank you for helping those children! Hugs!

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:23:06 +0000

In reply to Christy Winegarden. What a great cause Christy! I hope that you think of something grand! It is always SO hard raising money. People are often much more willing to buy products, so maybe think about that, too :)

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:22:10 +0000

In reply to Fit BMX. Your words are music to my ears. I am so grateful that it inspires you to help, that is a gift to be certain. There is always something to be done :)

By: brookeshaden

brookeshaden — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 02:17:04 +0000

In reply to Cyd Peroni. Thank you, Cyd!! I hear you on the assisted living homes. I volunteered in them starting at 9 years old, had one of my first jobs there as well until I went to college. There are too many neglected, but a smile and hug can change their day. Thank you for sharing, I appreciate you.