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Read Hannah's story here Everyone can recall different times in their lives when they feel someone has gone out of their way to help them. What they help them with doesn't necessarily need to be a big task. Even the smallest thing can influence how someone looks up to that person or feels about them and their character. If you are the one reaching out, you may not realize it's such a big deal or that you are making a big impact on their lives. Trust me, you can stick in that person's mind for a long time with a simple gesture that means the world to them. I used to have a “Little Sister” from Big Brothers Big Sisters. This is a mentoring program for youth all over the United States. Basically, you're just being a friend to that youth. You're not put in charge of babysitting or anything like that. You sort of council them or give advice if needed. You don't discipline. The child just wants someone to be there for them and listen like a friend would. They want a person to do fun activities with because they might not even have one person in their home life who takes an interest. My Little Sister was very shy and quiet when I first met her. She didn't have a very good home life for most of her years. Trust was a word that she lacked in most people. She seemed like she had trouble trusting others because she didn't know what was going to happen or because of her past experiences. I really didn't have any idea why exactly. Over the course of a few short months, we did several different activities together: making collages, painting pictures, dodgeball, making beaded nightlights, painting sculptures, just sitting and talking, and other activities. I felt like over those few months and many activities later, she had made progress. She trusted me and confided in me her thoughts and feelings on different topics. I felt I had truly made a difference in her life making her more outgoing and talkative. Hopefully she also felt the same way. I received a new perspective on life and being thankful for what a blessed one I was given. I hope I made as much of an influence in her life as she did in mine. I tried to reach out to her as much as possible to just let her know I was there to talk or whatever she needed. I felt I had succeeded, and I hope she also feels the same. Although, I am no longer matched up with my Little Sister, it gave me an experience I will hopefully always remember. I will remember how the littlest thing can put a smile on someone's face, and that's how you truly know you did something good for someone. Those many little tasks like arts and crafts can show how you care about someone. It's not hard to become a Big brother or Big sister. One hour a week is all it takes to make a difference in someone's life. That's all it takes to show someone you care about them. You could be one of the only positive influences in their lives or one of the many. Either way, you're effecting them in a positive light. So, just consider being involved with Big Brothers Bi g Sisters and reach out and help someone.
- Big Sister Hannah

Big Sister Barb - "About 7 years ago, I met Kensey at a Big Brothers Big Sisters roller skating event. Kensey had never skated before and neither had I. Since I was too “chicken” to attempt roller skating, I helped Kensey to skate around the floor all evening. We hit it off and I asked the BBBS Director about being Kensey’s Big Sister. We’ve been matched since Kensey was 7 and now she is 13. We’ve been to rodeos, fairs, restaurants, a museum, the orchard, park, and library to name a few places, and have attended many BBBS activities. We’ve gone for walks, played Barbie’s (when Kensey was younger), pool, Wii, basketball, Scrabble, Uno, and have cooked and baked together. Whatever we choose to do when we’re together, it’s always enjoyable. It’s been my hope to make a difference in Kensey’s life; to let her know another person cares about her, and to make a positive impact in her life."

Barb and Kensey after making a scarecrow together

Little Sister Kensey - "I met my Big Sister at a roller skating event. Even though I'm not a good skater I tried anyway with her extra help. Now we have been matched for 7 years. Hopefully it will still go on. We've been to fairs, swimming pools, restaurants, museums, orchards, the park, cooked and baked together. Anything you can think of, me and her have done it. She is a real enjoyable and loving person to be around. She has made my life very different from the past years and I'm glad to be her Little Sister."

Big Sister Vickie - I love being a Big Sis! It is so rewarding and so much fun to see things through your Little's eyes. I was a Big Sis for 4 years and my Little is now in college. We still get together and we also text each other. We have been together for over 6 years! My new Little Sis and I have been together 2 weeks and we have had so much fun together. I am looking forward to spending lots of time with her. Please come and join the fun with BBBS. See how a "Little" can change your life and see how you can change a "Little's" life.