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When I started out as a youth group leader just a couple of years ago, I was so excited to have an impact on the kids lives and I was full of great ideas of things that we could do.  Some people thought I was a little to gung-ho, but I was truly excited as it was my first chance to really make a difference in someone’s life.

But now, just a couple of years later, that excitement has worn off.  Don’t get me wrong, I still love what I do, but I have run out of ideas as to the types of activities that we can do.  Without fresh youth group ideas, I am very worried that the attendance will drop, and people might start missing the meetings altogether.

I expressed my concerns to our pastor in hope of getting a fresh perspective, and he was able to give me some good suggestions on new things that we could be doing.  I am also going to be attending a workshop for youth leaders to learn of some other things that I can do to ensure our group stays fresh and active.

I just hope that I will be able to continue to provide great leadership to these kids under my supervision – if I can’t, I just don’t know what I will do.

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I am considering buying a boat. Of course I have a ton of questions about the whole process. I specifically have a lot of questions about boat insurance.

Some of the things I want to know about boat insurance include:

• Is boat insurance mandatory for all boat owners or is it something that is optional?
• Do I have a lot of choices with boat insurance? For example, is it like auto insurance where you choose liability or full coverage?
• Is there a way to get a discount on boat insurance if I’m not using the boat? It seems a lot less likely that it would get damaged during the winter months when it’s just sitting there as compared to in the summer when it’s being used, right?
• Does the boat insurance cover damage to specific parts, such as Evinrude parts? If not, is it possible to get additional parts insurance for the parts that are quite costly?
• How easy is it to work with boat insurance companies if there ever is an accident and I need to make an insurance claim?
• And of course I want to know how much boat insurance is going to cost me. Will I still be able to afford my monthly payments on the boat when I add the insurance that I need?!

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One of the biggest mistakes that I made in my life resulted in the loss of most of my hearing in my right ear.  I really didn’t realize how much I depended on both ears hearing well, but it was quite a shock when all of a sudden it became quiet on my right side.

Now, the reason that I lost my hearing was because I made a bad decision.  You see, I was making some macaroni and cheese on the stove, but I turned on the wrong burner.  As it turns out, the burner that I did turn on had a glass bottle on it and it was very hot.  Instead of leaving the bottle on the burner, I decided to move it.

Big mistake.

Since the bottle was so hot, when it cooled down rapidly after being moved off the burner, it exploded.  There was glass everywhere in the apartment, and except for the glass in my hand, I was not hurt.

But the result of this experience was the loss of hearing in my right ear (which was facing the blast).  I thought I would be able to live with no hearing in my right ear, but I finally broke down and bought a Phonak hearing aid.  It was the best decision I could have made, and I love the fact that I can hear again.

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Though many people consider me a workaholic, I would like to think that I am just dedicated.  I have worked really hard to become the best insurance representative in our company and it has been a long road.  But there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow – I finally got the promotion that I have been working towards.

But instead of starting the new position right away, the boss decided that I needed a break to collect my thoughts, recharge, and be ready for my new duties.  It has been a couple of years since I have taken a vacation, so I just couldn’t say no – I left the next day for a little coastal resort that I used to visit as a child.

I picked up a copy of the beach guide on my way there.  I am a sucker for sitting on the beach and getting a tan, but since it had been so long since I visited this corner of the world, I thought that it would make more sense to know where I could go without having to ask around to find out.

This is day four of my vacation and it feels great to finally have some time for myself.  Hopefully, I won’t have to work so hard in my new position and I can do this more often.

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One of the things that happens as you get older is that you start to need more money. As your health and mobility begin to decline, you need more and more assistance. You need services, medication and accessories for your home. You need to work out a plan for how you are going to pay for that before the time comes that you need it.

One of the biggest fees associated with aging is the cost of health care. There is a lot of help for paying for this, though. You can get health insurance, secondary insurance and disability insurance to pay for the medications and health care costs that you’ll have as you get older.

You may also find that you need to renovate your home. It may get old along with you and be in need of repairs. You may need to install a walk-in bath or stair lift device to assist you with daily tasks as your mobility declines. There are grants and loans to help people out when they find themselves in this situation. The trick is to know where to look. Do your research early so that you aren’t stuck trying to find the money at the last minute when you’re already in need of the help.

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