I saw the post about the milestone of 25,000 subscribers and the contest about what I would do if I had 25,000 USD, and I asked myself the question. "What will I do with this money?"

I then started reading the posts of some of my fellow Steemians about building homes for their families, fixing homes, starting businesses, expanding existing businesses, providing education for their children, traveling, and the list goes on.

Do I really need to compete with any of these Steemains? No, I don’t have to. I am content with what I have; I have a home, I am running a small business, I have traveled the world, my children are big enough to look after themselves, and they don’t need more education. Although I often wonder about the latter, never mind. This is just the mom in me speaking.

I decided not to write a post.

Make no mistake, I also have dreams about adding that second level to the house, where we will be living. This will enable us to have a full view of the ocean, and we will be generating extra income for our retirement.
However, it is a dream and not a “must-have,” plus it is going to cost four times the winnings of this contest. I will continue buying my weekly lottery ticket, as one day I might just be lucky enough.

Well, I’ve obviously changed my mind as I am now writing this post.

Today I am writing it in honor of those special Steemians. They are those individuals who selflessly devote themselves to the well-being of those around them. This often comes at the expense of their own needs and desires. They are the tireless volunteers, the dedicated caregivers, and the loyal friends and family members who are always there to lend a helping hand or an attentive ear and who will just not give up.
They are also the ones who have me in tears time and time again when I read their posts.

They will be those who either missed this contest post or who are too shy to write on behalf of themselves.

The vision I hold close to my heart is one of playing it forward in the months to come.

If I had 25,000 USD, I would provide 25 of those special Steemians with a much-needed respite, whether it's a weekend getaway, a day of pampering, or just simply creating time for them to rest and recharge.

I want to remind them that their tireless efforts have not gone unnoticed.

I had a niece who was diagnosed with a rare disease, and I know the effort that went into caring for her, especially in her later years. I spent hours sitting next to her bed, not to mention the hours on the road riding from home to the hospital and back again, and I was not even a parent of hers. It was only when I could do my bit that I realized what they went through for years.

Through this process, I’ve learned how valuable it is to give back, and I’ve learned about the true meaning of the word “LOVE”.

One of the most beautiful pieces in the Bible is to be found in,
1 Corinthians 13:4–8.

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. Love never fails."

These words apply to all of us, no matter our religion, beliefs, or standards.

Love… “It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.”
These are the words these special people live by. It will be a time for me to say thank you to them for their love.

You all know me. You know what I do and what I stand for. What I can add is my journey in this community.

WORLD OF XPILAR was one of the first communities I’ve joined since my return to Steemit. I have posted in the community, and I’ve taken part in some of the contests, but my main support comes from supporting the posts of my fellow Steemians and a project that is close to my heart, the Wox-Helpfund.

For months now, I’ve been supporting the fund with 15% of my earnings from my weekly feedback as a Steem Representative and dolphin posts.
By the way, I forgot to do this in my last post. I will make up for it.

To each of those Steemians who take part in this contest, I leave you with the words of the author, Joel Barker. These words were also spoken by one of my heroes, Madiba (Nelson Mandela).

“Vision without action is merely a dream. Action without vision is merely passing time. But vision with action can change the world.”

PS: Congratulatios with those 25,000 subscribers!

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