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www.FredParent.NET • 11 " Many of us may be famil- iar with our local Goodwill as a great loca- tion to shop or to donate, but have you ever given thought to how your donation or shopping dollars help our local com- munity? Did you know that the goal of Goodwill is to help people in our community enjoy the power of work, and that your donations make it possible? Did you know that Goodwill provides free computer access and job search training to those in our area seeking employment? Rappahannock Goodwill Industries wants you to Rethink Goodwill. Be informed about what your donation is doing and find out other ways that you can help beyond a bag of clothing. • Rappahannock Goodwill Job Help Centers are always in need of individuals with great communication skills and experience using computers to help others navigate today's job market. • Goodwill accepts donations of cars, vans, and even boats! • Support Goodwill through a financial contribution or through AmazonSmile. Each month, Goodwill offers tours so visitors can get a first-hand look at the mission of Rappahannock Goodwill Industries and catch the excitement of all that Goodwill accomplishes. As stated by RGI's President and CEO, Donnie Tolson: "You haven't seen Goodwill, unless you really see Goodwill." Email julie. rettinger@fredgoodwill.org to reserve your spot. For more information on RGI and what you can do to help, visit Pouches Community Corner or www.fredgoodwill.org. Pouches' community corner reader feedback FredParent asked... Mandy Z. When pregnant with our first someone told me, "trust your instincts, opinions are just that.. opinions." It wasn't so much advice as permission to trust my, and my husband's, instincts in both pregnancy and once we met our gor- geous girl, and it allowed us to stop feeling as though we were doing things wrong because our decisions couldn't possibly make everyone else happy too. Best "advice" I ever received. Brooke K. Agreed! You can read all the books and listen to everyone else, but you know what is best for your child and family in the end. Mishka B. As a birth and postpartum educator, I second this! Colleen B. I concur with Mandy. While pregnant with my oldest, one of my friends told me the same thing: "You are going to get advice from everyone about every- thing. Listen to them, smile and nod, and then do what your mommy instinct tells you to do." EMAIL your FEEDBACK to editor@fredericksburgparent.net WRITTEN BY STEPHANIE MALDONADO Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Samantha C. In the words of Darius Rucker " it won't be like this for long." Just when you think the nights won't get any longer, suddenly you start to get more sleep and the days are brighter. Rebecca L. When people offer help, take it! Most people are serious and actually want to help you and your little ones. As a mom, you just don't have to do it all! " " parenting Codi R. You will always love your children. But there are moments you willl not like them and that's ok. Megan S. The days are long but the years are short - treasure each moment! What's the best piece of you've ever gotten ? advice