“There could be no definition of a successful life that does not include service to others.” 

Wednesday night, Doug and I attended the Covenant House New Jersey spring event—A Night of Broadway Stars— at the NJPAC in Newark, NJ. It was an outstanding event, and we were very grateful and honored to come as the guest of my amazing friend, Mary. We had such a fun night while we learned so much more about Covenant House, those they serve, and those that serve. Humbling doesn’t even begin to describe this night. 

I was caught up in all of my personal stuff that day that I thought was important—I’m sure you have the same stuff—until I sat down in the beautiful New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) and listened to all that Covenant House does for our youth facing homelessness and trafficking. No matter how bad my stuff gets, homelessness and trafficking never hit the list for me or my children. As I sat in my seat listening to all of those who are serving beyond measure, I forgot about my stuff, and when I remembered it again, I realized how insignificant it truly was (and is). I guess I got a healthy dose of perspective Wednesday night.

“I can’t do all the good that the world needs, but the world needs all the good that I can do.” ~ Jana Stanfield

If you go to the Covenant House New Jersey Facebook page, you’ll see something you never see. Check it out! For their hours of operation it states in bright green letters: Always Open. Think about that. Other than a hospital, who can say that? Becoming the person we want to be isn’t all about money and success because it would be incomplete. As Adam Grant poignantly once stated, “The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.” 

Let’s GO! WE GOT THIS!
Beth