My call to social good also has many phases.
I'll admit when I was a child I didn't really care about what was happening in other parts of the world. It wasn't my problem, I was born here, I deserved to be here, end of story.
But with age grew reason and understanding.
People don't choose to be born into a food crisis.
Mothers don't choose to let their children suffer from malnutrition.
As an adult I have taken stepping stones to where I am today.
I have acknowledged that there is a problem,
But not accepted that I can make a difference.
I have accepted that I can make a difference,
But decided that it was unaffordable for me at the time.
Now, I'm making a change.
I'm embarrassed that it has taken me so long to do what has been in my heart and mind for a good 10 years.
But grateful within myself that I'm doing it now and now is better than not at all.
As I pondered the discussion had with World Vision at the Digital Parents Conference.
As I thought about Eden's journey to Africa over the last week
As I've celebrated Easter with my family and friends, eating lovely meals
I knew that enough was enough, not only did I need to take action I more importantly needed to ensure that my children didn't grow up with the same ignorance I had.
Together with my daughter, we talked about the children that lived in other countries, the fact that some don't have a lot of food, let alone 'treats'. We looked at some pictures of them and then talked about why we wanted to sponsor a child and what that actually meant.
I've chosen to sponsor a child in the West African Region as this is where the current food crisis is and they desperately need our help.
Lulu chose to sponsor a little girl the same age as herself. I think this is great as it will really help her to relate to the differences in their lives.
I feel at ease now, but not complacent. There is still more roles we can play, but this weekend we made a start.
Have you ever had a burning need to make a difference?
Cheers
Mandy
As I pondered the discussion had with World Vision at the Digital Parents Conference.
As I thought about Eden's journey to Africa over the last week
As I've celebrated Easter with my family and friends, eating lovely meals
I knew that enough was enough, not only did I need to take action I more importantly needed to ensure that my children didn't grow up with the same ignorance I had.
Together with my daughter, we talked about the children that lived in other countries, the fact that some don't have a lot of food, let alone 'treats'. We looked at some pictures of them and then talked about why we wanted to sponsor a child and what that actually meant.
I've chosen to sponsor a child in the West African Region as this is where the current food crisis is and they desperately need our help.
Lulu chose to sponsor a little girl the same age as herself. I think this is great as it will really help her to relate to the differences in their lives.
I feel at ease now, but not complacent. There is still more roles we can play, but this weekend we made a start.
Have you ever had a burning need to make a difference?
Cheers
Mandy
I have to admit - a lot of my 'goodwill' comes from guilt!
ReplyDeleteWe sponsored a child last September - on Magoo's birthday (and our sponsor child's - we also feel that Magoo will relate better to a boy his age and sharing a birthday)- because the extravegance of his third birthday made me feel a little sick.
Excited for him and delighted in the fun- but sick too.
It has been terrific for Magoo to have a connection with someone so less fortunate than him.
Out of the blue the other day, he asked if we could send his old clothes and shoes to his friend in Zambia.
It's a beginning.
:-) xx
You know I don't think it matters what emotions we have that lead us to take action, the fact that we are taking action is enough. Bianca at a little delightful said, be grateful not guilty. I love that quote, it's true, we should be able to enjoy the life we have been given, but its important to take steps to help others also.
DeleteI know our children will be better people too.