What can I do? How can I make a difference? We count ourselves too small in this life. We watch world events and doubt that anything we say or do has an effect on them. We're wrong.
This morning I went to visit my favorite Yarn Harlot's blog expecting the usual daily dose of humor that I've come to expect from Stephanie's posts. Instead I found this. Humbled. Instant perspective.
Around the world an outpouring of compassion and generosity is heading toward victims of the tsunami in a place that most of us will never see except on a television screen. Stephanie's post was a call to action. And I answered. Not much, but what I can spare today.
At that time the total on her sidebar was hovering in the hundreds. In the afternoon I checked back and it was over $3000. The last thing before I shut off the computer for the night was to check again. $6404. Stunned. Agape. Moved.
What seems like a drop in the bucket when multiplied becomes something extraordinary. If you haven't already, please make a donation to MSF. It'll make a difference.
Seen the total lately?
I can't believe the outpouring of kindness
Posted by: stephanie | January 04, 2005 at 05:27 PM
It's so true! The total keeps climbing - how wonderful! Hope the poncho speeds by!
Posted by: Mary Beth | January 04, 2005 at 02:15 PM
Thank you for sharing this Nathania! It reaffirms for me that one person can make a difference, especially when they inspire others to do so.
Posted by: Katie | January 04, 2005 at 09:14 AM