My family is greatly blessed. We have more than enough every day. More than enough food, more than enough heat, more than enough clothes, more than enough books (way more), and my writing a blog proves we have more than enough time for the essentials in life. We are Americans. And while this isn't true about every single person in this country, it is true about the vast majority of us. Even people unable to work can be fed and sheltered through various government programs and private charities most of the time. That is something new in world history and unique to wealthy countries. In America today we feel badly for people who don't have furniture and lots of nice clothes and toys for the kids. There are people all over the world today who are hungry, cold and naked despite their best efforts to change their situation. One basic necessity that is hard to come by for far too many people is clean water. Please watch this video put together by Advent Conspiracy and consider giving the gift of water this season to those who desperately need it and will be eternally grateful. Living Water would be glad to turn your donation into life giving water for people all over the world.
Another charity that is working to change lives and futures all over the world is Heifer International. What they do the most is give needy individuals an appropriate animal that can be used in their culture and situation to improve their life. For some this is a water buffalo and for others a trio of rabbits. They are also given classes on how to best care for the animals and how to take advantage of all that they provide. Then they are expected to pass the gift. That is give away the first female calf or other equivalent to what they first received to another needy household in their community. This way one gift can transform an entire community and move them from starvation in need of outside assistance to survive to people who can share their wealth and help their community thrive.
Another charity that is working to change lives and futures all over the world is Heifer International. What they do the most is give needy individuals an appropriate animal that can be used in their culture and situation to improve their life. For some this is a water buffalo and for others a trio of rabbits. They are also given classes on how to best care for the animals and how to take advantage of all that they provide. Then they are expected to pass the gift. That is give away the first female calf or other equivalent to what they first received to another needy household in their community. This way one gift can transform an entire community and move them from starvation in need of outside assistance to survive to people who can share their wealth and help their community thrive.
So while you plan your gift giving this season please consider cutting back on the toys and the ugly Christmas sweaters and instead invest in people and know that your gift has transformed lives around the world for now and for a long time to come.
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