Haiti

I have been moved by this tragedy in Haiti and how devastating it has been for so many people. I can only imagine how horrific this is for that country. We often feel as if there really isn't anything that we as individuals can do for something that is so huge but I have found one small thing that we can all do. I have had Sirius radio for several years and since that time I have become a self-professed 'Parrothead'. What this means is: I have been turned on by the Jimmie Buffet channel on Sirius radio. I listen to this station constantly when I am driving - which is alot of my time! Today as I was sitting here wasting time cruising the internet, I happened upon this video by Jimmie Buffet asking each and every one of us to donate $10.00 to this cause. This really isn't that much money (two coffees, three gallons of milk [maybe]) but just think if we all donated that much money - what a good thing that would be. I am attaching his link to this website in hopes that all of you who read this will donate and also ask your friends and neighbors to do the same. Maybe this effort will become a ripple effect and we can collect the needed funds to help out.



As I sit here in Fernwood, Idaho, and am safe and snug - I only wonder what the awefulness is with what is happening in Haiti. I know that their sanitary situation must be unexplainable and I only pray that they receive the help that they must have to handle this situation. I am only starting to understand how huge it is to help our brothers and sisters on this planet and what a responsibility we each have to contribute - either of our time, selves or money (wow, this girl sure is a slow learner!).

Now that I've stepped off of my soapbox - I will get back to practical matters like taking a shower (thank the Lord I have running water), eating my lunch (thank the Lord that we have food to eat) and calling my family (who I know I don't call enough)!

Hope that everyone has a great weekend!!