I have spent most of this past week watching baseball games. I thought I’d direct you to the sites of two friends who are spending their time actually making a difference in this world.
1) One of the most uplifting stories I have read in a while comes from the site of my friend Indian Lake Papa, http://choicesrmine.blogspot.com/. The post is called “What’s my name?” It’s about his grandson Blake, who was born to a fifteen year old girl in Siberia and who began life in a world with little or no hope.
It is sad to think about all the children starting out in life with two strikes against them. My spirits are lifted again when I read about families like Papa’s who do so much to share their love with the world.
2) I also found a new friend this week, Alece, “Grit and Glory”, http://gritandglory.com/ . She has spent the last ten years doing missionary work helping the Basotho people of South Africa, http://www.thriveafrica.org/ .
“Amid the glory of this beautiful land, death is an ever-present reality. It’s the constant lump in everyone’s throat; it’s the hole in our pants pockets, making it impossible to hold onto anything, or anyone. Africa is dying inside. AIDS is the silent killer ravaging the nation of South Africa, the country I now call home. While most of the world turns a blind eye, we’ve decided to dive headfirst into tackling this seemingly-insurmountable challenge.”
People like Papa and Alece are the true heros of the world. These are the people we need to hear more about. These are the people who should be getting the headlines, not those silly stories about gossip and scandal.
I remain an optimist about the human race because of people like Papa and Alece.
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April 4, 2008 at 5:07 pm
Indian Lake Papa
Ed, you certainly can use the pics. The first pic is of Blake at the orphanage. It was a picture off a video that was sent to my daughter to decide if they wanted this child. That was a no brainer! :o) Thank you for your kind words.
April 5, 2008 at 2:23 am
alece
thank you, ed. this was so encouraging to me.
April 5, 2008 at 12:27 pm
tam
Ed, you are a true encourager! You have a tremendously big heart and are always looking for the good!
I would applaud you just the same for making a difference in our world. For pointing and directing people to good. To the positive. To solutions.
Papa and Alece are indeed heroes. Ones I respect and love greatly. As well as you friend!
God bless you Ed!
April 5, 2008 at 2:08 pm
edfromct
Alece, the example your set in the work you are doing to help people encourages me. It is the least I can to return the favor.
Tam, thanks for the love. Our growing community of blogging friends is spreading a circle of love that I hope one day will encircle the world.
April 5, 2008 at 9:03 pm
tam
me too Ed. Me too!
Let’s become the loudest majority. It’s about time!
April 9, 2008 at 1:45 am
bransblahg
Ed, I love this post!! I’ve been “diggin in” over at Alece’s place as well. 😉 Haven’t commented yet. I lurk a while. haha
Dontchya just LOVE Papa’s blog? 😀
Love you too Ed!!! I miss reading you everyday during this move we’re in! 😦 Can’t wait to get back on schedule!!
I think you’re amazing friend! 😀
April 9, 2008 at 3:40 am
alece
ooooh! i have a lurker?!
for some reason, that made me really excited! 😉
April 9, 2008 at 9:53 am
tam
Alece, HAHA!!! Doesn’t take much does it?
😀
April 9, 2008 at 10:19 am
alece
apparently not!