Healing Haiti

Lately our house has been abuzz with lots of chatter about the importance of helping others in need, specifically children in Haiti, Africa & China. I don't believe a day has gone by that these children have not been a part of our mealtime conversations and daily prayers. Compassion is something Dave and I vowed to instill in our children which is why we are SO grateful for our church's Sunday School program, "Healing Haiti". They have reinforced through this mission how little things we do can mean BIG things for those who are less fortunate and have so little (without government's involvement - imagine that!). LTD have started collecting "coins" (from their piggy banks, from mom & dad, from Dave's spare change stash, from around the house) to donate to Haiti for clean water (food is next), something we take for granted in the United States. Below is a picture of a typical morning right out of bed where they are eager to start "adding to their collection".

They have also taken time in Sunday School to help our children put together photos & cards for the children in Haiti and they have received thank you cards in return. What an amazing experience for all the Sunday School children to get involved and see how their efforts directly affect others across the world. Below is a link I HIGHLY encourage you to check out. It is a quick video of the children in Haiti receiving the clean water and the photos and cards from our children. PLUS, it shows the children in Haiti making the thank-you cards they sent to our children. Such a powerful visual for our little ones to witness, and for all of us. God is good and He continues to work through our children in making our world a better place. Our kiddos always use the term "my heart is full of love" and I must say their little hearts are bursting and overflowing with love. I truly tear up seeing their inner beauty blossom more and more each day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7hTnhsEO3k