So Touched By This Today

I admit it. I am a huge Reader's Digest Junkie. I was reading an article in the magazine this morning about inspiring stories that have come out of Haiti.

Amidst all the devastation, there are amazing stories.

This is one of them. 7 year old Kiki's excited face and outstretched arms have just so much depth of feeling. Despite the death of some of his siblings, he was just happy to be alive after being trapped under the rubble in Haiti for eight days.

I just love this picture. It is a testament that there can be hope and even happiness in the midst of ruin and havoc.

I have become such a softy in my old age. I can't read or listen to stories about Haiti without getting teary eyed. I wish there was more I could do to help.

I think a lot of time in disasters of all types (natural, physical, mental) we think of those suffering for the first little bit, but as time moves on, we forget the tragedies of others as we continue on with our own lives.

I hope to be better at praying for and doing what I can to help others in need, even after the initial shock has worn off.

So, to that end, join me in donating to the Red Cross for the relief efforts in Haiti. Even if you already have, it doesn't hurt to donate a little bit more. Click here to donate.

(I know I sound like a commercial. I just can't help it. ha ha...)