"...inspire others to look for simple tangible ways to make a difference. It is easy to be halted by the great hurdles of poverty and AIDS, but making an impact can begin as simply as giving someone a pair of shoes..."
So...almost a year ago good friends of ours traveled many many miles to Ethiopia and brought back with them their daughter. Little Miss M is the light of many lives here in Washington and in Michigan as well. We can't stop playing with her, holding her, laughing with her...you get the idea. Many of us were moved by the pictures and stories they brought back from Ethiopia as well. And now I think we all have a soft spot in our hearts for the children of that country.
I remember a few years ago another friend and I were in a conference and the key note speaker was talking about his work in alleviating poverty...I think he was specifically talking about India. He spoke with such fervent belief that world wide hunger could really be eradicated in our children's lifetimes. After we wiped our tears we sat there thinking how it was inspiring but also daunting to think of what it would take to make that happen. We felt like that quote at the top of this post...we wanted to know and feel like even our small offerings of time and money could make a difference.
So...back to Little Miss M...her mom told me of this neat shoemaker who will for every pair of shoes you buy donate a pair of shoes to a child who needs them. So far they have shared around 60,000 shoes around the world and they are getting ready for their next shoe drop to Ethiopia. If you are looking for a unique pair of shoes or for a way to be involved from halfway around the world please visit www.tomsshoes.com. Check out their styles and their story. You can take one small step and buy some funky shoes or an even bigger step and travel with them to make the drop...WOW...that really would be a giant leap for mankind!
**Not a bad way to celebrate my FIFTIETH post**
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