What If

What if I cuddle my babies extra, would it make up for the babies never cuddled?

What if I feed my children extra helpings, would it compensate for all the starving ones?

What if I bundle them up in more layers- would it make the cold little ones warm?

No, of course not. It's a nice thought and it's good to take care of our own families but in the meantime- too many others need rescuing.

My heart breaks at the thought of them crying out but no one answers. Shivering and no one cares. Even if there are adults around, there is no smile for the children, no reassurance, no compassion.

We who were not born into those conditions are so blessed. We may think we have problems- but they are dying.

Reach out to them- not just financially, but with love.

What if I could adopt them all and be their Mama? Oh, I would. If given the chance, I would.

Even as a child of approximately 8 years old, I wished to one day have my own orphanage. But instead of them sitting there hoping to be adopted, they would be adopted- by me! They would be my sons and daughters. 1 boy and 1 girl for each year of age. So, 18 boys and 18 girls. Once a boy and girl turned 18, 2 newborns would be brought in to my orphanage mansion. Furthermore- each boy would get a puppy and each girl would get a kitten. As far as cost, well I just assumed I would be rich when I grew up. And as far as my dog and cat allergies, there is medicine for that! (In fact, I have a dog now and take an allergy pill which makes all the difference.) I didn't know that before I knew it I would be grown up and FAR from being rich enough to do all this. To build the mansion, pay the house bills and pet bills, keep up with clothing and food and doctor appointments and school for ALL those kids! (Ah, sweet childhood- where dreams are simple, free and possible!)

I do sponsor a couple of classrooms in Haiti, and have sponsored a few individual children over the years. One grew up, another was able to be self sufficient eventually (Yay!) and sadly one of my girls passed away, she was not even 2 years old yet and very sick. Rest in peace, dear Cammy. (Now, I'm not telling you this to brag, but to show that I'm not just telling others to help while doing nothing myself.)

But this is only a drop in the ocean. An ocean full of nearsighted people who CAN help but won't. It's heartbreaking. There are about 11.5 million people in Haiti and 332.4 million people in the United States. If just a small fraction of Americans cared for Haiti, they would be all set. It might be harsh to say, but those are the facts and the numbers. Granted, many people just don't realize the vastness of the problem with impoverished countries. I hope to educate anyone who will listen about them. I can't do mission trips but there is the internet that people can research on and there are videos to watch to learn. I'm just a gal, I have no political pull or college education. But I have the desire to help others. I have been helped in the past and I want to help. Oh, that my wallet would match my heart! But if it did, maybe I wouldn't have the urge to encourage others to stand up for the poor.

I am pleading with everyone on their behalf-

Please help them!!!