My heart is saddened at the recent natural disaster/tragedy that has struck Haiti. We sincerely pray that the people affected will receive immediate and immense assistance. I have not and hope I never will experience this type of disaster in my life. To be battered, bruised, distraught, homeless and hungry... I can't imagine the pain. There are many of God's children that have lost their lives. I pray that their loved ones that are still living will find peace and comfort.
In situations like these I begin to feel inadequate. Like I should be able to swoop into action and help. I wish I could be there digging through rubble, handing out food & water, comforting a heartbroken family. But my circumstances do not allow this.
Instead I try and focus on the things I can do:
*I can pray. I know Heavenly Father is hearing a lot of voices about Haiti right now. But I know he hears ALL of them. He knows each and every ones burdens.
*I can donate. I know I am not rich and as a matter of fact have a lot of bills to pay. But I count myself blessed as I have a roof over my head, a bed to sleep, my health and food in my stomach. So even if I can only spare $20. Than that is $20 more than they had before, it's a meal, a blanket and some water.
There are many organizations to donate to. I choose to donate to my churches humanitarian aid. 100% of the funds donated to the fund actually go to humanitarian causes. Here is a link to a story about the churches actions.
http://www.ldschurchnews.com/articles/58436/Church-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-Haiti-after-70-earthquake.html
Here is the link if you want to give directly to that same humanitarian fund.http://give.lds.org/emergencyresponse
I can do what I am able to do. But at least it is something.
God Bless the people of Haiti.
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