Port Au Prince

Compassion is a lost art.  I've seen so many people numb to suffering.  If it doesn't directly affect them and their lives, then it doesn't matter.  Yes, there is a great number of people suffering.  There are more people suffering than one person can help.  It's easy for us to write off.  Some of us talk about how sad it is to see the suffering and then run back to our warm safe places and block out the rest of the world.  What if it was us?  What if it were you?  What if it was someone you love who was suffering?  Wouldn't you want someone to help you or your family if disaster struck?  I ask those who feel that way this question: What else have you done to help someone else who you don't know that is suffering?

I work in a major city and I watch people work and live in this community who are fearful of those who don't have as muchs as they do.  My girlfriend at work always complained about this kid who she didn't want her son to hang around.  "That kid this!" and "This kid that!" So I asked her about the child's family.  She told me the kid's parents are gone.  Mom's a drug addict and father's never been in the picture.  The kid lives with his grandparents.  So I said to her, "Why don't you help hom to be a better person?  If that child grows up and victimizes someone she knows, remember it's not her problem."

As a society we do not collectively care about our society.  A few people who do care and understand the need to take cae of the community.

I witnessed the people of Haiti come together.  A place of extreme poverty.  The people came together to help and pray.  No victimizing their already grief stricken land.  These beautiful people came together and our world came together to help them.  If we could do this everyday imagine how beautiful our world would be.  Imagine how beautiful life would be for everyone if we all just helped and showed compassion.  Yes, there are evil people in this world, but those people were once children.  Think about that.  Think about how many less people would have been hurt or victimied if thse evil adults would have been helped by their community when they were children.  Maybe not all the evil people of the world can be prevented, but think about what just one less evil act would mean for those who were victimized.  Don't we owe that to our communities?  No judgment, no prejudice, only help & love.  It could save a life.

I miss you so much Cuddlebug.  I'm going down to the local Salvation Army to take thse clothes and canned goods for donation.  I volunteer at the local shelter at least once a month.  It's not much, but it's something and I'm always willing to help.  Free and Justice love helping too.  They're so good.  I miss you Sarah.  Hope to hear from you soon.