We have a responsibility at hand.  Even doing very little can help a lot during this crisis.  I think many of us have seen images, documented video footages, read the newspaper or an online media site, and have seen the devastation of this one nation.  Do we shut our eyes, turn our heads, or cover our ears? Or do we confront the task at hand and try to put our best foot forward and open our eyes wider, put our heads forward, and lean in closer?  I would have faith that most people would do the latter.  Some may feel that their $5 or a donated shoe may not go a long way, but if we all come together and do something to help, a little will add up to a lot, and help the nation get back up on its feet.

Today, I put my 6 month old in an Ergo and took my 3 year old, to take part in helping out in Haiti’s relief.  We first started out by going to Sports Chalet to donate 10 gently worn/almost new shoes for Souls 4 Souls.  It felt good to know we would be letting 10 individuals, both men and women, and kids have some soles for their feet.  After that we headed to Whole Foods to get some snacks before we went to the post office to drop off baby clothing for orphanages in Haiti.  After we got our snacks and came out, we were approached by a girl that was fundraising for Save the Children.  I ended up sponsoring a classroom for an entire month for $80 which includes 125 children and teacher training.  I wanted to make sure the majority of the money went to the children and I was told that 94% goes directly to the children, and the rest covers fundraising and administrative costs.  After sponsoring a classroom, which I am really excited about, we headed to the post office to send off our boxed baby clothing to Happy Heinys.  They are taking donations of new or good condition used baby clothing, small items, and diapers.  These items will be put in suitcases and missionaries will be taking it to the orphanages on the outskirts of Haiti, which hardly receives assistance, if any at all.

It felt good to make our Saturday, a day filled with service.  Remember, it’s not Haiti’s story, it’s our story!