Remember the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004? I do. I was overwhelmed at the catastrophe. I couldn’t imagine it. The number of fatalities was outrageous and I felt wiped out emotionally. I felt like there was nothing I could do from my economic and physical status to make even a small difference. I was helpless, I thought.
I am one of those people who always appreciate other people who try to make a small difference for a big problem. I sat back and watched reports of Hurricane Katrina from my hospital bed while in labor with Olivia. My heart was sad…I personalized it and it became my devastation. I thought, "I wish there were something I could do, but…." I continued to watch and was comforted by all of the people who made a difference while I watched nursing my newborn baby at home weeks later. I felt a tinge of jealously when I heard of the people who traveled to New Orleans and helped in whatever way they could.
If there is something I learned from these two previous disasters, it is that I cannot stand by and watch any longer considering the calamity in Haiti. I have been inspired with peoples generosity monetarily, but more inspired am I by those who are doing small things to show their support and care- probably because that person could be me. It seems attainable. Perhaps it was the small comment made from my friend in Relief Society who said she is going to see if she can raise money from a bake sale or something, maybe it was when I watched a cute girl in the mid west from CBS news making bracelets with all of her friends to sale. Probably both. Anyway I have been motivated to help. Lex wants to help. We need your help?! Help for Haiti!
I came across a cute idea to make a scarf out of an old man’s t-shirt (the shirt not the man and size m or larger) on the Internet. I quickly knew that I had to make some. So I did, they turned out cute – Lex and I both love them. Thinking about a way to help Haiti and loving these scarves seemed the perfect option for us to do our part. We are joining efforts to sale at least 20 for $5 each. That is our first goal: $100. Not too much, but still something, right? So I have raided Stephen’s closet and found a few t-shirts (5), but in order to make the scarves with pure profit we are asking for donations of old t-shirts (to meet our goal we need at least 15 more), or you can buy one of our scarves? Either way, we would appreciate your support.
Finally, I want to share with you my new favorite song right now. Stephen and I watched Hope for Haiti last Friday evening. When we heard Justin Timberlake sing, "Hallelujah" (click on the song title to hear) we knew we would be buying the tracks of the evening off of iTunes. I would encourage you to buy them as well, you won’t be disappointed. Btw – who knew Justin Timberlake had such a beautiful voice? Not me! I thought he was a show-off dancer – who wanted a singing career? I was pleasantly surprised! Hope you are too!
P.S. If you live in Rexburg and have some shirts for donations, let us know and we will come and take them off of your hands. If you want to order a scarf to buy we will deliver it to your door! Thanks 🙂
Post Edit: My friend drew my attention to "Halo" from the Hope for Haiti soundtrack, another new favorite! Listen, Smile, & Enjoy.