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Monday, January 18, 2010

Life Lessons

I am reading If the World Were a Village: A Book about the World's People to EvieG right now. This is a book (also made into a narrated TV version) about what life would be like if the world were a village made up of 100 people. It encourages 'world-mindedness', an 'approach and attitude to life'. Click here for a clip. It puts the global village into a condensed perspective for little ones. It is really amazing.

Given what has happened in Haiti, I have taken the time to try and explain things like fresh food and water, housing and living conditions to EvieG and how disasters can strike and change the lives of millions. I am trying to show her that there are many people in the world who are living through horrific tragedy and who are simply trying to survive. I don't know how much she can comprehend but I figure it is worthwhile explaining.

The next question is trying to be proactive. By donating to the cause is one way, but I am often thinking to myself, how else can we help or how can she see the realities and struggles that people are faced with everyday around the world? This will be something I explore as the Wee Ladies get older.

It is so easy to carry on with our days with our kids. I have been thinking a lot about how the people in Haiti are coping. I realize that in our global village, we are all neighbours and we all can do something to help in times of need.

All's I'm sayin's all.


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