I had intended to write a fluffy little blip about my day and share a few pictures of us doing little bits of nothing. I had a few helpful hint to share and was going to head to bed at a decent time. However, the universe had a different plan.
How often do you see people post videos to watch on Facebook and you pay no attention? How often are you invited to events that you never even take time to look at? I am guilty of both. I tend to browse with one eye on my computer and the other on my daughter stacking books on her sister. I’m not sure what made me notice tonight. More than a few friends had reposted this video, so I guess it was the repetition that made me take a second glance.
Before I go on, I need you to promise me something. Pretend that I am standing in front of you, begging you for your promise. You’ll feel so incredibly guilty if you don’t follow through, right?? Please read this whole post. Do not stop, even if it gets difficult. If you aren’t able to read the whole post and watch the attached 30 minute video, please find time as soon as you can. This is important.
I’m the first to admit that I don’t enjoy feeling bad. I always pick the romantic comedy to watch or books that have a happy ending. I’m not even a fan of watching the news. It’s always gloom and doom and it depresses me. I like to surround myself with goodness and peace and light and love. There’s nothing wrong with that, but there’s a world bigger than my happiness bubble.
Let’s imagine something for a moment. Pick someone you love dearly. Someone that means the world to you. I immediately hone in on my babies. Imagine that they are in trouble. Imagine that they need your help. How far would you go for them? Most of you would probably go to the ends of the earth. Literally. Now imagine seeing a unknown child hurting in front of you. Most of us have a heart big enough to reach out and help this unknown little person who can’t yet protect themselves. Love makes the world go round!
I don’t want to dwell on the horrors of the past for more than a moment, but let’s take a quick look back. There have been situations in our history that has made my blood boil. The Holocaust and the segregation of women and races are two that always start me on a rampage. I feel angry that more wasn’t noticed or acted upon at that time. Where was the love and the united front of humans fighting for each other instead of against each other? Why does it matter what color or sex you are? As the human race (which includes every single human under the sun), we can strengthen each other by caring and loving and reaching out to each other. YOU can be the warmth and touch that someone desperately needs. YOU can make a difference in someone’s life. How good will it feel when you do something outside your day to day tasks and actually join a movement that will only better the lives of thousands of people??
I will ask you for two things. First of all, watch this video. It is 30 minutes, so try to set that time aside. It’s worth watching in one sitting. Secondly, do what you can to support this movement. Something as simple and free as signing the petition can make the difference. Don’t tell yourself that you’ll do something later. Do it now. Allow yourself to be moved by the emotion and depth of caring shown and use that to catapult yourself into doing and moving. Make this the day that you decided to educate yourself on what is happening in Uganda. Make this the day that you decide to help. I appreciate you taking the time. I am sending each and every person light and love and an enormous hug for joining hands with all those who have committed themselves to seeing a change in the lives of those too young to defend their rights.
Click here to watch the video:
via KONY 2012 on Vimeo.
The power of one…multiplied endlessly, can change the world. Thanks for sharing! xo ao
Awesome you posted this on your blog. I can’t wait to get started and involved!! JOSEPH KONY. Spread the word.
Thank you for this post..my son in law also posted it and I did as well and plan to join and send $$$.
Back to you…I started reading your post a few months back in the paper. I knew your husband while he was at LBHS where I worked. (I was in charge of the Community Service requirement) He was also friends with my daughter Krista.
I read your story and find you to be such a brave woman and such an inspiration to many. I pray that you will lead a long life and watch your girls grow to be strong and beautiful women like their mother.
Many blessings to you and your family.
Chris Krach