Let’s bring it back to the grass roots. Bear with me, this charity post takes some ‘splainin.
I have been reading blogs lately—a pastime in which I previously was not engaged. Moreover, I have been reading your blogs. In so doing I stumbled across Angie’s blog (Bring the Rain), and was absolutely inspired by the grace that oozed from her story of personal loss. Read the story here. I wrote her and asked her whether we could donate to a foundation she supported—perhaps one that touched on the discrete issues with which she has dealt. Do you know what she did?
She directed me to her brother’s site—The Luke Sponberg Foundation. And that story was also moving. The Sponberg’s lost a son to SIDS earlier this year. Many of you know the story better than I, but needless to say, the grace with which they write inspires me to reexamine my trappings. It is humbling.
So here’s what I’m asking you to do today. If you are moved by these stories, please purpose to donate a little of your Christmas “difference” to the American SIDS institute on behalf of the Sonbergs. Better yet, leave them a comment asking if there is another way you can be involved in dontating some "difference" to their foundation. Or, alternatively, donate a bit of your Christmas “difference” to the Hope Clinic for Women—another charitable organization recommended by Angie.
Many of you know these people, whether in person or in blog-land. Perhaps your connection with them individually will inspire you to make a difference today. And if you do, please, oh please, comment below. You may do it anonymously if you wish.
