One of the lovely ladies my mother works with has two children, Hailey (8) and Georgie (5). Last year, Hailey & Georgie each bought me brand-new shiny regulation-sized soccer balls to take to Rubanda. Good news Hailey & Georgie! Those soccer balls went to some very, very happy kids.
When Hailey & Georgie's mom told them that I was returning to Uganda, they were very excited again. They love looking at my photographs and talking with their mom about the students. This story so captivates their innocent little hearts.
This was Georgie's response to my last post:
"Okay mom, you have to give Tiffanie this blanket!" (holding up one of his blankets)
"Georgie, it is very hot in Uganda right now because it is their summer. They would not know what to do with a blanket."
(meaning, they would not need it at this time because of the weather)
"Well, Mom (very sternly now and putting his foot down!) Then you just tell Kim that she needs to stand up and tell them how to use it! (showing his mom) You take the corners like this and then you wrap it around your body like this and then you stay all warm inside like this."
Duhhhhhhhhh!
This is my favorite thing ever. Georgie, you have a golden heart my friend. Somewhere special in the world, you are going to make a large impact.
Knowing that children in Chicago are growing servant hearts for Uganda brings tears to my eyes. This little boy, 6 years old, was immediately affected by this story in a very concrete, simple way. I can imagine what practical thoughts ran through his tiny mind: If they don't have clothes, buy them some! If they don't have food, cook them dinner! If they aren't in school, get them on the bus!
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| 6 year old boy at New Times School |
Georgie is right! Sometimes you just need to stand up.
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