Precious Water

I took a book to the pool this afternoon, written for young people by award-winning author Linda Sue Park. It is based on the life of one of the Lost Boys of Sudan. I was so caught up in the hardship of war-torn and drought-stricken life for 11 year old Salva, I couldn't stop til I had finished. Then I looked up through my tears and saw the irony of this amazing swimming pool full of thousands of gallons of the cleanest, purest most refreshing water available. Water we take for granted.I was so shaken by the injustice of this contrast, I immediately went home and made a donation to Water for Sudan. org. To learn more about this organization and what it has accomplished by providing clean water for communities in Sudan, follow this link: http://www.waterforsudan.org/

[Kerri]

Great collage!

[Rick Schies]

A wonderful story Allison, and that is often how we are touched and led to help those in need.

[cglist]

Such a contrast...

[Reba]

will make a donation - the power of photography, huh?

[Allison Williams]

@reba Thank you Reba; Now if you want to really be moved, get a hold of the book.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

The story would have meant nothing if it had not prompted you to make a difference and DO something. I think I'll track down a copy of that myself. Even though I have a pile of about 20 or so to read, nothing's "calling my name right now!" Time for a trip to the library.

[Allison Williams]

@olivetreeann Thank you, Ann for caring. This book will have an impact on you, i'm sure. Not just the amazing story but the beautiful writing.

[Terry]

I agree with you. We take so much for granted in this country. If the electricity goes out for an hour and we panic. People in countries like you have read, would laugh at this inconvenience . great shot to go with the story

[Phil Howcroft]

poignant and thought provoking words Allison making an even bigger impact because of your image of the 'good life' and an image that sor of says 'the great american dream' ......superb Allison, I will shed a tear with you

[Mrs. Smith]

Wonderful collage...and thanks for sharing this book. I'll have to look for it now.

[Karen Hurd (hwy61)]

Do you remember meeting Michael, one of the "lost boys of Sudan" from the book of the same name? He came to our school with Wayne Jacoby of Global Education Motivators (G.E.M.) I was so touched by his story that I did the same thing...gave a donation to help others in his country...actually, in his home town.