my friend amy told me about this organization called
charity: water.
i think it's awesome.
the statistics will make you feel sick.
you will feel sad, selfish and disgusted.
but we can do something.
we can't all go to africa or liberia.
but we probably can all give $20 for clean water for a whole village.
can you even BEGIN to imagine this?
we wouldn't let our kids touch that water...let alone use it.
or DRINK IT?!!
the founder is scott harrison.
he is 33....like me.
he changed everything and went to serve the poor...totally UN-like me.
you can give through their site....badge in the sidebar.
you can give through jody's site (i think....)
you can get cool merchandise to encourage others to give.
but just give.
if you have any extra this christmas...
just give water.
and if you have the time you can watch this.
What a great cause. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rachel | December 01, 2008 at 06:31 AM
Wow - it makes me feel guilty that I showered today. Such a waste of good water.
Thanks for continuously putting your 'public platform' to good use! Your blog is truly tidbits of inspiration!
Take care Duerksen family!
Posted by: Art Cant Hurt | November 27, 2008 at 09:05 PM
thanks for posting this Meg!! i can't tell you how much I appreciate you getting the word out. I might just HUG you next time I see you. :-) (ha ha)
Posted by: pam | November 27, 2008 at 02:28 PM
thanks meg. something we all take for granted.
Posted by: traci | November 27, 2008 at 05:40 AM
I feel so guilty--and so glad we have fresh, clean, running water all the time.
Posted by: Aubrey | November 26, 2008 at 07:52 PM
you are a good soul megan. this is such a heartfelt post and full of compassion.
XOX you are dear to me. thanks for this and so much more.
Posted by: Robin Laws | November 26, 2008 at 07:31 PM
it's scary. i did a post that i think would interest you too.
http://therauths.blogspot.com/2008/11/advent-conspiracy.html
Posted by: The Rauths | November 26, 2008 at 02:24 PM
Aw, this is amazing. Thanks for sharing the need. heart wrenching.
Thanksgiving blessings to you,
Melissa
Posted by: melissa @ the inspired room | November 26, 2008 at 02:20 PM
Thank you so much for sharing this. I'm going to look into it more...I have a September birthday, and so does my son, two brothers, my dad, and two sisters-in-law. We could raise a bunch of money!
Posted by: Ann Marie | November 26, 2008 at 01:07 PM
Great post...crazy how much we take for granted and how little it takes to make a life saving difference in someone's life. Seriously, when are you coming to Okla. so we can grab a Starbucks and roam through a craft store together?
Posted by: Ashley | November 26, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Thanks Megan, this is a great cause. I've put the information on my blog (and linked to yours).
Posted by: Sharla | November 26, 2008 at 07:53 AM
Tears on my face, too... because I know how many people read Jody's blog, and I know how many people read your blog, and now, all those people together, knowing about this... wow. Only $20. Or even $10. (Look for info on Jody's blog about $10 Fridays) What a huge difference a few moms can make in the world. Thank you, thank you, for sharing this.
Posted by: amy j. | November 26, 2008 at 07:20 AM
I think its great you are so gung ho about this... your eagerness excitement is contagious...
I will definitely offer up some prayers for this nobel cause.
God bless-
Amanda
Posted by: Amanda | November 26, 2008 at 06:33 AM
I have had dreams about this since I went on the website a few weeks ago. It is now "one of my favorite things". I may not be Oprah, but I think everyone needs to know about this.
Posted by: Shana | November 26, 2008 at 06:23 AM
Tears, are rolling down my face! Thank You Megan...
BiG hUgS! Lanny
Posted by: Lanny Stanard | November 26, 2008 at 04:15 AM