Dear readers (if there are any of you left),
I am truly sorry that I have been away so long. There are so many things I could have written about, such as Jared Loughner, the sick man who shot Rep.Giffords, the pathetic state of our economy, and the pathetic state of mental healthcare in the U.S., the treatment for spina bifida that has been showing promise, the disaster in Japan, recent examples of racism, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to comment on these issues thanks to mountains of schoolwork and college prep. So, let's move on to something slightly more current.
Three days ago, TOMS shoes had its annual "Day Without Shoes." I first heard about this day in my Junior religion class last year (the same class that inspired this blog, actually). I thought it was such a brilliant idea, and I fully intended to participate. But then I thought, "Oh, wait. I can't walk around outside without shoes. I can't feel my feet and I could get hurt." Then I realized just how lucky I am to be able to make the decision to put on my expensive ankle/foot orthotics which protect my feet from injury, and wear my shoes to further protect my feet. Millions of people don't have that choice. They don't have any shoes at all, and if they have a disability as severe as mine, chances are that they are either bedridden or dead because they cannot get the surgeries and other medical treatments they need to survive.
That day in religion class really made me think about how fortunate I really am, and how much I take for granted, especially things like my crutches, wheelchair and leg braces. I have been given so much, and even if I cannot participate fully in TOMS "Day Without Shoes," I WILL find another way to raise awareness about social justice and give back to society.
Readers, we are so blessed. I challenge you to count your blessings. Next, I challenge you to make a list of ways you can be a blessing for someone else. It doesn't have to be anything earth-shattering, just a simple act of kindness, charity, or activism will do. Donate hair to Locks of Love, join Race for the Cure, help the SPCA, go barefoot for TOMS "Day Without Shoes," volunteer at a hospital, work at a camp for children with health problems, wear purple on October 20th to speak out against gay bullying, or make a pledge to do something kind to brighten someone's (or some people's) day, every day. In other words, find an issue you are passionate about, and do something about it. We are all so blessed, so let's share our blessings with those who need it the most. God bless.
I am truly sorry that I have been away so long. There are so many things I could have written about, such as Jared Loughner, the sick man who shot Rep.Giffords, the pathetic state of our economy, and the pathetic state of mental healthcare in the U.S., the treatment for spina bifida that has been showing promise, the disaster in Japan, recent examples of racism, etc. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to comment on these issues thanks to mountains of schoolwork and college prep. So, let's move on to something slightly more current.
Three days ago, TOMS shoes had its annual "Day Without Shoes." I first heard about this day in my Junior religion class last year (the same class that inspired this blog, actually). I thought it was such a brilliant idea, and I fully intended to participate. But then I thought, "Oh, wait. I can't walk around outside without shoes. I can't feel my feet and I could get hurt." Then I realized just how lucky I am to be able to make the decision to put on my expensive ankle/foot orthotics which protect my feet from injury, and wear my shoes to further protect my feet. Millions of people don't have that choice. They don't have any shoes at all, and if they have a disability as severe as mine, chances are that they are either bedridden or dead because they cannot get the surgeries and other medical treatments they need to survive.
That day in religion class really made me think about how fortunate I really am, and how much I take for granted, especially things like my crutches, wheelchair and leg braces. I have been given so much, and even if I cannot participate fully in TOMS "Day Without Shoes," I WILL find another way to raise awareness about social justice and give back to society.
Readers, we are so blessed. I challenge you to count your blessings. Next, I challenge you to make a list of ways you can be a blessing for someone else. It doesn't have to be anything earth-shattering, just a simple act of kindness, charity, or activism will do. Donate hair to Locks of Love, join Race for the Cure, help the SPCA, go barefoot for TOMS "Day Without Shoes," volunteer at a hospital, work at a camp for children with health problems, wear purple on October 20th to speak out against gay bullying, or make a pledge to do something kind to brighten someone's (or some people's) day, every day. In other words, find an issue you are passionate about, and do something about it. We are all so blessed, so let's share our blessings with those who need it the most. God bless.
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