busy. but busy in a good way.

here's what i've been working on for the past couple of days.

and here's the story behind it...

friday night i said a prayer.

i prayed that i would be granted more opportunities to serve.

i also prayed that if an opportunity to serve presented itself, i would have the ability and desire to help however i could.

then i went to sleep.

saturday morning as i sat reading the paper, eating a bowl of honey-nut cheerios, this article was on the front page.

i was moved.

moved by the actions of this family to serve the children living in afghanistan, but on an even deeper level, i was moved by the instantaneous answer to my prayer just a few short hours earlier.

i knew what i needed to do.

i said another little prayer.

this time to say "thank you."

then, i took a while and thought about how i could use my time and talents to help this wonderfully worthy cause.

so, in addition to providing donations of school supplies, i offered to help by creating a website dedicated to their service.

stephanie was thrilled and so very appreciative. she and her husband are doing an amazing thing. it is my sincere hope that you'll take the time to read about their efforts to help improve the lives of the sweet children in afghanistan through the power of education.

there is no greater gift than the gift of education.

and i ask, next time you're at the grocery store, swing by the school supply isle won't you?

just $10 worth would make a great donation...and a big difference.

visit the site for stephanie's contact information or to learn where donations are being accepted.

i promise, you'll love the way you'll feel inside if you do!