American lifestyles of the midwest mediocrity… meet Tables For Hope.
They were finally there! This was the destination they flew half-way across the world and had long been preparing for. Travelling through Addis Ababa, conditions much more desolate than their American experience had them accustomed to, they entered the orphanage they had so longed to see. Their hearts filled with hope for what good they could do here….
Inside, there was a boy. He had been in his bed for three days. His leg… broken, and there was no way to fix it. Already, this missions group was aware of how they would come up short on this trip. Our American mentality makes us believe we can do all things, anything, anytime. Unfortunately, out of our element this doesn’t include anywhere…. here… you can check out the orphanage:
http://www.olivet.org/?page_id=138
They came back with stories for the church that sent them. Yes! They had done so much, but their hearts were filled with even more hope now than before they’d gone. I’ve spoken with missionaries before, and it always amazes me how they come back with a deeper sense of needing to help, and a higher credit limit of hope for the people who need it… They simply knew, they must do more. They MUST send medical supplies and personnel. Rumblings of Tables for Hope began:
That was where I became involved. They are making a gourmet dinner and asked if I could help create the dessert. Something fancy, something special. Those of you who read this blog know I’m up for crazy feats.
The dinner is June 2. I just can’t get this image of this boy out of my head. I’m sure his leg has healed by now. I find it so surreal that making 300 plus chocolates with decadent fillings will actually help this or any other child that lives across the world.
American lifestyles of the midwest mediocrity… meet Tables For Hope.
I know that this fundraiser needs to sell out… So here I am… Doing more… I know you may not be reading from Fargo, or may not be able to attend, but please, consider contacting this church… Olivet Lutheran 701- 235- 6603 and ask how you too, can donate to the Tables For Hope event… it will change a child’s life.
Videos like this tear my heart out. I want to be there with those kids, especially the little boy who held the empty water bottle in his shyness.
me too, Larry… me too.