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As of this writing over 155 Jordan Reed Hat ,000 of our brothers and sisters have died in Asia from the natural disaster of a tsunami. As Ann and I have watched the death toll climb over the past week, Ann reminded me that we are not simply citizens of Flat Rock, or of North Carolina, or of the United States -- we are world citizens. We are all on this planet together Josh Norman Hat , playing the game called life full out, doing the best we can in each situation, and if we're ever to truly experience a World On Purpose we can no longer isolate ourselves by made up borders or beliefs.


Another interesting number that I heard related to the tsunami disaster was that over 1 billion dollars had been pledged to help the victims. One thing that we did as a family on New Year's Eve was to discuss what we felt we could do as 'world citizens' to help our world family through this challenging time. Here's what we came up with. I share this simply to encourage and to inspire others to explore for themselves what they can do.


It has evolved into a simple 4 Step Plan:


1. Pray for those most affected. You might include in your prayer something like this: "Please help us recognize that what has happened is an opportunity masquerading as a natural disaster. It is an opportunity for us all to come together as ONE in love and harmony. Help me stay mindful to this opportunity."


2. Contribute some 'good green energy' of money now to help the people of Asia to get through these next few weeks. Our 12-year old daughter, Amber Trent Williams Hat , asked if she could contribute from her "Future Fund"-- money that has been set aside for her futurecollege. Realizing she has no future that doesn't include the rest of the world, we agreed.


3. Pledge to continue giving throughout the year. After all, the rebuilding process will take years. Long after this matter is no longer in the news, there will still be much to do Adrian Peterson Hat , so we felt some continual support was important. One way we're planning to provide ongoing support is by 'adopting' or sponsoring one or more children. Here are a couple of the agencies through which this can be done:


As a child sponsor, you'll see up close and personal, through corresponding with your sponsored child, how you are helping to create a better Alex Smith Hat , brighter future for children in need. For less than a $1 a day, your sponsored child and others in the community can benefit from quality education, school health and nutrition programs and many other initiatives.


Child sponsorship makes a difference in a child's life. Your participation results in benefits like safe, clean drinking water Wes Martin Hat , improved education and health care, increased family income, and more in countries where such benefits are often unattainable. You'll be helping to provide the most basic needs of your sponsored child.


Another way to provide support is through the Heifer Project:


After immediate needs for food, shelter Bryce Love Hat , fresh water, clothing and other necessities have been met, Heifer works within communities to empower disaster survivors with the economic means - such as livestock, training and other resources - to rebuild their families Terry McLaurin Hat , their neighborhoods and their hope for sustainable futures.


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