CHI's in HAITI

Think they even know what a CHI is in Haiti? I doubt it. Last night I was complaining about STILL not having a CHI (hair straightener - mine broke last week and I'm eagerly awaiting my new one to arrive in the mail) when I realized just how bratty it was for me to complain about something so insignificant when there are people ALL over the world with much MUCH bigger problems. When put in perspective, it was hard for me to feel even a tiny little bit sorry for myself. I have frizzy hair, big WHOOP. Many of the people in Haiti have nothing, literally. The more I hear on the news, the more I understand just how devastating the situation really is. I really worry that there is no way for the people of Haiti to recover from this. How will they rebuild?

The entire situation has been weighing heavily on my heart. I've felt a nagging to step up and contribute in some way. So instead of just feeling sorry for all the people in pain and suffering right now I decided I needed to take action. A famous person once said, "One man's trash is another man's treasure" and I believe it! These wise words inspired me to host a garage sale this weekend to benefit World Vision's Haiti Relief Fund. That's right folks, we are going to give our garage sale earnings (however little or much that should be) to support the efforts of World Vision to help those in Haiti. Hopefully we will have a good turnout and make some money! Not only that, I hope that bringing it to people's attention will help encourage them to do something whether it's give time, money or resources to the cause. It's all about raising awareness!

So if you're reading this and will be in the area on Saturday, please stop by! You might leave with a new treasure and you will definitely leave knowing you've done your good deed for the day!