Lately I've been feeling like I've been kinda... hmmm... how can I say it... Ok just a brat! I've been a little whiny. That might be a reason I haven't been posting quite as much because I don't want you guys to get tired of me. :-) Well my body has just been going through changes that I'm not use to but it's ok. I may be bigger and I may not be able to run fast but see here's the thing it's all temporary. So today I was reminded that I should be grateful that I can still run even if it's slower and I have food on my table to feed the growing baby that is going to join us soon. I'm not sure if I've mentioned on here before that I'm originally from Colombia, South America. I still have a lot of family that lives there and I get to go visit them soon! Well today is Dia Internacional Contra Las Minas and some countries are putting on a race to help raise awareness and funds.
Which translated is a day against mines.
One of my favorite artist from Colombia has made it his mission to raise awareness of this problem:
Juanes started the
Mi Sangre Foundation to help victims of anti-personnel mines, and is a Goodwill Ambassador for United for Colombia.
He performed before the European Parliament in 2006 as part of a
campaign to increase awareness of the use of land mines around the
world. The Parliament donated €2.5 million ($3.15m) to demine Colombia
and to rehabilitate victims of the landmines.
Juanes has received numerous honors for his humanitarian work, including:
- An escopetarra (a decommissioned AK-47 converted into a guitar) by
peace activist César López, which he later sold at a fundraiser for
$17,000.
Why am I bringing all this to light? Well I think it is a worthy cause and I need to stop complaining about my first world problems! I'm going to practice being thankful this week and hope to make it a daily habit. So first and foremost I am thankful that I can still run and that I don't have to worry about possibly going out into a field and stepping on one of these. What are you thankful for?
Ok to lighten the mood just a little a few first world problem memes I found.
4 comments:
Those are funny at the end :)...we get so wrapped up in our convenient lives that we forget there are bigger problems out there. Good for you for stepping up and noticing. You have a big heart!
Do you remember the large chair with one leg broken of in Switzerland? It was to honor those injured by land mines.
I'm thankful that the Voice has Usher...
Where is this one broken leg chair in Switzerland at?????
Thank you for the reminder of putting things into perspective
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