This last month and a half has been one stupendously exciting ride.... Possible Dreams International has exploded in a way which I never dreamed it could.....
We've already got people running marathons, holding trivia nights, concerts, dinners (this will be the subject of my next post...stay tuned), casual clothes days etc etc for the gracious people of Swaziland...who live in a country with the highest rate of death and the lowest life expectancy in the entire world.
What a priveledge it is to witness the generosity and compassion of ordinary human beings around the world joining hands to build bridges of tangible hope across the deep and viscerally real wounds of poverty, HIV/AIDS, malnutrition and endemic disease.
Its not just the monetary donations which inspire. Its the heartfelt desire of people around the world to become ambassadors of possiblity. To find a way, however small, of committing themselves to the work of bringing hope to their yet unmet brothers and sisters in despair around the world.
One of the most touching emails i've received was from a young 12 year old girl in New Delhi asking me if there was anyway that she too could 'become part of the dream.'
I told her to hold the people of the world in her heart.... And to use whatever gifts she had, in whatever way she could to bring joy into the lives of those around her....
She is making greeting cards, some of which will be sent to impoverished people in Swaziland and others which will go to poor people in the slums of New Delhi.
One of our board members and my beautiful friend Jacquelyn Eisenberg, has put together this youtube video for PDI.... I wanted to share it with you today and ask that if you feel it appropriate you might find a place for it on your blog or website.... So that others might learn about the work we do for those in need....and be reminded that it truly is possible for ordinary people to make a difference in this world.
My love to you all,
M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiYhEpMnfDg
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You truely are the change..wil surely spread awareness about PDI and have been doing it to some extend.Places all around the world need people to come together and make a difference, coz making a difference is definately in our hands.
May the world smile under more of such blessed guidance.
It was great connecting on your blog... I will be reading it in more detail.. I would also like to help in some way.. may be reading through will guide me, else I will again contact you :)
Btw, I also live in New Delhi now.
I would be very proud indeed to link to this wonderful VT from my blog. It contains a powerful and impressive message. By reaching out around the world, each and every one of us can make a difference in the lifes of these gracious people. Thank you Jacquelyn for all you have done and all you continue to do for PDI.
Maithri, look up there. See that blue sky? Any minute now a big flurry of love will arrive from me - reach up and catch it! xx
Let's hear it for dreamers, Maithri. :)
Dearest friend, the timing of this could not have been more perfect.
In about 4 or 5 posts it will be my 500th post and I have arranged with Tessa to buy some pictures and have some giveaways on my blog for the 500th post and it was to raise awareness about this important work.
So now I will have this wonderful video to put on the post too.
Is that you singing Maithri, it sounds like you (and no I don't mean John Lennon).
Love Renee xoxo
I'm having some ideas. Oh, yes. You have sparked a lot of ideas in me as I've sat here and cried my way through lunch.
I'm happy Possible Dreams has been making things happen. It is a beautiful thing to see.
How wonderful Maithri, yes anything is possible. I loved the building with the children painted on it from all around the world.
Blessings,
Lori
My love and gratitude to you all dear friends for your kind words and wonderful support,
May love surround you,
M
Maithri I am having my giveaway on Tuesday and so was wondering where you would prefer me to donate the money through paypal. Should I put it here or through the possible dreams site.
I was thinking of just putting here, I thik that is better, do you have paypal.
Love Renee xoxo
Where can we send cards and how? What kinds of greetings are they looking for?
Maithri come check it out and see if it seems okay.
Love Renee xoxo
Hi Maithri, I will post the video on my blog. I come via Renee's blog. Peace be with you.
What a glorious achievement! Bless you and your team.
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