Asia/ Tsunami

We just heard that our friend is safe in Thailand. It is difficult for me to imagine the numbers of people that have been killed by the tsunami and its effects. On google they have a link for relief and aid. When i began to look into the organizations that are taking donations to help, i was surprised. i'm sure i sound naive, but i can't think of a better word. maybe there are so many things fighting for my attention that i miss these things. it was inspiring to see a list, of organizations...of people...that work to bring relief and help to others. i have known of red cross and habitat for humanity, save the children and unicef. i have heard of doctors without borders. but, i never saw these organizations as anything but a minority of people. the exception to the life that i see most people living, or at least i thought. what a powerful thought it would be to see those things as the majority. as the norm. to see other occupations and distractions as the exception to outward concern, relief for pthers around the globe and in our neighborhoods. i wonder why it isn't that way?

http://www.google.com/tsunami_relief.html

the above link if you want to help and don't know how, like i did. there is another blog about tsunami relief. tons of information on the internet. thankfully. if you dont know how to help, you can learn instantly. the information is right at your fingertips. not just for extraordinary tragedies like the tsunami. helping in anyway - it's available everywhere.

why aren't these things the focus of our news? this is the stuff that is good. this is the stuff that is important. the caring. the helping.

i love the show extreme home makeover. it makes me cry :) whoever thought of it is a genius. so simple, but so powerful and good and hopeful. it's lovely. it's amazing. it makes me feel so good to see what happens on that screen for an hour or so.

i'm reading a book called The Future of Peace. I like it. I am sorely misinformed about many things. Or not informed enough. people that work for peace. for understanding. that is so important in this world.
i'm so thankful for them.