We have a boutique on board for those heading home to leave anything they no longer want behind. The crew is allowed to pick three items each time it opens. What a great way to reuse items! There's quite a lot of traffic within the two hours. I must admit it's not easy to be on the receiving end. Many times I've been on the other end.. volunteering at soup kitchens, sandwich runs, handing out used clothing, etc. I definitely believe in the act of giving. But receiving is another story, especially receiving used items. I'm not saying that I've never reused anything.. I've wore a bunch of hand-me-downs growing up, however it has always been from people I know. The fact that these items have been used, touched, coated with germs linger in my head. None the less it's a sad reality that many here treat garbage as treasure. There's no need for MS to hire garbage collectors because they show up regardless. But what would it be like for them to receive something new? Something which they too can be first time owners of? How would it be like to give my best instead of my used to them?
On a side note, hurray!! I had pizza for dinner tonight=D!!!
Hi Janet, glad of you to share the stories of your mission trip to us. You have definately brought to our attention, the stuggles of what proverty brings to the people of Africa. What is ours, is merely what is borrowed or provided by God, and what is used (such as clothing) is always new to the person on the receiving end. ps. would be nice if you could include some pictures on your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Alfred, thanks for reading my blog. Have we met before? Are you from SCBC? Unfortunately the internet is very slow here so I will not be posting any photos.
ReplyDeleteHey Janet, we haven't met yet but I did see your presentation when you where on the podium (first week there). And yes, I am attending starting to attend SCBC at the moment. Glad that your sharing your adventures with us :-)
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