darfur now

this wedensday we shared a meal & watched DARFUR NOW
a stunning documentary captured the lives of 6 individuals
& what they are doing to help the situation in west Sudan.
here are some thoughts from some of us who viewed it:

Kate's Thoughts:

Justice in Africa has been on my mind for several years now. Several friends I know are involved in volunteer work there, and my husband and I donate to groups that permanently do work there. But some day I would love to go there myself. It is hard to imagine the extreme fear these people live in day in & day out. I have such a cream puff life. I do not want to take my life situation for granted, like many of us realize when we become aware of the outside world. And I want to use my resources to make an impact over there. This documentary encourages me to know that perseverance pays in raising awareness & sacrificing time, energy and money to make a difference. Quick solutions aren't solutions at all. It takes a long while to change minds, hearts and governmental policies. It is overwhelming to imagine people/regimes exist that are so evil, corrupt and ruthless. I have a very difficult time with that. It seems a little reasoning could bring someone to care & turn from their evil ways that are hurting nations, but it isn't that simple. When God gave us free will, it is amazing what some people do with that.