Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Corner View- WATER
One of the most beautiful blogs I know of is WHATEVER, and yesterday, Meg posted about an amazing company called Water4Christmas and their new etsy shop that will be donating ALL of their proceeds to build wells with clean water in Liberia. Here are some words from their site:
There are two primary choices in life; to accept conditions as they exist, or accept the responsibility for changing them." (Denis Waitley)
At Water for Christmas, we've allowed the existing conditions to break our hearts and spur us to action.
* We want to join others in solving the world's water crisis, where 1.1 billion people on the planet don't have access to safe, clean drinking water.
* We don't want to accept the conditions where unclean water and the lack of basic sanitation cause 80% of all sickness and disease and kill more people every year than all forms of violence, including war.
* It doesn't make sense that 4500 children should die every day from the lack of access to clean water.
Water for Christmas is partnering with charity: water (www.charitywater.org) to build wells in Africa. All proceeds from items sold in this shop will go directly to building fresh water wells in Liberia, West Africa. We believe that a small group of people can work together to change the world. Visit us at http://water4christmas.com
Since Wednesday's Corner View, courtesy of Trinsch, is WATER, what better way to celebrate and acknowledge what most of us take for granted than visiting this site and perhaps making a purchase? They have some beautiful things, including the gorgeous water drop Christmas ornament in the photo above (that I have promptly bought in two colors!).
Thanks to Meg for spreading the word!
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I loved that image so much and being a water sign myself that is one element I can't do without. In fact, my favourite city in the UK is not London but Brighton, in the south. The main reason is its seafront.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo. Many thanks.
Greetings from London.
Just, Wonderful. And Water-full! Thank-you for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written my friend. Love the raindrop stain glass. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat's GOOD water you posted about, Elizabeth. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePS I do hope it was just a cold, and that you're feeling better.
pure raindrops and pure thoughts!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing!
the photo is wonderful. the same with your thoughts and words. thank you and have a wonderful week*
ReplyDeletewater shiatsu is also great for children: maybe this link is interesting for you http://www.massageandbodywork.com/Articles/FebMar2003/Watsu.html
ReplyDeleteThanks for the intro to these new sites, going to check them out.
ReplyDeleteLove Renee xoxo
And here I am, about to walk down to the local water office to find out why, when I turn on my tap today, nothing comes out.
ReplyDeleteWater is life. Unimaginable that people have to live without it in a pure, accessible source.
Wow - I need to check out that site because I did my Corner View on giving water for Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful take on this week's theme.
ReplyDeleteClean water - something we definitely take for granted and assume is a natural resource all over the world.
This was such a great idea, and I loved her posting about the weekend when they got together to make all of those things (to sell). What a brilliant, creative, fun way to use time and talent, and not just ask for cash!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photo. And Water4Christmas is such a worthy project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I can't wait to go over there and donate. I love project like this that help communities to better themselves. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing this elizabeth. Wow, the photo is gorgeous and even more compelling is the story behind this organization. i HAVE FOUND my christmas gifts! i am going to the website right now! I always want to do something more meaningful at the holidays (since thats what they are TRULY all about) and this is a great way to do it :)
ReplyDeletebeautiful words and beautiful message, once again elizabeth.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this. Lovely products and good feeling.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this wealth of information and resources.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you and I also look forward to visit again.
Best wishes from Japan.
Thanks for sharing the great post. I love the raindrop.
ReplyDeleteOk, first... what an awesome corner view! I started to rant on Ida's blog but stopped myself before I really got started... such an important message! I told Ida, our church does a lot in Freedom Park in Africa. We are raising money for wells there among other things. Keep this important message going!!
ReplyDeleteSecond... love 'Whatever's' blog! And her house! Wow!
Great cause and great link!
I love the photo, and am glad to know about the organization. I am very inspired by the quote, too! It' so black and white - you accept a situation as is or take the responsibility to change it...wow!
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