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RSSA Child’s Gift of Bread for Haiti
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010Bringing the bread of life to Haiti is no easy feat. Following the country’s recent disaster, though, it has often been the children of our Church who are doing it in prophetic and inspiring ways.
When Anneliese first saw the television coverage of the earthquake in Haiti, she knew she had to do something. She knew that the right thing to do was respond—quickly, personally, tangibly. Most of us felt the same way. But Anneliese came up with a plan and set it in motion—gathering up, in just two days, over $800 to feed the children of Haiti. (To date, she has raised more than $2,000.)
Her mother first learned about her daughter’s project on an afternoon drive home from school.
“I’ve made stickers,” Anneliese said. “Do you want to buy some?”
“Maybe. Tell me more,” her mom said.
“Well, I was going to just give them to you, but I need money for the kids in Haiti. They’re hungry, and I’m going to buy them food.”
At home, the family joined forces for a mini–mass production of stickers and cards and began marketing them. The next day at the Diocesan Council, Anneliese’s grandmother asked Council members for support with the project. The Bishop promised to match what was raised. And a little girl’s compassion and vision were transformed into a generous gift of love for Haiti’s children.
We received this lovely note from Anneliese on one of the cards, which has a beautiful drawing of her with her mom.
THANK YOU, Anneliese, for making this Easter truly about bringing the Bread of Life to all through Christ’s resurrection.
Have a wonderful and joyous Easter season.
