Following the terrible fires in my country recently, many farmers are struggling to feed their animals. There is simply nothing green for miles, winter stores of hay are burnt and the tremendous increase in demand for hard feed means it is completely sold out in some areas.
A friend has been organising a collection of money and donations for fire victims and came across the details of one such farmer. She was having difficulty communicating with him as sh
e doesn't speak Portuguese, but she really wanted to help.
At my suggestion, my elder son telephoned the man on her behalf and determined his exact needs. On Wednesday, my friend will visit him with a truck load of the feed his animals most need. I have asked her to buy an extra couple of sacks from me to add to the delivery.
In the midst of so much devastation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed at ways we can help. In my experience, there is always a way. And each time, the giver receives so much more than the receiver.
A friend has been organising a collection of money and donations for fire victims and came across the details of one such farmer. She was having difficulty communicating with him as sh
e doesn't speak Portuguese, but she really wanted to help.At my suggestion, my elder son telephoned the man on her behalf and determined his exact needs. On Wednesday, my friend will visit him with a truck load of the feed his animals most need. I have asked her to buy an extra couple of sacks from me to add to the delivery.
In the midst of so much devastation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed at ways we can help. In my experience, there is always a way. And each time, the giver receives so much more than the receiver.
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- Posted by AndiCas
- Nov 17, 2017
- Comments (6)
Readers Comments
Pyronik wrote: So much kindness there, good on your friend & your son & you. I can't imagine what it's like to lose everything like that & not be able to pop round to the neighbours for help cos they've lost everything too. My thoughts are still with you all through the recovery.
DANCE wrote: thank you and son for doing this!
Mish wrote: So beautiful it filled my eyes w/tears â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
KMbhai wrote: May God bless you lots of love and prosperity...👌👌
mindyjourney wrote: So much loving and caring energy in your community! Thank you for being such a force of support :)))). What a kind-hearted country â¤ï¸.
leoladyc728 wrote: so wonderful
