When I had time the other day to sit down to an afternoon show of Oprah I was glad it was one of her 'spirit' shows because I'm getting a bit tired of those makeovers. But this one was particularly special and captured my heart because it was the 'Christmas kindness' segment. I have never cried so much over a talk show before. I felt it embarassing for anyone to come into the room to see me like that!

The purpose of the 'Christmas Kindness' segment was to reach out to everyone out there watching that show to give to those people in South Africa, especially those kids who have no parents. That area of Africa at least 1/3 adults and children have aids. The average age is prob 30. They have no medicines, no knowledge of HIV/AIDS, they are falling sick and thousands are dying. It seems that their population will soon be no more if this continues to happen and that AIDS continues to spread.

It was so heart wrenching to see those kids who have no shoes, no proper homes (built of cardboard), no pens/paper for education, not much food/water and no medical help. I saw babies who had HIV...so sad :( But when I saw Oprah visit them during Christmas season she brought gifts of food, stationary, new clothes, parties, medical help, etc...she is really my hero! :) For her to earn so much money and give so much back I think this is what everyone should be considering. Oprah put a smile on every single face, but instead she was crying herself cuz she felt sad for each of their stories.

It doesn't really take that much money to look after a human being. Than spending on the extras of your car, the diet books and gym fees. I feel so humbled by that show. Bringing someone that kind of joy would be the best feeling in the world! As Oprah said 'we are all human beings sharing this one planet, we should be helping one another'. I just wanna help now...when I eat my meal I think about those people around the world who wasn't born into such a fortunate life. I believe in being content...right now...i don't want anything else....I'm so glad I have my parents unlike other children.

Go to Christmas Kindness to see what it is all about. It doesn't take much time to take a look. :) Time is what we have, time is what they don't have.

Or 46664 - Nelson Mandela Foundation (I really support this one), fight against aids.

I hope this blog inspires u at least a lil to get involve in making this world a better place. :) Take care n Love u guys! *hugs*

~awwww
that story is heart wrenching! i never have time to watch opera since i have school T_T, lol. maaan..i dont know what i'd do if i had a cardboard box home..and had HIV/AIDS..
» kawaiiHiroii on 2004-10-28 09:32:31

yea...
it is such a sad story. It has been really disturbing me for days becuz it moved me so much. *sigh* it's hard to take notice of these issues until u come face to face with them hey? thanks for commenting :)
» murasaki*dream on 2004-10-28 07:21:05

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