Shoes
If you’ve been around here recently, you might have noticed that Chris Vonada inspired my current Haiku kick with his post about lower case “o” last fall.
my dog wears red shoes
hairy feet no longer track mud
embarrassment reigns
People have both mocked and admired me for putting shoes on my dog. He’s not a big fan, but he will hold each paw out resignedly as I tighten the little velcro straps.
But then yesterday, I saw this…
Photo credit: Compassion Instagram via SoleHope
…and the irony really struck me.
My dog has shoes, but too many kids don’t.
I follow an organization called Sole Hope. They exist to offer hope to widows and orphansin impoverished and forgotten communities by teaching shoemaking, providing jobs and shoes for those in need.
Check them out today.
What organizations do you work with or admire? Leave a comment…
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About Christine
I am a writer, a project manager, and a corporate refugee with a heart for orphans around the world. My two daughters were adopted from Ukraine at ages 12 and 14. I post about writing, chasing dreams, and making a difference in the world, and sometimes I share fun snippets of fiction in-progress.
Great post Christine. Thanks for the link to Sole Hope.
Thanks, Dean…they are a really cool organization! Glad you are checking them out!
Dog shoes rock! People without shoes….not so much.
I know, right? And he lost one this morning!