Can we Do it? Yes we Can!

 I'm reminded of the words of Bob the Builder as I titled my post today.

Yes, We Can!

Been hearing a little bit of rumblings as to why Open Hand wants to give new shoes to orphans in Burundi and Kenya, Africa and it's troubling me. A few people have stated, "why not used shoes?" "School shoe drives won't give new shoes" and to that I say, "Why not?" It certainly isn't hard to give shoes that are used. There's no sacrifice in giving away your hand me downs. Used shoes to orphans - how cliche. How about giving them something NEW. Something that shows them that they are valued and deserve it. How about giving till it hurts... just a little, to buy those $20 pair of Crocs™ heck, we're even accepting knock offs which I didn't want to do, but I digress. New knock offs are better than used shoes any day.

And to the nay sayers I ask, "What about TOM's?" For every pair of shoes you buy, they give a new pair of shoes to a child in need. And TOM's are AT LEAST $50 a pair. And yet, they have given over 2 million pairs of shoes away to children around the world. Guess that means it's working right? 2 million pairs of NEW shoes..... I can only imagine if Open Hand could be so lucky to partner with those who want to live a generous life. Those who want to live life with an open hand and not a closed fist. Those who would like to give an orphan a new pair of shoes. I challenge you to live life generously and see what happens.