For the sake of the Child

This is just a very quick blog, encouraging people to look at Stephanie Georgieff's blog: blackmadonnaheart.blogspot.com It's a very wonderful blog, particularly her last one on September 10th. I haven't been following the news lately, but as of the 10th, the situation for Syria at least sounded encouraging. I'm bringing it up for several reasons, other than political: In my corner of the world, there are many people who have come from the Middle East for a chance of a better life for their families, including Syria and Iran. I have the opportunity to meet and talk with them, as a worker in the health care industry. Contrary to what you might hear in the media, they are not all radical terrorists. The women in particular, are strong, intelligent, practical, warm, friendly and loving mothers and wives. They want what any woman would want: a chance for their children to grow up in a world that knows peace, not fear. A world where there are job opportunities, to be able to support their families. A world that does not know despair, pain, or hunger. When you look at an image of the Madonna and Child, you know this is their message, too. It's not just a dream or a wish that can never come true. As Stephanie writes, this is possible by taking the Christ into our hearts. What a truly wonderful gift, and the best part is, it's free, all you have to do is ask, wherever you are, right now. Sparky