Making a Difference
“An old man walked up a shore littered with thousands of starfish, beached and dying after a storm. A young man was picking them up and flinging them back into the ocean. Why do you bother the old man scoffed. You’re not saving enough to make a difference. The young man picked up another starfish and sent it spinning back to the water. Made a difference to that one he said.”
I came across this little message on a card. As I read it, it struck a chord with me. I can’t tell you how often people ask me if the work of Baby Threads is making a difference. The other question I often get asked is “when will your work be done?” I am usually stunned when these 2 questions come my way.
I am always happy to say that yes, the work of Baby Threads is making a difference! This fall hundreds of children will be heading off to school with a new backpack filled with supplies. Hundreds of babies have been sent home from the hospital with a layette bag filled with things to help them as they begin life. Hundreds of folks were recently helped at the 5th annual Day of Sharing event. I bet the clothing and items offered to them made a difference.
As to when the work will be done? When it is no longer needed. (Unfortunately I don’t expect that will happen in my lifetime.)
Our working core is pretty small. We are all volunteers. Last year over 25000 people were helped by Baby Threads. This work was not done by us alone. It was done with the help of donations from all over the country. Our volunteers and contributors make a difference every day! Thank you so much for being a part of this great work. Bon
