For those of you who live in Washington State, you are very aware of little Rachel Beckwith. Those who are not from the area, let me tell you a little background.
Little Rachel was turning 9 and instead of having gifts for her birthday she wanted to raise money for "Charity Water" a non profit that brings clean water to those who are able to reach clean water. Her goal was $300 (to give 15 people fresh, clean water) and she was $80 short of her goal...
Then last week, most of us heard about a horrific traffic accident on one of our major highways. A huge car pile up that went for miles...
Rachel's family was in that pile up....
She went into the Hospital with $80 short of her goal....
There Rachel fought for her life, with her amazing family by her side.
She went home to Jesus this past Saturday.
Since then her story went viral. One of the most amazing things of our current technology, things can get around the world within minutes.
As of today she has reached her goal...she is just shy of $580,000.
I write this not only to urge you to donate or even pray for her family during this time. But to also think about compassion, empathy and what we are teaching to our children. I prayed with both children for Jesus to bless them with gift of compassion and empathy. Even at such a young age, children can be impacted to bless others with their compassion and empathy. It warms my heart to know that there are others out there teaching the same to their children.
...imagine if everyone was filled with compassion and empathy?
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