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January 04, 2008
Proud moments - part 1
I don't know how much I've talked about this before on the blog, but I thought I should tell you about how incredibly generous Willik is.
Probably about 8 months ago, he decided that he wanted to give money to World Vision, because he heard or read about kids starving somewhere, and he was moved and saddened by it all. He got some money together, and we sent it to them, with his name on it. Now I'm partially regretting having put his name on it, because whenever the mail from World vision comes, he feels as if he has to give.
A couple months ago, he emptied his bank, and gave me everything he had, in order to send it to hungry people. I even argued with him, reminding him about how he would have nothing left to possibly buy something he might want later on, but he was unconvinced, and said he understood, and he wanted to send it anyway. That was something like $32.
Well, yesterday, he read some other letter from World Vision, and they had pictures of little kids in Africa going hungry. He wondered whether he'd have any money in his bank.
Now just so everyone understands, he's been getting a bit of an allowance for the past couple months, usually $2 or $3 depending on what he does as far as chores. He knows to give 10% at church, so there's not much he gets. Not only that, but he wants a Nintendo Wii, and so he and Phoenix decided to join together and gather the money they got, so they can save up for a Wii. They are about half way there, so far, with all the Christmas money.
Well, yesterday, when he did look in his bank, he had $10. I reminded him about the Wii.
His response was "A Wii is not more important than kids starving in Africa!" and with that he pointed his finger out the window saying "SEND IT!" This time around I didn't even argue. I just cried. And hugged him!
It's one of those moments I always want to remember. It makes me happy and proud to think of what kind of man he will become! Praise God!
Posted by glassgirl at January 4, 2008 10:45 AM
Responses
This is really beautiful...
Posted by: wilsonian at January 4, 2008 08:29 PM
I love that kid!!!
Posted by: Titia at January 4, 2008 11:11 PM
heartstrings tugged? check. :-)
Posted by: Liz at January 9, 2008 10:38 AM
Right on, Willik!
What an example he already is at such a young age!
That really is a proud moment, Glau...
Can't wait to read "part 2!"
Posted by: Stacey at January 9, 2008 06:30 PM