This week I had 43 students from my school participating in the World Vision 8 Hour Famine. They've spent weeks collecting donations, culminating in an 8 hour fast on Tuesday. So that the poor little hungry darlings didn't have to watch their friends eating their lunches, we got together for some activities during the eating times at each break. All of the children tackled the day with enthusiasm and confidence, and while there were quite a few tummy aches and "I'm starving"s by the end of the day, overall they did very well.
I think the famine is a fantastic opportunity for Australian children to experience just a taste of what life is like for many children in our world. Too often we can feel sorry for ourselves when comparing our life to that of others, and kids are no different. It's not fair that we don't have a Wii, a TV in our bedroom, our own computer, a better car, fewer siblings, more junk food - I'm sure you've heard all the same complaints that I have! But in reality our children are surrounded by a wealth that other children can only dream of. Our children are guaranteed an education, at very little real cost to their family. Our children are protected from working and when they do start to, it's strictly regulated. Our children receive top quality health care, with diarrhea and measles not generally being life-threatening diseases in this country. We really are the lucky country!
"A person who talks sense is honoured; airheads are held in contempt." - Proverbs 12:8
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