". . . people who make a difference in the world: They hold the unshakeable conviction that individuals are extremely important, that every life matters. . .They aren't determined to revolutionize the world all at once; they're satisfied with small changes. Over time, though, the small changes add up. . .They teach small lessons that can bring incremental improvement to one man or woman, boy or girl. They don't do anything to call attention to themselves, they simply pay attention to the everyday needs of others, even if it's only one person."What an amazing story! I read this book in about 2 evenings. Once I started I could not put it down. I was amazed by the strength, courage and faith of this child. Yes, I call her a child. She started this journey fresh out of high school. While most individuals, fresh out of high school would read this and balk at the idea of being called a child, compared to myself, at the age of 41, she was a child when she embarked on this journey.
I remember my days fresh out of high school, never in a million years would I have dreamed of taking a year of my life and moving to Uganda to work as a missionary or, after that year was up, continue to stay and live my life so far away. Even now typing it, I think that it is something I could never allow my daughter to do. To be so far away, alone in a country so poor.
This story is about FAITH and TRUST in the Lord. It is about how much change can come about if one just BELIEVES in God and ASKS for his help. This is such a wonderful story for anyone and everyone to read about the great things God can do if you only ask him.
To learn more about Katie and the amazing things she is doing in Uganda, check out the links below:
http://www.kissesfromkatie.blogspot.com/
http://www.amazima.org/
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