Yesterday, I put the word out that the directors of the orphanage in Kathmandu, Nepal, Dev and Maya, needed $1,000 for a car, as their motorbike was destroyed. Within minutes, the funds were donated, and I sent it to Dev this afternoon. I am so thankful for the loving sacrifices made by friends.
At the same time, I know that the orphanage needs at least 5 more sponsors for children and they need supplies as well. I want to be a conduit for financial help.
Then, a few minutes ago, I received a plea from a young pastor I know in Nepal who was asking for financial help for his village which has been hit by flooding, leaving many homeless and injured. You can read about the deadly floods in Nepal by simply Googling the subject. Another pastor there posted some photos on his FB page of the flooding. Many have been killed.
I know I can only do so much. But I want to do more. I cannot keep asking people for money for Nepal. But, knowing the people there who have contacted me makes it more that a “news story” about a disaster in a foreign land. I know that my friends are suffering and are trying to assist others.
So, I will pray and do what I can and ask for God to somehow multiply the donations that we are able to send. May God help those in Nepal who are once again suffering a natural disaster. (It was only in 2015 that the country was hit by a devastating earthquake). May God help the orphans there.
If you are so inclined to help, please contact me.
Thanks.
David