Give, Give, Give

Giving is just receiving inside out. When you light another's path, you can't help but to light your own path. Giving is like taking money out of one pocket and putting it into your other pocket. God in his infinite wisdom has made it that way! GIVE GIVE GIVE
-Rev Run

My want, my desire to help Getrude and the children at Mazivisa comes from knowing that all children should have equal access to education. It comes from my own love for my daughter.

Being a Mother has been the most wonderful journey. I would not trade it for nothing. I have joy of experiencing all of her "firsts" and am spoiled by all the love she showers me with. When she is not with me, my heart aches, and as soon as I see her all of my worries just disappear. And I realize that the students at Mazivisa may not have a Mother to tell stories with.

My love for children doesn't end with being a Mother. I am also a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) for abused and neglected children through the juvenile court in Boston with the Boston CASA program.



When Getrude was speaking I immediately knew that I wanted to collect books for the students. I saw a picture of their library and felt guilty for living in a society that has unlimited resources for books. I felt guilty, but also empowered. Because I have the ability to help.


I look at the stories in my daughter's library. Stories like Goodnight Moon, Guess How Much I Love You, and One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish have all become part of our family. She'll sing phrases of the book back to me as we read them before bed. And though she loves my made up stories of fairies and castles and chocolate chocolate cake for breakfast, these books are necessary.

So, the least I can do for the students is provide them with books. Books that they'll share with each other and pass on to others. Books that they'll be excited about reading.

I am one person and will need the help of others along this journey. Please contact me for more details.