4.7.2008

HAPPY SECOND ANNIVERSARY BAAL DAN!    |    Comments
Baal Dan Charities celebrates its second anniversary today! In the last two years thanks to the support of people all over the world, we have helped over 2,000 children. People from America, the UK, Italy, Ireland, Australia, Japan and many other places have given to Baal Dan to help children in need in India.

I am constantly surprised by the outpouring of support and prayers that I receive from people who visit Baaldan.com and are touched by the work that we do. Nothing is the same in my life since I started Baal Dan. I think I have received much more than I have given through meeting some amazing people and spending time with some of the most beautiful children on earth.

As I reflect on the lessons I have learned in the last two years, one that stands out would be that people are full of surprises. A single Mum who can barely make ends meet, makes a donation to help children so faraway. A child in Dallas goes around her bedroom collecting toys and treasures to send to a child in Calcutta. A businessman and his wife keeps articles he finds about Mother Teresa and other inspirational charities and mails them to me once in a while. A boss and a client who need me allow me to go to India to make a difference demonstrating grace that I can never repay. And, my own family tirelessly supports me with help, encouragement and constant and unfailing faith in this purpose of my life. People are surprising.

The last two years have been a gift from God. A writer friend I have was talking about someone he knows who is struggling right now, and said, "She is looking to find her Baal Dan in life..." I hope you can all find what I have found in the last 2 years thanks to God and the faith of many, many people.

Let's make this year great!

2.1.2008

THANKS BLUE MESA AND CUERVO!    |    Comments
Thank you so much to Blue Mesa Northpark and Cuervo Tequila for sponsoring a great dinner last night for Baal Dan. The turnout was great and I would also like to thank my friends from The Richards Group who came out to support Baal Dan: Alma, Aivy, Marie, Amanda and Sarah!
I have been busy with work lately but will have more exciting news to share about Baal Dan in the coming weeks so please stay tuned!

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