It’s been so long since I’ve written a blog post that I almost forgot I had a blog! But I’m participating in an event here in a couple of weeks and was thinking about the best place to write about it.
I have decided to join a 24-hour hunger strike that is being held in my community. It’s to raise awareness and money for hunger in this country. For every $30 raised, Justin Rudd’s Community Action Team will match $30 and donate it to a variety of hunger organizations.
Now, I’m a girl who loves me some food! And giving it up for 24 hours sounds decidedly unappealing. But then, that’s kind of the whole point, isn’t it? When I heard about the event, I suddenly imagined what it would be like if my children came to me and said, “Mommy, I’m hungry” and I had to reply, “I’m sorry, baby, we don’t have any food.” There are mothers who have to send their kids to bed hungry! I think I can make it a day.
In addition, the morning of the second day (the 24 hours runs from noon to noon) I’m going to serve a pancake breakfast to the homeless. How much more meaningful will it be for me to serve them while I’m hungry too?
We’ll be having a closing ceremony on the beach. I am excited to participate and to open myself up to the insights and learning that will come from this experience. And, I’ll write a blog post after…
PS: If you want to support the hunger strike, here’s the Facebook page on it. https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=214769368542406
