tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post53124898528588134..comments2023-10-31T15:39:09.651+01:00Comments on box elder: MikkuLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-33655807060490001672008-10-16T12:42:00.000+02:002008-10-16T12:42:00.000+02:00It's really interesting to see other experiences o...It's really interesting to see other experiences of child sponsorship. I've been trying to find out more from other organisations and I've come across SOS Children (http://www.soschildren.org)<BR/>which send 100% of my money to the child and stay long term to support communities (staff are from the country) working in partnership. Oh and I think this is some of what they do with the MDGs (http://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/charity-news/learning-for-life.htm). Looking forward to sponsoring very much...MShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494535827743669553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-70160109131920619422008-04-08T19:12:00.000+02:002008-04-08T19:12:00.000+02:00cor blimey ! that was brighti'm hurrying off to th...cor blimey ! that was bright<BR/><BR/>i'm hurrying off to the shops ... for some double-glazed sun-glasses ... before you blog again<BR/><BR/>xxtristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268216095376583052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-49476572951816581352008-04-08T10:44:00.000+02:002008-04-08T10:44:00.000+02:00Lucy, you are doing a wonderful thing in sponsorin...Lucy, you are doing a wonderful thing in sponsoring a child. So many people leave the doing to others and then nothing gets done at all.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04806397014770044851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-19423834942799706332008-04-08T06:20:00.000+02:002008-04-08T06:20:00.000+02:00Isabelle - thanks. Re 'havering/haivering': I firs...Isabelle - thanks. Re 'havering/haivering': I first picked it up from a friend out here who grew up in South Africa, but may have had Scottish forebears, she said, I think, her mother used to say it. Than I think I've seen it on blogs, notably Lesley's, a Scots lass living in Bordeaux, who has it as her blog sub-title: 'Peregrinations, (or just haivering)' - I think she uses the 'i' - in which case she may be using it in either of the senses you describe. The 'i' may simply be a mis-spelling, as it's probably more a word you hear spoken than see written. <BR/>Jean - lovely to see you; glad you can endorse ActionAid for me.<BR/>Meggie - yes, I think that might have been one of my hesitations in the past, the idea that people picked out an attractive looking child like a puppy or a kitten... but these children are simply assigned, you can choose the country, and perhaps a boy or a girl if you prefer. I might have preferred a girl, as they are even more disadvantaged than the Dalit boys and less likely to be sent to school, but really, it's a token thing anyway; the programme, hopefully, is trying to address that.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-53630093085576596012008-04-07T23:36:00.000+02:002008-04-07T23:36:00.000+02:00It is a kindness to try to aid others. The little ...It is a kindness to try to aid others. The little boy looks lovable.<BR/>They have programmes here, where folk can supposedly choose the child they would like to sponsor. I have always recoiled at the idea the plainer children might not be chosen. Perhaps it doesn't really work like that- or I hope it doesn't. <BR/>You collage is very colourful, & attractive.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-85151638333747508822008-04-07T11:19:00.000+02:002008-04-07T11:19:00.000+02:00This is lovely, Lucy. I agree with your views in g...This is lovely, Lucy. I agree with your views in general and about Action Aid in particular. And I can imagine the pleasure this little boy and his friends will find in your shiny, colourful photocollageJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08690685768980280402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-63069980821933544812008-04-07T00:15:00.000+02:002008-04-07T00:15:00.000+02:00Hmm, yes, I know what you mean. It must be better ...Hmm, yes, I know what you mean. It must be better than doing nothing. He looks sweet.<BR/><BR/>I'm interested in your use (and spelling) of the word "haiver" in your previous post. In recent years I've heard English people using it(though I'd always spell it "haver") and they use it, as you have, as if it meant the same as "waver". In Scotland, to "haver" means to talk nonsense. It's a noun, too, though always plural - "That's just havers" ie nonsense. I wonder if it's just taken on this other meaning in England because people think it might mean waver, or if it's a completely new word, quite separate from our word? <BR/><BR/>To a Scot, the actor Nigel Havers therefore has a very comical name.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-41803581846910531382008-04-06T22:11:00.000+02:002008-04-06T22:11:00.000+02:00Thanks all, for such positive comments. It is eas...Thanks all, for such positive comments. It is easy to be cynical, but I'm sure it is worth doing. I trust the organisation; the fact that they were able to pull out when their work was done, and the responsible attitude about not encouraging direct gifts and too close personal contact is actually reassuring. <BR/><BR/>It is interesting to see at least an example of how and where the money is spent, which keeps us engaged in way it wouldn't if we simply made a regular general donation. I make an effort to find out a bit more about the issues and places that are involved, and raised awarenenss is no bad thing. The regularity of the donation must be useful too.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-12409148360138595512008-04-06T21:48:00.000+02:002008-04-06T21:48:00.000+02:00I three consecutive children I sponsored through S...I three consecutive children I sponsored through Save the Children foundation, which has a pretty good reputation. After the last one, they changed the way the program was done in the area where I supported such that you wouldn't sponsor an individual child, but a program, which was no doubt more efficient, but of course less personal. Still, I would have continued to support STC but the change coincided with difficult financial times for me, so I dropped it. I have been thinking of doing it again - it was a small monthly donation, but many small donors adds up.<BR/><BR/>I did like the personal connection. It gave me (and I'm aware this was for me, not for her) a sense of being responsible (however imperceptibly in the scheme of things) for a young life in a faraway place. World events that affected that place, that life, mattered to me in a way they would never have otherwise. Yes, there are issues around sponsorship that get complicated. But I think selecting a reputable and responsible organization makes a great difference.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, enjoy. And I wish Mikku much luck.lesleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127872882510411387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-81185734354880284262008-04-06T20:31:00.000+02:002008-04-06T20:31:00.000+02:00this is great. isn't good to do something? just ...this is great. isn't good to do something? just something, what you can.katydidnothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710011717146842223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-44363241920116752942008-04-06T19:29:00.000+02:002008-04-06T19:29:00.000+02:00It is so hard to find a way to help in this world....It is so hard to find a way to help in this world. You are doing good work. Thanks!jzrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938966640494785871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-76958960616610647722008-04-06T18:02:00.000+02:002008-04-06T18:02:00.000+02:00It does sound interesting. You are helping so it h...It does sound interesting. You are helping so it has to be doing some good, whatever you might incidentally be getting out of it.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12211663940952195703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-49009550173377714292008-04-06T17:47:00.000+02:002008-04-06T17:47:00.000+02:00Wonderful Lucy. I've often wondered about this. Mo...Wonderful Lucy. <BR/><BR/>I've often wondered about this. Mostly about does the money go where we intend for it go. Most research indicates that it does, so I suppose it is a good thing. <BR/><BR/>I've been feeling the need to do a little more lately, so maybe after I get all of my health issues behind me, I will look into this a little deeper. <BR/><BR/>Thank you.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325465720003721471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37070024.post-61786785547974724122008-04-06T16:30:00.000+02:002008-04-06T16:30:00.000+02:00Ah, Lucy...what a beautiful heart you have! We mus...Ah, Lucy...what a beautiful heart you have! We must act with our best instincts and investigation...and then yes, have a boat-load of hope and faith.vicki johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564450760405974595noreply@blogger.com