Shoes
I love shoes. It’s rare for me to pass by a shoe store without at least going in to look. Shoes are important. I’ve been told that one should never scrimp on shoes, food or beds. This is a good philosophy as far as I’m concerned. As Christmas approaches I am thinking of my children in Malawi and wishing I could give them everything. Canadian children want toys and games. Malawian kids want clothes and shoes. They continually beg me for shoes. They think I can give them whatever they want and it breaks my heart that I can not. It seems that I should be able to give them each a pair of shoes. These would not be an extra pair of shoes but their only pair.
I’ve just hung up the phone after speaking with Mabvuto. we were finalizing the Christmas plans for the kids in Malawi. While I was there I bought them a portable radio which will be given to them at Christmas. They’ll love it. Two of the kids thought my iPod was a radio and wanted me to leave it for them. They will also each receive a new school uniform.
Giving them these gifts should make me feel happy but I just feel like I’m not doing enough. They have asked me repeatedly for shoes. I would love to buy them shoes but my budget just doesn’t allow it. I could buy shoes for each child for a total of about $50 but I am already stressed about all the money I’ve put out so far this year. On one hand I think, “What’s another $50?” and on the other I tell myself that I have to draw the line somewhere. I’ve just had a bit of a breakdown over this lack of willingness to provide them with shoes. I wish I could do more.
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