Some readers may remember a post last year about Aaron Bert. Aaron lived in Pinehurst and worked at Seattle Parks Department. He also has two young children. He had previously served in Iraq and was called up to serve again in Afghanistan. Aaron set up a blog to chronicle his journey to Afghanistan. It is an inspirational – and moving blog. Since he arrived in Afghanistan, the Seattle Times now publishes his blog as The Other War.
In his most recent post, Aaron asks for donations of shoes and socks for children:
In a land filled with immense suffering and poverty, I have come to believe little gestures of support can make a world of difference.
Little feet need little shoes and from the two pictures included with this entry, you can see how even without shoes the boys have smiles on their faces-but picture how big those smiles would be if those little feet were in shoes!
Through the generous efforts and gifts from employees at the City of Seattle, a 1000 pair of little shoes will be making their way to me in Afghanistan and then to children who need them so desperately.
I am appealing to your desire to make a difference, if you can spare one pair of shoes and a pair of socks, it would mean so much to the little feet of Afghanistan.
If you would like to donate, athletic footwear is especially appreciated. Shoes and socks are needed for children of all ages.
If you can get donations to me (I can pick them up from you, also) by June 20th, I will get them to the group who is coordinating shipping of the shoes to Afghanistan. If this time frame does not work for you, you can contact afghanshoedrive@gmail.com directly.
Thank you for considering this. And, even if you are not able to make a donation, take a minute to read Aaron’s blog. It puts a different perspective on life.
