Inspiration For The New Year
This will be my last blog entry for 2005. I'd like to end the year by posting an e-mail I received from a mother in one of
To those who have already stepped up to the plate I offer a big THANK YOU! To those who would like to join the great team we're assembling, please write to YVRDigitalDivide@gmail.com. Let's make 2006 the best year this city has ever seen and show the world what makes
Here's what she wrote:
My name is Annie. I read in the newspaper about what you are doing for families that cannot afford to buy a computer.
I am 41 years old, a single mother with 3 teens. I recently enrolled in the
I want to make a decent living for my family and that is why I am taking the business Management course. We live in a 1 bedroom apartment at the moment so with the 4 of us it is pretty crowded as you can imagine.
Thank you very much for taking the time to read this letter,
Annie
P.S. I use the library computer when I can.
I wrote her back and then received this letter the next day:
Thank-you for answering my email in regards to the computer. My twin daughters are 17 years old and my son is 16 years old. All 3 of my teens are the ones that got me my email address. I recently enrolled in the
I just want to get a decent paying job so that I can once in awhile afford to do some things with my teens and move into a bigger place. But with what I get from my student loan at the Academy I cannot afford a computer. My teens will use the computer to help them with getting the information they need for the program they are in. My daughters are currently going to the Take Charge program and my son is in the Genesis program. I know they will all be using the computer for the work they are doing. My daughters have been accepted into the Chief Dan George centre but because of funding I heard it is on hold for awhile.
I have never been able to give my teens alot of things that their friends have and they haven't complained. Of which I am grateful that all 3 know that I am trying to do my best as I have been since they were babies. Yes I really do feel bad because they knew I wanted to put away the money for a computer but couldn't. Our holiday was spent just being together and we are a very happy family just having each other. When we read what you were doing we all thought that was the nicest thing someone could do for families. And we do really appreciate you taking the time to answer my email because we all decided together as family if I should email you. We may not have a lot of stuff but we have a whole lot of love and we make the decisions as a family the way it should be. I do so apologize for rambling on.
What you are doing is such a great thing. Would be so good if there were more people out there willing to help out others. I will be putting my phone on again in January sometime but for now all I have is a pay as u go.
Annie
4 comments:
What a great thing you're doing here.
Happy new year to you and all the best withn this inspiring plan.
Glad you dropped by my place with your info. I've put a link to you on my upper righthand sidebar.
Don't be shy about publicizing -- this is terrific. Sometimes technology (or lack thereof) can be a determining factor in a kid's education or an adult's motivation to upgrade their skills and improve their life.
This is no small thing you're doing here.
I was given a computer several years ago, soon after my husband and I split up. I had four little kids and I wondered what would I ever need with a computer.
It's amazing the difference it can make to one's life.
It has yet to profit me any (in financial terms), but it has certainly benefitted my kids' education.
When I talk about your project with my friends in India - it does leave everyone in a state of shock. Guess, it was hard for people to believe that there are "needy" people in your country as well. I am so happy with the success of your project. Sometimes I do get disheartened with doing social work, poverty is a bottomless pit.... wish all people had the basic necessities of life. However, I shall end on an optimistic note, wish you a great new year (Have posted my fav photograph - check it out)
I am really touched by the steps you are making for those less fortunate than us. I come from a very poor upbringing and I know I go overboard to provide for my family now. I hear my mother's voice in the voice of some of those you have helped.
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