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fannishlissI just wanted to say how impressed I am with fandom on this day. I was just over at help_haiti, and the number of offerings and bids is SIMPLY ASTONISHING.
So many people chipped in in so many ways, which is really impressive, especially since many of us are feeling the crunch of the economy, have our heating bills due, and might need to pay off holiday credit card bills. :P
Misha's Minions have SHONE in terms of pure cash giving, raising almost $25,000 for UNICEF --if you can, stop by and give two or three bucks to help them top it over! Going from a wacky, fun-loving group of fans and their wacky, fun-loving overlord, to a serious force for good is an inspiration to all of us. This is what can happen when fans flock around a guy with a can-do attitude and a high-powered BA in social theory!
And I can't even begin to imagine the dollar amount that help_haiti is going to be raising. It's awe-inspiring to say the least, and I'm just glad to be one tiny part of it.
I can't wait for the next round, I have more things to offer!
I am still offering lightning fics for the little $3 haiti heart vgift. Prompt me!
Under the cut, I've put a Prayer for Haiti taken from my local Episcopal Diocese (Washington). If you would like to adapt it as you pray, according to your own beliefs, please do so!!
“Gracious God, I lift my voice in prayer with all the people of the world.
Surround Haiti and her people with your loving embrace that they may be:
supported by the world in the work of rescue and recover;
comforted as they grieve;
strengthened as they bury their dead;
healed as they tend their wounds;
restored in faith and the hope of things unseen;
and transformed through the newness of life in Christ.
Make me an instrument of divine love, of mercy, of hope, and of new possibility.
Give me eyes to see,
ears to hear,
the will to act,
and a discerning and generous heart
that I may serve you and those who suffer in whatever way I am able.
In and through the power of the Holy Spirit, I pray. Amen.”
And in thanksgiving for the generosity of spirit and the will to serve
demonstrated so wonderfully among fandom in this past week, Blessed Be. AMEN
soundtrack: Sarah McLachlan's version of the St. Francis Prayer, seen here on youtube as a Dean/Cas vid !! by kiwioflurve
So many people chipped in in so many ways, which is really impressive, especially since many of us are feeling the crunch of the economy, have our heating bills due, and might need to pay off holiday credit card bills. :P
Misha's Minions have SHONE in terms of pure cash giving, raising almost $25,000 for UNICEF --if you can, stop by and give two or three bucks to help them top it over! Going from a wacky, fun-loving group of fans and their wacky, fun-loving overlord, to a serious force for good is an inspiration to all of us. This is what can happen when fans flock around a guy with a can-do attitude and a high-powered BA in social theory!
And I can't even begin to imagine the dollar amount that help_haiti is going to be raising. It's awe-inspiring to say the least, and I'm just glad to be one tiny part of it.
I can't wait for the next round, I have more things to offer!
I am still offering lightning fics for the little $3 haiti heart vgift. Prompt me!
Under the cut, I've put a Prayer for Haiti taken from my local Episcopal Diocese (Washington). If you would like to adapt it as you pray, according to your own beliefs, please do so!!
“Gracious God, I lift my voice in prayer with all the people of the world.
Surround Haiti and her people with your loving embrace that they may be:
supported by the world in the work of rescue and recover;
comforted as they grieve;
strengthened as they bury their dead;
healed as they tend their wounds;
restored in faith and the hope of things unseen;
and transformed through the newness of life in Christ.
Make me an instrument of divine love, of mercy, of hope, and of new possibility.
Give me eyes to see,
ears to hear,
the will to act,
and a discerning and generous heart
that I may serve you and those who suffer in whatever way I am able.
In and through the power of the Holy Spirit, I pray. Amen.”
And in thanksgiving for the generosity of spirit and the will to serve
demonstrated so wonderfully among fandom in this past week, Blessed Be. AMEN
soundtrack: Sarah McLachlan's version of the St. Francis Prayer, seen here on youtube as a Dean/Cas vid !! by kiwioflurve
