thankful to be an american

"plumpy nut" almost sounds like something made in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. as silly as the name sounds this vitamin packed form of peanut butter has been proven to reverse malnutrition in children. CBS News has a great segment on this new found wonder at the following link (copy & paste into browser):
www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/19/60minutes/main3386661.shtml

as i watched the segment my heart was grieved for all those little babies & children who had barely anything in this life to claim except maybe the clothes on their back. i thought about how much i am panged to see my own son go through difficult transitions, sicknesses, a stubbed toe or a hurried trip to the ER. to imagine walking miles upon miles through the jungles of africa, through the day & night, with a child on my back, barefooted was simply inconceivable. i can't imagine living in such conditions being pushed to my limits physically & emotionally almost everyday. as difficult as times seem to be here for us in the states i am immensely proud to be an American & very grateful to the Lord for sovereignly placing me where i am, at this exact time & place within the vast span of history past, present & future. i could not be more greatly blessed.