Ryan and Jimmy

Ryan and Jimmy

Juvenile nonfiction
Kids and adults in America can't be faulted if they're feeling
overwhelmed. From polluted air and water to police treatment of blacks
to superstorms to the crowd in DC...everywhere one looks there is
something going wrong. Even in today's world, however, one person can
make a difference. If you're in need of inspiration, check out Herb
Shoveller's Ryan and Jimmy And the Well in Africa That Brought Them
Together.
Ryal Hreljac was in first grade when he learned that children in
other parts of the world (than his Canada) died from lack of safe
drinking water. A life saving well would cost $70. Mom and Dad could
fork over the cash. Right?
Wrong. He could do chores to earn the money. He was only six.
Some new interest would come along in a day, a week...
...except that's not how it played out. Ryan worked four months
to earn the $70, only to find out his money would buy a pump for the
well, not the whole well. That was ok. He'd do more chores. His
parents thought he'd lose interest in the years it would take...
...and were wrong again. That's the fabulous story behind Ryan
and Jimmy. Read it and believe.
How do you want to change the world or at least a little part of
it?
On a personal note, yesterday was a very special blood donating day
for me. I completed my 9th gallon. One pint at a time adds up over
the years. Then I spent the rest of the day volunteering at the
canteen. I got home in the evening to read with Joey cat and eat
candy. Today I am already at UMaine so I can make sure to stuff
myself a unicorn.
A great big shout to our Red Cross nurses, volunteers, and donors.
jules hathaway


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