Making a "Beary" Big Difference to a Child

It is a tramatic thing when anyone is involved in some type of disaster, but it is especially sad when a child (or children) have to deal with such a difficult thing. I was reading through some articles in the Daily Herald and found a story about the Alpine Educational Support Professionals (AESP) in Lindon who are collecting Teddy Bears to comfort children involved in disasters. The act was inspired by the president of AESP, Kimberly James, whose husband had been suffering from some health issues and a police officer went to the trunk of his car and got a couple of Teddy Bears for her children. This act of kindness helped Kimberly realize how important it is to have something to comfort a child during a tramatic experience.
I am always inspired by stories where someone makes a difference in the lives of others--especially children who may be suffering. When disasters happen, adults are usually so busy trying to take care of the problem that the children's worries are left unattended. It is amazing to me that the police officer in the above scenerio took the time to think about the children and the fact that they needed to be comforted through a difficult time. It made such an impression on the children's mother that she was able to take that experience and turn it into a project that would make a difference in the lives of other children. Another thing that makes this story so great is the fact that so many people are taking action and donating Teddy Bears or other stuffed animals to help comfort children in their community. This story has inspired me to want to reach out and make a difference for children in some similar way. I hope to be able to report what I am going to do about bringing this thought to action in the near future (so look for my posting on the subject). To become inspired (or just to satisfy your curiosity), view this article at: http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/north/lindon/article_e40a86bc-8ff6-50c8-8db1-9b7575144b33.html