Since I just shared a story while I was in Morocco, I will share with you something that hit me hard and till this day has stayed with me. During our day off from shooting in the Desert, we decided to go into town and look at the shops. While walking through the narrow streets I noticed this little girl following us. She couldn’t be any older than 7 years old, beautiful big eyes, curly hair …she had the most angelic face that made me (Snow Miser) melt. She followed us for a good portion of the day and always stayed a few feet away… we smiled at each other, as we had language barriers (Morocco is a French and Arabic speaking country, incase you were wondering). Towards the end of the day I looked at her and offered what I had in my back pack …a chocolate bar…. she looked at me, smiled, snatched it out of my hand and RAN faster then Mercury, the messenger of the Gods. She ran so fast I swear I saw a wind gust trail behind her….. To my shock and horror out from the doors and alleyways spill out roughly 10 kids, about the same age, and begin to run after her. They continue to chase her throughout the crowded streets as she screams holding on to the candy bar I gave her. There I was, mouth open, I could not believe that she was being chased for a candy bar…. after I left, all I could hope is that she was okay…. I felt horrible thinking that I put this poor little girl in danger. As we drove away I did see her and she was fine, but the vision of her, running and screaming, still remains in my head today… what could I do???There was so much that I wanted to do for her but never got the chance to do it…. So I did the next best thing…. I began to donate to children’s charity’s.... so, take a few moments and look around. Then donate to your favorite children’s charity…if you don’t have one let me know I will give you a few that are near and dear to me.
Until next time
