On Eggs, Squirrels, Heifers and Poverty.

This morning Max surprised me by eating almost four eggs for breakfast. I ate two. Instead of eating the regular cereal, I decided to make eggs because they are healthy and nourishing. They come highly recommended when a woman is pregnant, so with lowered immune systems due to colds, I figured making eggs might just be a good idea.
As I was waiting for my pan to heat up in order to make the fourth egg, I looked out my window and saw something that I can only describe as a ninja squirrel. This little guy was psycho as he was collecting the pecans out of our yard. He chased other squirrels away, doing all kinds of twists and turns and flips. As I was watching him, I was overcome by thankfulness to God for providing enough food for this little ninja, but even more so for my family. After all, I was about to scramble the fourth egg for my son. All I had to do was open the fridge, and I could serve up a bowl of nutrition. All to often to I take such blessings for granted. Only because of God's faithfulness am I able to offer a fourth egg to my son.
I then remembered that I had received a Christmas catalog from Heifer International this week. I have never donated to them, but from what I can tell, they are highly respected and do a lot for people all around the world who are currently living in poverty. In other words, for mamas that cannot give their children any eggs. I learned that by donating $20, it is possible to provide a flock of chicks. That can range from 10-50 chicks. According to the catalog, a good hen can lay up to 200 eggs a year. The eggs can be eaten, sold or shared in the community. In addition to these benefits, chickens are easy to care for, help control insects and fertilize gardens. Of course, chicks are not the only animals that can be donated. Heifer International offers heifers, goats, water buffalo, rabbits, bees, llamas, etc. The family receiving the animal also receives training in how to care for their animal.
So this Christmas, I think I am going to give another mama the opportunity to make a bowl of hot yummy nutrition in the form of an egg (or maybe even four) for her child.