Burma

How much more suffering do the people of Burma have to live through? I can only hope that this is the dark night of the soul for that country, and that now some light may pour into the beleagured nation. The military is actually prepared to ask for outside help it would seem and maybe the tide will turn if the country can be opened up to outside influence.

I have had an interest in Burma for many years - partially inspired by that wonderful woman Aung San Suu Kyi. She is amazing. How difficult it must be for her to witness the pains of her people.

My other interest stems from family roots - my grandparents lived for a time in Burma, as well as in India and what is now Bangladesh.

I am inspired again to do something to help. I felt this way, as did so many, at the time of the tsunami. I donated money but it took quite a few years before I did anything hands on in a developing nation. I have some ideas this time of how I might head in the direction of aiding those in stricken places, but it will need to be through education as that is the only area of expertise related to aid that I possess.

Meanwhile, I hope this is the lowest point to be reached, and the beginning of brighter times ahead for Burma and her people.