8 Days

8 days was all it took.

8 days, since I announced at Hope that the Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter needed help.

Economic conditions, combined with the ready supply of alcohol that is bought at this time of year, have resulted in a surge of domestic violence. For some women, the best hope they had for a Christmas without bruises or broken bones was a shelter that if they had room for them, possibly had no supplies.

I hate abusers with a passion that is almost holy. I'd be quite happy to break the arm of any man who's ever abused a woman or child, or his jaw so he'd keep his mouth shut. That wouldn't help the problem, though -- but at a place like CWES shelter women and children should have what they need. I knew that we could help with that problem.

Yesterday, I took a cheque for nearly $1500 down to to shelter -- donations made up out of spare bills, pocket change, and a lot of hope.

If by chance, you've been brought here by googling 'Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter,' please consider donating to them -- either directly or out of their Wish Book.

If you were looking for the shelter because abuse is a reality in your home, please seek out help. No love is love if it comes with bruises, broken bones, and scarring. There is a safer life for you -- and for your children -- with hope.

Thanks so much. God bless you.