Anyone catch Oprah on Monday?

[Aurora63]

She had this special show on, which showed her going to South Africa and throwing a big party for orphan children.

She gave each child a new pair of shoes, new clothes, a new toy, and just this fantastic party that they will likely always remember.

I nearly cried! These kids literally have nothing! They have lost their parents for one reason or another (mostly to AIDS). They were so happy for what they received. I remember seeing this one boy who opened his present (a soccer ball) and just this look of pure joy on his face.

It just got me thinking of how rich we are in this country, even the poor in this country, compared to them. We can do so much more. It made me feel like all this Christmas shopping I've been doing is all just a waste...giving to people who won't appreciate it, things that they don't need, when really they probably need some warmth, a hug, and to know they are loved and needed.

Count your blessings this year, everyone!

 

[ez]

a show like that can help you put things into perspective real quick.

 

[Kimberle]

Yes! I did! I don't usually watch her, but caught it "flipping".

It did really touch me. The kids have so much "life" in their eyes!!
I also was so touched when she talked at the end and said "this is why I never married & had children, so I could do this...."

 

[TammyNC]

I saw it and it was an amazing show. It really made you remember how fortunate we all are and how thankful we should be. I think there was also something on Primetime about the show and I taped that one but haven't had a chance to watch it.

It was a very moving show to watch those children's eyes beam when they saw those items. The one part where she took the girl to see her mom in the clinic was very touching as well and for them not to be educating the people over there on the horrible disease.

I am glad that I caught the show that day.