Monday, July 16, 2007
A Noble Mission
Over 25 years ago, a fellow named Don Shoendorfer was traveling in Morocco and witnessed a sight that inspired him to make a difference in the world. To bear witness to the sight of a crippled Moroccan woman dragging herself across a dirty road in the middle of town proved too much for him. Her image haunted him for many years to come, until he decided to put his education to use for those less fortunate. He has undertaken a task of great importance, which has the potential to change lives.In 1999, Don established the Free Wheelchair Mission as a non-profit organization and set to work giving mobility and dignity back to disabled people in developing countries. With his PhD in Mechanical Engineering and an absolute heart of gold, Don has achieved what so many well intentioned organizations strive for. He has given thousands of people the renewed opportunity to live and experience life. And with that, he has given them hope for the future.The initial challenge facing Don was that of developing a wheelchair that was safe and functional, but also relatively inexpensive. He set about doing research and development and, over time, came up with a design that has virtually eliminated the cost burden generally associated with wheelchairs and wheelchair production. The Free Wheelchair Mission has developed a wheelchair that sells for approximately $50.00 USF, which includes the costs of manufacturing, shipping, and distribution. The second major challenge facing Don and his organization was the ability to provide these low cost wheelchairs to disabled persons in developing countries at no cost. To overcome this challenge, they have established partnerships with a number of charitable organizations. To date, they have provided wheelchairs free of cost to over 70,000 people in 46 countries. Their mission is to provide 20 million wheelchairs by the year 2010. This is a noble mission, indeed. The Free Wheelchair Mission has generated a lot of positive press for their amazing work, and they were recently acknowledged by the American President, George W. Bush, for the wonderful work they are doing. If only there were more people like Don Shoendorfer
50 Things
i have got a good article for you so yhink it.
Whether it is Thanksgiving Day or not, there are many things that are worth thanking God for. Perhaps if you can't think of anything that you should be thankful about, see if anything below is listed:1. Life - be thankful that you have been given the opportunity to live once more.2. Parents - be thankful that you still have a mother and a father whom you can call mom and dad, mama or papa.3. Brothers and Sisters - be thankful for them and never take them for granted.4. Friends - it is not easy to be alone. True friends are hard to find these days.5. Food - it is one of the basic needs of man. In the western world, food is overflowing, while in many poor countries, people are struggling to find food to eat.6. Shelter - it is hard to be homeless. Whether you have a small room or a mansion, be thankful that you still have a place to live.7. Shoes - it may not be the best you have, but it is something that can give some protection to your feet.8. Job - it is hard to be jobless. Don't take it for granted.9. Health - it is better to be living healthy than to be suffering from sickness.10. Jacket - it is something to give you protection from the cold. If it is old, it is better than nothing.11. Air - air is around us and it is free. Others have to pay for the oxygen they have to breath when they are confined in a hospital.12. Water - it is important to quench our thirst and to keep us healthy. Others have to buy it and even fight for it.13. Children - other people have to adopt so they can have their own children, yours are God's greatest gift to you.14. Money - you may not have millions, but it can buy your basic needs. Use it wisely.15. Sunshine - without it, your day could look gloomy. Without it, you could lack vitamin D which you need for your body.16. Rain - without rain, drought could lead to famine and death.17. Clothes - it is better to have one or two, than nothing at all.18. Old car - you are fortunate if you still have an old car that can take you places. In other parts of the world, people have to walk for miles.19. Doctor - millions of people are not as fortunate as you. Many of them die without seeing a doctor to help them from their illness and suffering.20. Lawyer - they defend you from any injustice that you may have faced, and if they give you a free service, it is better than not having one to give you freedom.21. Dentist - a small tooth ache can make a day worse for you.22. Health Insurance - you are very fortunate if you have one. It is not easy to be hospitalized without one these days.23. Love - as it is said, it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. It is one thing in life that gives you inspiration.24. Family - orphans know what it is not to have a family.25. Toys - while children think they need it badly, it is one thing that gives them happiness.26. Old sound system - it is better to have one than to be shouting in a huge crowd.27. Computer - if you have one, you are very fortunate in life. Millions of other people could not even afford it.28. Camera - it is your important tool to capture the important events in your life. Whether it is an instamatic camera or a digital, be thankful you have one.29. Nurse - they can give you a tender care in the hospital. Be thankful for their smiles.30. Janitors - they are one of the important people in your institution. Without them, your surroundings could be messy.31. Scholarship Grant - if you have qualified for it, be thankful that you now have the means to achieve a career in life.32. Career - it is your means for a living. Be thankful for it.33. Pets - although you have to feed them too, they have given happiness to their owners and some have even saved lives too.34. Your business - majority of the people in this world don't own one. Your business have supported you and your employees.35. Your employees - without them, it is hard to run your business.36. Your Boss - without their knowledge in business, the company you are working for is still running and you are not yet among the jobless people in the society.37. Telephone and cellular phones- it is your important tool for communication. It can even help you communicate to someone in times of need and emergencies.38. Church - they can give you some spiritual support.39. The Holy Bible - search it for it can give you life, encouragement, and guidance. It is God's direct communication to you.40. Medicines - without them, you would be dead by now for the diseases that you have suffered.41. Land - if you own one, be very thankful because it is expensive to have one. It can give many uses for you and your family.42. Radio and television - they keep you entertained and updated with current events.43. Education - it is your vehicle to a better living in life.44. Rope - it is just simply a rope, but to others, it has become their lifeline.45. Fire - you could cook food with it and it gives you warmth in the cold.46. Umbrella - it keeps you from being wet in the rain so you can't catch pneumonia.47. Policemen - they can give you peace in the society.48. Farm - to many, it is their only source of food.49. Gifts - be thankful if you receive one. Many are still longing to receive one.50. Bed - many people don't even own one to sleep on. Millions of people in impoverished countries just sleep on the floor.These are just 50 things among the millions of things that are worth thanking God for everyday. I know you too can think of more. God bless.
Whether it is Thanksgiving Day or not, there are many things that are worth thanking God for. Perhaps if you can't think of anything that you should be thankful about, see if anything below is listed:1. Life - be thankful that you have been given the opportunity to live once more.2. Parents - be thankful that you still have a mother and a father whom you can call mom and dad, mama or papa.3. Brothers and Sisters - be thankful for them and never take them for granted.4. Friends - it is not easy to be alone. True friends are hard to find these days.5. Food - it is one of the basic needs of man. In the western world, food is overflowing, while in many poor countries, people are struggling to find food to eat.6. Shelter - it is hard to be homeless. Whether you have a small room or a mansion, be thankful that you still have a place to live.7. Shoes - it may not be the best you have, but it is something that can give some protection to your feet.8. Job - it is hard to be jobless. Don't take it for granted.9. Health - it is better to be living healthy than to be suffering from sickness.10. Jacket - it is something to give you protection from the cold. If it is old, it is better than nothing.11. Air - air is around us and it is free. Others have to pay for the oxygen they have to breath when they are confined in a hospital.12. Water - it is important to quench our thirst and to keep us healthy. Others have to buy it and even fight for it.13. Children - other people have to adopt so they can have their own children, yours are God's greatest gift to you.14. Money - you may not have millions, but it can buy your basic needs. Use it wisely.15. Sunshine - without it, your day could look gloomy. Without it, you could lack vitamin D which you need for your body.16. Rain - without rain, drought could lead to famine and death.17. Clothes - it is better to have one or two, than nothing at all.18. Old car - you are fortunate if you still have an old car that can take you places. In other parts of the world, people have to walk for miles.19. Doctor - millions of people are not as fortunate as you. Many of them die without seeing a doctor to help them from their illness and suffering.20. Lawyer - they defend you from any injustice that you may have faced, and if they give you a free service, it is better than not having one to give you freedom.21. Dentist - a small tooth ache can make a day worse for you.22. Health Insurance - you are very fortunate if you have one. It is not easy to be hospitalized without one these days.23. Love - as it is said, it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. It is one thing in life that gives you inspiration.24. Family - orphans know what it is not to have a family.25. Toys - while children think they need it badly, it is one thing that gives them happiness.26. Old sound system - it is better to have one than to be shouting in a huge crowd.27. Computer - if you have one, you are very fortunate in life. Millions of other people could not even afford it.28. Camera - it is your important tool to capture the important events in your life. Whether it is an instamatic camera or a digital, be thankful you have one.29. Nurse - they can give you a tender care in the hospital. Be thankful for their smiles.30. Janitors - they are one of the important people in your institution. Without them, your surroundings could be messy.31. Scholarship Grant - if you have qualified for it, be thankful that you now have the means to achieve a career in life.32. Career - it is your means for a living. Be thankful for it.33. Pets - although you have to feed them too, they have given happiness to their owners and some have even saved lives too.34. Your business - majority of the people in this world don't own one. Your business have supported you and your employees.35. Your employees - without them, it is hard to run your business.36. Your Boss - without their knowledge in business, the company you are working for is still running and you are not yet among the jobless people in the society.37. Telephone and cellular phones- it is your important tool for communication. It can even help you communicate to someone in times of need and emergencies.38. Church - they can give you some spiritual support.39. The Holy Bible - search it for it can give you life, encouragement, and guidance. It is God's direct communication to you.40. Medicines - without them, you would be dead by now for the diseases that you have suffered.41. Land - if you own one, be very thankful because it is expensive to have one. It can give many uses for you and your family.42. Radio and television - they keep you entertained and updated with current events.43. Education - it is your vehicle to a better living in life.44. Rope - it is just simply a rope, but to others, it has become their lifeline.45. Fire - you could cook food with it and it gives you warmth in the cold.46. Umbrella - it keeps you from being wet in the rain so you can't catch pneumonia.47. Policemen - they can give you peace in the society.48. Farm - to many, it is their only source of food.49. Gifts - be thankful if you receive one. Many are still longing to receive one.50. Bed - many people don't even own one to sleep on. Millions of people in impoverished countries just sleep on the floor.These are just 50 things among the millions of things that are worth thanking God for everyday. I know you too can think of more. God bless.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
What is Love?
last night when i was thing about new topic for my blog that question come in my mind that what is love.
some people goes very deep in thoughts to express that and some thinks that love is useless and timeless.somehow what is love.in various books we have read about love that love is blind,love is life and too many other statements but what is the meaning of Iove in Islam.
there are 3 types of love
1.love with your parents,sisters,brothers and other relations.
2.love with your girlfriend
3.love with Allah and his Prophet Hazrat Muhammad(PBUH)
some are just loving only one of those and some to both.
so what you think about love is that the wastage of time.give your comments now.
Smile & the world smiles with you ….!
Smile now!
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
I was wondering previous night … how a smile can make a difference. I, for one, have found it helpful all my life. Making bad face dims your inner self … while a smile, a mere smile, can beam up your day …!
If we go a step further, our deen - e Islam considers smile equivalent to charity … !
These are not mere words … start experiencing it from today … a smile makes a change. As someone said, a genuine smile is an index of your happiness. So, put in a little more joy in your smile - Reach out to others and give a little more of yourself when you smile next time and the next.
You know why we usually love kids around … because their smile is genuine … life reflects from the smile
I just loved this very cutie … my friend was sitting with me and she said now thats your childhood … so I liked it even more
I was reading a very interesting anecdote the other day … thought to share it ….
Several years ago I was in a San Diego restaurant with my mother. While I paid the check, we both noticed an elderly woman waiting to be seated.As we left the restaurant, Mom asked, “Did you notice that woman with the wonderful smile?” I most certainly did. Her smile lit up the room. It was a smile to die for; one that would certainly win instant friends. It was a smile that you don’t often see in a stranger. And maybe Mom and I smiled back, I don’t remember. Mom later commented, “I wish I’d told her what a terrific smile she had.” But neither of us had. We’d both received a gift without saying thank-you.
Later, on my long drive home, I stopped at a fast-food restaurant for a quick bite. A 70ish woman waited by the condiment bar while her husband ordered. She glanced my way and smiled brightly. It was one of those smiles that broadcast, “I love life!”
I wasn’t going to let THIS opportunity pass. I was going to say SOMETHING. As I approached this woman from 30 feet away, her smile melted into a rather startled look; as if asking, “Did I do something wrong?” I walked over to her and simply said, “You have a wonderful smile!” Wow, did her face light up! And she responded with an enthusiastic, “Thank You”. My comment probably made her day, but it also made MY day. We truly exchanged gifts that afternoon.
So are you willing to make someone’s day or may be your own day today??
I found this interesting picture in Flickr … stating … Smile - You’re not alone ….!
A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.
I was wondering previous night … how a smile can make a difference. I, for one, have found it helpful all my life. Making bad face dims your inner self … while a smile, a mere smile, can beam up your day …!
If we go a step further, our deen - e Islam considers smile equivalent to charity … !
These are not mere words … start experiencing it from today … a smile makes a change. As someone said, a genuine smile is an index of your happiness. So, put in a little more joy in your smile - Reach out to others and give a little more of yourself when you smile next time and the next.
You know why we usually love kids around … because their smile is genuine … life reflects from the smile
I just loved this very cutie … my friend was sitting with me and she said now thats your childhood … so I liked it even more
I was reading a very interesting anecdote the other day … thought to share it ….
Several years ago I was in a San Diego restaurant with my mother. While I paid the check, we both noticed an elderly woman waiting to be seated.As we left the restaurant, Mom asked, “Did you notice that woman with the wonderful smile?” I most certainly did. Her smile lit up the room. It was a smile to die for; one that would certainly win instant friends. It was a smile that you don’t often see in a stranger. And maybe Mom and I smiled back, I don’t remember. Mom later commented, “I wish I’d told her what a terrific smile she had.” But neither of us had. We’d both received a gift without saying thank-you.
Later, on my long drive home, I stopped at a fast-food restaurant for a quick bite. A 70ish woman waited by the condiment bar while her husband ordered. She glanced my way and smiled brightly. It was one of those smiles that broadcast, “I love life!”
I wasn’t going to let THIS opportunity pass. I was going to say SOMETHING. As I approached this woman from 30 feet away, her smile melted into a rather startled look; as if asking, “Did I do something wrong?” I walked over to her and simply said, “You have a wonderful smile!” Wow, did her face light up! And she responded with an enthusiastic, “Thank You”. My comment probably made her day, but it also made MY day. We truly exchanged gifts that afternoon.
So are you willing to make someone’s day or may be your own day today??
I found this interesting picture in Flickr … stating … Smile - You’re not alone ….!
Saturday, July 14, 2007
LAL MASJID OPERATION
LAL MASJID OPERATION
the picture above is lal masjid where govt. did operation few days ago.
because they want shriah in pakistan. from my point of view Govt. was little late in that operation.
some people thinks that it was not a right idea by the Government.In this operation
lot of students died.on sunday night lal masjid clerk Abdul Rasheed Ghazi Admits
that their are terrorists in mosque and his confession has been recorded by the governmet.
Was that politics or?
The big question is some innocent peoples arrested by police some of those have been left out. but where are the other students?
In the name of islam the Ghazi Brothers have been done to much.they have kidnapped some chinese girls,police officers and video center owners.You think it was right idea by the Ghazi Brothers.
Give your feed back now.
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