Margaret, a Ugandan immigrant and friend of mine, has lived in California for many years. On 
a visit home to see her family in Western Uganda, Margaret agreed to arrange an eyeglass distribution in her parents’ community. Her cousin organized volunteers, made arrangements with the local school to use a classroom from 10am to 3pm, and the word was spread. The cousin told Margaret, “I’m glad you’re bringing glasses, because I had to give up reading three years ago!”
That really drove home the extent of the need for glasses. Distribution day was busy and well-attended. By closing time at 3pm, the room was full, and people were still arriving. Sadly, Margaret and her cousin packed up and went home – only to discovered they were followed by dozens of people! Margaret distributed reading glasses in her parents’ living room until ten o’clock that night!
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