5 Day Hunger Challenge

That is it. What you see pictured are 5 bags of dry beans, 5 bags of rice and 5 bags of oatmeal. Those are our rations for the next 5 days.

Our family is taking the 5 day hunger challenge sponsered by our church. This is a chance for our family (and church) to experience what most people around the world eat every day.

We are also able to add flour, sugar, milk and spices in our preparations. And with the kids and Jim's health we anticipate some other additions, but we intend to see it through all 5 days.

This food was purchased for $25, the money we are saving this week by not grocery shopping will be donated to various hunger needs in countries where our church is involved.

So on the eve of this challenge we are all a little apprehensive about what it will be like. I am unsure about preparing the food and getting the kids to eat it. Jim is unsure how he will handle lunch on the road when he is working. Samuel especially is a little nervous. But today as we discussed more about how this will help us learn about other people around the world he got more excited. He suggested we use our saved money to buy a house for the people, stay tuned as our family shares this experience with you. If you would like more information about the Hunger Challenge and facts check out our church website www.christtherock.org.