I came across this story today. Heartbreaking. It’s about the people of Peru who raise alpacas high in the Andes Mountains. The weather is getting colder each winter and they’re having to make tough decisions about their animals, their farms and their families.
I’m skeptical about the reasons behind climate change (not sure man’s behind it) but I’m not skeptical that the climate does change and has for years. I also know it affects people.
People like those in these highlands are affected. The article refers to them as “people existing on the margins of survival”.
I was in the highlands a few years ago on a OneHope trip and met this little guy. I won’t forget him.
I won’t forget his hands or his cheeks. We were about 10,000 feet elevation when I took this photo. His hands were very, very, very dry as were his cheeks. Everyone’s were. It hurts them just like it would hurt us…affecting sleep, comfort level and more. More is at stake though as the elements take their tole on those exisiting on the margins of survival. A few miles from this photo we met people walking their alpacas.
The article linked above mentioned that people are now debating whether or not to use their meager resources to save their children or their animals! I cannot imagine.
I don’t know the solution.
“They should move! Why would anyone live that high!!” Except many generations have lived in the same area and it’s all they know…
“Why wouldn’t they save their kids…they’re humans!” I AGREE…except they understand that with no animals there’s no food so there’s starvation for all.
What’s the solution? I don’t know. I like to use this site to raise awareness sometimes…and to help us remember to pray for those exisiting on the margins of survival. God is creative and He gives great ideas to those who listen. May these hurting people and those who influence them hear from Him. May they find new life in Him!
Here’s a closer shot of his hands, with encouragement to pray for him and those affected, and with a challenge to be a part of the solution for those on the margins.
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