I’ve never been one to bang on doors,or knock incessantly..i prefer to allow them to open purely by a well directed breeze.Many times during my travels,prevailing winds have led me to places and situations that a map or guidebook never could have..

Letting things just happen has led me to the new group of friends I have made here..the family house/compound that I have taken up residence in..and to the Smile foundation of Bali.

Sitting in a café equipped with wi-fi,writing one of these long winded tales..my eye caught a flyer tacked to a small bulletin board.the photograghs on it,.the magnets. Before and after pics of people that have undergone craniofacial surgery.I had to get a closer look. I jotted down the provided email address,and headed back to my seat to see what it was all about..Less than three minutes had passed since I glanced at the flyer and I was already finished reading through the mission statement..less than ten had passed and I’d already sent an email to them,and taken down the address here in Ubud.

The following day,I walked into the Smile Shop in Banjar Taman and,gained some firsthand insight and understanding as to what they have created,and knew immediately that I needed to find a way to help. The work and energy that is being put into this foundation and the contribution that they are making to Bali is miraculous,and life changing.

So without banging on doors,merely attempting to act as a gentle breeze opening them,I am kindly asking all of my friends to just take a moment or two,…less time than you have already spent reading my words,and open the link for the Smile Foundation of Bali,and consider the possibility of making a donation,on any level..To all of my fellow sparkys..who know me well..maybe a little bit of the rabbit/copper funds?..and to my mates in the pub,the cost of a round of Patrons will bring more smiles here than there.I have an idea that will make transfer of funds easier from the U.S..Rather than numerous costly wire transfers,Jon Kryml, who doesn’t know it yet, will be acting as collection agent,depositing in an acct there,and I will personally deliver them here.I don’t think a goal of $1000 is unrealistic or out of reach,and I will match the total contribution that is posted on the comment page.Surprise me guys.,you always do.,and I can deliver some smiles in the name of all of us.

Please post your comments,feelings and suggestions through the comment link above this post so they are available for everyone to read. …here’s the address /www.senyumbali.org/ ..or you can get there from the “open your mind,there are paths to roam” links on the right column.

Thanks everyone…keep smiling…darren