In Taiwan, on the 30th August 2003 at the Taipei Children's Recreation Center, I got to stand up on a stage and ask the most important question, I will ever ask on behalf of Caitlin Jean and the Children of the World.
Below is what I said and then asked, 99 selected families and VIP'S including
Dr Gary Song-Huann LIN, Director -General Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Jung-Tai Cho,
Legislator, Director Department of Social Development.
Sam Chen
President of the Joy Children's Cultural and Educational Foundation and his wife and CEO Peggy Huang and daughter Ester representing the Joy Family, my own Mum Jo and brother Gary included in this family
"In the short time I have been in Taiwan as the guest of the Joy Children's Cultural and Education Foundation, I am filled with HOPE that my promise to my granddaughter Caitlin Jean - of a better world for her and all children, by the year 2015 - is very possible"
"I only have one thing to ask you?"
"Will you become - One Mind One Voice A Family of Humanity?"
To which they replied
Loud enough for Caitlin and the world to hear.
I say thank you to the Joy Children's Cultural and Educational Foundation and to the 99 selected families in Taiwan.
I will now ask that same question, everywhere I go around the world.
Together on the 30th August those three simple words of "YES WE DO" fill my heart with so much joy and HOPE that
I will keep that promise to Caitlin and all children by the year 2015.
You can read more about Taiwan and the people who touched my soul, by reading
Excess Baggage and some of the 33 poems I wrote while in Taiwan
Taiwan through my Heart
Hands of Peace Exhibition
HOPE started at Djarragun Indigenous College
North Arm State School.
Update on Djarragun
Background
Other Peace projects for children around the world. 