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By: water tanks

water tanks — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:35:37 +0000

I recently received a brochure from World vision or someone with a similar concept. You could buy someone anything from a new blanket to fishing line up to a donkey, but then you read the fine print and it’s like in the movie- It’s a symbolic ‘donkey’ which the use to show how a donation of that value would help someone.

It’s a great idea to give an actual water buffalo but it’s also clear that so many people need one too. Maybe the next step could be a buffalo rental where each family can plow a field and pass it on to the next family.

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at Lissette’s World! — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 22:51:21 +0000

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By: Terry Smith

Terry Smith — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 15:06:40 +0000

Robert - a wonderful act, well done video. The perspective of China adds so much to the message, to capture attention, to compare ourselves with another world, another way of life. I’ve shown this video to my elementary students several times. We are doing a similar thing with purchasing a goat for a family in Malawi, maybe two if the kids bring in enough money!

By: One lonely visitor

One lonely visitor — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 16:00:51 +0000

Mr. Robert Thompson,

I would just like to say, that I am not only humbled by your video. I am humbled by your message as well. It seems these days that so many people try to tug at our heart strings for this reason or that reason - when what they truly want is you to donate money to whatever cause it is that they are supporting.

I must say that I was shocked at your position to all the people who wanted to give you money to support your cause. Your answer seemed to be simply, “I haven’t done anything that anyone else couldn’t do. One person can change someone’s life. In this situation the one person was me, but the next situation is all up to you.”

You aren’t trying to sell a book, or your music, or turn a profit.
It is for that reason I had to comment here to let you know that you are one of the most amazing people I have ever experienced - even though we will never meet.

By: Robert Thompson

Robert Thompson — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:48:41 +0000

Just wanted to say hi to all the Huffington Post and Head Butler readers, also, to read Trivia, FAQs, see photo galleries about the water buffalo movie, please visit the new, fancy water buffalo home page. Thanks for all your support!

By: Reta

Reta — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 21:01:27 +0000

One person, one step at a time … what a journey. My heartfelt congratulations and thanks to you for sharing this wonderful gift with the world. May many be inspired to make a difference … one step at a time. You’ve proven that that’s all it takes.

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By: Kory

Kory — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 21:45:12 +0000

Great piece, I really love the song you played while you were buying the water buffalo, whats it called and how can I own it?

thanks

By: prezent na ?lub

prezent na ?lub — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:29:35 +0000

China is a big mysterious country ! I would like to go there.

By: rowery

rowery — Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:27:37 +0000

Thank you for the beautiful, thought-provoking movie. I shared it with my students and I’m passing it on.

By: Dick Thompson

Dick Thompson — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:54:03 +0000

What a wonderfully humanitarian gesture. Thank you so very much for sharing this. I plan to share this video with as many of my friends and family as possible, especially my daughter and granddaughter. I wish for you and yours, many blessings.

By: Corinne

Corinne — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 23:21:09 +0000

very good