The Blind Man and Double Amputee Who Planted 10,000 Trees

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October 26, 2017 a project of ServiceSpace Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky. - Kahlil Gibran - The Blind Man and Double Amputee Who Planted 10,000 Trees Two friends from Northern China are not letting their handicaps hold them back. Jia Wenqi, a double amputee, and Jia Haixa, who is completely blind, have been working together to plant trees along a riverbank in Yeli Village, planting an astounding 10,000 trees over the last decade. Finding it difficult to gain employment, the pair approached the local government with their idea. They hope that their efforts will pay off for generations to come. They each use their unique skills and capabilities to achieve their mission, at times carrying each other across the river and using their feet to hold and pass objects. "I am his hands. He is my eyes," says Haixa. Read on to learn more about the incredible work of this fearless duo. { read more } Be The Change What do you find most inspiring about the work of these two friends? How can you bring the spirit of their service-hearted collaboration into your own life and relationships? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Bhutan's Dark Secret to Happiness Dan Siegel: The Open Mind Seven Ways to Help High Schoolers Find Purpose Teen Creates App So Bullied Kids Never Have to Eat Alone 5 Things Science Says Will Make You Happier Learning to Die Ten Ways to Set A Positive Tone For the New Year 5 Habits to Heal the Heart of Democracy DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 243,836 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More