Yesterday was our 2nd day to go out and visit a Compassion project. We learned a lot about the behind the scenes of Compassion and what actually makes it all work and fall into place. I was absolutely impressed with how organized and efficient they are with everything.
We also got to meet the band's sponsor child. Her name is Raquel. She is seven years old and lives with her parents and her 9 other siblings. They all live in a tiny shack looking home. All the kids sleep in one full size bed. She is absolutely beautiful and sweet. We were able to go to her home and meet her family which we originally had not planned. We met her mom and a few of her siblings. They were very excited to meet us and thank us for sponsoring Raquel. The picture at the bottom is a picture of her mom and some siblings. This program that she is in not only helps her in a huge way, but it allows the entire family to benefit from her experience. She is able to reciprocate what she learns to her siblings and her parents.
Robbie, Liz, Ryan and I put together a bag full of toys, a dress, art supplies, a doll and many other things. She absolutely loved it as you can see. You could tell that she was proud of it and that she could call it her own. I was absolutely moved by her and her family. Their love and faith in God is evident in their smiles. Despite all that is happening around them and in their home, they still seem be so happy and content. I ask all of you to keep her and her family in your prayers.
1 comments:
she is a beauty.
Post a Comment