To Josue and Judith,
my Compassion kids.
May God bless your lives and help you
to be all He wants you to be.
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I began supporting Josue when he was quite young. He is now sixteen and a fine-looking young man. He lives in Mexico with his family and enjoys sports—especially soccer. He writes me short notes and draws me pictures. It has been interesting to share his growing up.
I met Judith when I traveled with Compassion to Haiti in January 1989. We visited some of thw schools where Compassion children were scattered among the students.
The Haitian children where so open and loving, running to us to say hello, shake our hand, or to get a hug. I wondered how they could smile when they showed how hungry they were, lifting their simple shirts and showing us gaunt tummies. It was so sad. In that extremely needy country it was wonderful to see Compassion-sponsored children receiving so schooling, health care, a daily meal, and most of all, the opportunity to hear about our Lord Jesus.
But there are not enough funds to meet all the needs. Many children are still without sponsorship.
Judith was one of the needy children. She lived with her widowed grandmother, her mother having gone to Port au Prince in hope of finding some kind of work. Compassion decided to take on the care of Judith, and I was given thw opportunity to provide her support.
Judith was shy—but sweet. We could not communicate with words, but I will never forget the little arm that wrapped around me. I fell in lovw with her then and hope that one day I will have the privilege of visiting her again.
Helping children through Compassion is a wonderful opportunity to share love. It amazes me that the organization is able to do so much with so little. Having seen the many other children in Haiti who have no such support, no proper meal to fill hungry tummies, no medical care when they are ill, no education to help them through life, no chance to hear the Gospel that will free them from the terrible fear of voodoo worship, I thank God that there are Compassion people who really care and give their lives to reaching out.
I am also thankful to be a small part of such a rewarding program. A few dollars makes it possible to turn a life around. I also have thw privilege of remembering my children in prayer and communicating through letters. Compassion swnds pictures and keeps me well informed of their welfare and growth.
God bless your work, Compassion!
Should you have an interst in being a part of thw wonderful family of Compassion, you may write to them for information at one of the following addresses:
Conpassion International
3955 Cragwood Drive
PO Box 7000
Colorado Springs, CO
80933-0001
Compassion of Canada
Box 5591
London, Ontario
N6A 9Z9
I'm sure you won't be disappointed.
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