So I have told you a bit about why I need supported and why I know that you can invest in a bigger way than you know. But, here is what our teams deal with everyday, and why I think I can see Africa from my desk today.
Again, consider investing into this ministry, there is no way you will regret changing a child’s life!
This blog comes from a member of the Swazi team that went out this past fall……Enjoy.
Dear Swazi Child,
I sat with you in my arms today at the care point. You slept, you cried, you looked into my eyes with bewilderment. You probably have no idea where I am from and honestly I only have a glimpse of your life. You have no idea that my refrigerator is full at home and I still say there is nothing to eat; yet you never know when or how much you will get to eat. You have no idea that I have running water at home and sometimes I let the water run too long and that overuse could be enough to satisfy your thirsty for days. You have no idea that I have never felt true hunger nor have I ever had to go without food. You have no idea what it is like to always have enough.
On the other hand I can only imagine your life. I met you at a place that is not your home that you come to to be fed, and from that fact I can gather that your family does not have enough food to feed you at home. Do you even have parents or someone to take care of you? What do you do at night when there’s no food? Is there anyone to hold you? Who calms you when you are scared and you have bad dreams? Who helps you bathe or do you even get to bathe? Do you have any toys? Or are all of your toys made out of sticks and plastic bags? Do you even know what a toy truck or a baby doll is?Has anyone told you how beautiful you are today? Or ever? Has anyone told you how much God loves you? Has anyone told you that you can be anything you want when you grow up?
Well since I do not know if anyone has told you and it never hurts to hear it again GOD loves you and so do I! I am thankful for our time together. My arms are open for you to rest for a while if you are tired. Be a kid for a few hours and play games. Laugh as much as you can despite your circumstances. Let me love you through God’s heart.
I know it seems crazy but God really has sent me here to love you. I know your circumstances at times may not show how much God loves you but he does. I pray it really sinks into your brain and heart how much God loves you.
Well I will see you tomorrow at the care point. I will rest my arms tonight so they are ready to embrace you with love tomorrow.
