Kelli from Generation Cedar wrote about gratitude no matter what, and inspired me to work on that virtue myself, and with my children.  One great way to be more grateful for what we have is to notice what others don’t have. I’ve read enough from my friend Carrien to know she is my soul...
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Help Haiti Live is an awesome concert sponsored by Compassion International. It’s happening Feb 27th in Nashville and will be streamed live online.  Don’t miss it! Help Haiti February 27th – HelpHaitiLive.com from Compassion International on Vimeo.
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The news about the earthquake in Haiti is overwhelming.  So many people missing.  So many families torn.  So many vulnerable children made even more vulnerable by the tragedy. As you may know, I’m a huge fan of the work that Compassion International does for children around the world. I was a fan long before...
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Sometimes at dinnertime when I’m pulling out my worn stack of Corelle plates, the same ones I’ve been using for 15 years, I imagine buying new dishes. Something square and sleek and Asian-influenced, perhaps. Like this. Or maybe this? I look at prices and remember I’d need at least enough to serve 16.  I...
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In honor of the Compassion bloggers who are in India right now, I am repeating a story that I wrote from the Dominican Republic on my trip in November.   Please also visit the above link, and read the new stories being written about children around the world who are in need. —————– I feel...
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The Compassion bloggers are off to India! Read their stories, and pray for the children!
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I love these scenes from Journey Mama’s travels through India with her young children. Speaking of India, a group of Compassion International bloggers is heading there at the end of May to see the work that Compassion International does there. Check out the above link to find out more about their trip.
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Brian Seay with Compassion kids in the DR from Mary on Vimeo. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 ————- I took the above video in the Dominican Republic in November. Read about my trip...
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I feel like I’ve told you most of the highlights of my trip to the Dominican Republic by now.  But I’ve decided there is one child I missed, because his face won’t get out of my head.  He was one of the children in the 9-11 year old class that I visited on my...
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I’ve written lots about the children in the Dominican Republic who stole bits of my heart. But I haven’t adequately explained my feelings for the people I traveled with. (Warning: Mush ahead). I had vague impressions about several of the people before I left home. I felt like I was already friends with Shaun-...
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