During one of
the intermissions between sets they played a video advertizing Compassion
International; it featured a series of interview clips with people who are
involved in the organization -- but the catch at the end was that each person
they featured was a sponsored child, all grown up. The story changed from this
is what you can do for them, to this is what somebody like you
did for me. It was a brilliant move as far as marketing goes, but I believe
the grip around my heart was more Spirit than suggestion. I picked up a package
that day and introduced a few close friends to a little Togan girl called
Jaqueline Mokpokpo Adjovi Atchiki who liked singing and playing hide and seek.
She was a cutie, but I waited too long to act on her behalf and my chance
expired in August.
Last
Wednesday I sat down with the phone and called Compassion like I should have in
July. Another kind soul picked up Jaqueline and has been taking care of her for
a while. Thanks to Raquel, my refreshingly friendly receptionist, I am now the
beaming-proud sponsor of Manish Kushwaha. He's just turned six years old, and
until I get the rest of his information in the mail that's about all I know of
him! Raquel picked him out for me; all I asked was that she give me someone
from India. Something about that country holds a heavy place in my heart. One
day I hope to go and meet this little one.
As I learn
more about my little Manish I'll keep you in the loop.
One last
thing: If you think of it, say a little prayer tonight for the kids who don't
get picked up off the tables or assigned over the phone. Prayer is just as
powerful as money, and can move a lot faster. I truly believe that, you know.
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