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Comment on Moms just like me by Patricia

Patricia — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:03:15 +0000

Dear Jill,
I am giving you the award for the “comment that made me cry.” Thank you so much for sharing your stories. Obviously the hand of God was in your most current sponsored child connection. Wow!
Patricia

Comment on Moms just like me by Jill Foley

Jill Foley — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:37:45 +0000

I was thinking about this post again this morning, and was reminded of my visit with David (LDP student in Peru) and his mom last week. She was expressing her gratitude to me, explaining that she wants a different life for her kids than she had (actually several moms I met expressed this!). I hugged her, crying, telling her I admired her as a mother. I asked her to pray for me as a mother. Her son David, has such a heart for God, such a desire to serve God in all he does and THIS is what I want for my children. She has relied on God and raised her children to love God with all their hearts. This was so significant to me.

Comment on Moms just like me by Michelle

Michelle — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:55:17 +0000

I often find myself thinking of the Mothers of our sponsored children. I daydream about spending an afternoon with them. Sharing conversation about our beautiful children. I hope that they know we’re helping, not out of pity but out of love.

Truth be told, my own three daughters have been changed (along with our entire family) in the last 15 months since we sponsored our first Compassion child. As our Compassion family had grown from 1 to 6, we’ve all gained a perspective that has changed how we look at life. Since we shared that many of our children’s families live on less than $100 a year, I’ve not heard one word about wanting an American Girl doll, or wishing we could go to Disney. We all see needs and wants in a very different light.

We’re all eagerly awaiting the blog posts from this upcoming trip. I’m also praying for all of you. Safe travels….

Comment on Moms just like me by Bob Craddock

Bob Craddock — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 06:42:34 +0000

Wow … great post. Great reminder … and great perspective.

Although we’re still grieving the fact that summer is about to come to an end for us, too (the girls start school on Tuesday), this helps put a lot of it in perspective. And I’m not even a mom.

Comment on Moms just like me by Jill Foley

Jill Foley — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:36:21 +0000

I can’t wait to follow your trip next week.

Last week I had the privilege of spending the day with my LDP student and his mom, and my CDSP student and her mom. I also was able to sponsor a new child on the trip…I had a child packet in my hands and asked a staff member to help me locate the boy. The woman I asked looked at the picture and with tears in her eyes said, “That’s my son.” I knew this was the child I was supposed to sponsor. I had the privilege of getting to know not only Emanuel, but also his mom and was able to pray with her before I left.

Moms just like us….love it!

Comment on I am a Blubberer by Moms just like me « Jonesbones5

Moms just like me « Jonesbones5 — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:29:28 +0000

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Comment on Shoes for Kids website is here! by Jill Foley

Jill Foley — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:01:52 +0000

Great website, Isabel. Inspired by you , I took three pair of sneakers to Peru last week when I traveled there with Compassion. I’ll keep my eyes open for good deals and get more shoes to you periodically so you can get them to lots of kiddos around the world!

Comment on Catching my Breath by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:37:34 +0000

What a beautiful family!! Praying for your upcoming trip to Guatemala.

Comment on Catching my Breath by Mary Margaret

Mary Margaret — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 20:27:05 +0000

Do I have permission to cry?

Comment on Shoes for Kids website is here! by btrue2myself

btrue2myself — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:24:53 +0000

Like the website, Isabel:)
Oh and by the way, this is Tammy who misses you lots and lots.
I’m thinking about this “sending shoes” stuff.
So it’s like a donation? To kids of Guatemela?
It sounds really kind and also cool.
Please tell me about it;)
Maybe I could help a little~