Kenya_day 1
OK there is a story behind these pictures I will try to tell them. You may want to skip reading and just look. They tell a whole lot more than I do.
This is a mother daughter who have tested positive for HIV. I wrote no stigma because one of the things that compassion does is teach people how to live with the virus without shame. This is a strong family.
Here we are being shown the daily regiment of pills that they each have to take. 9:00 in the morning and 9:00 at night.
Jared met his sponsored child today. His name is Paul. They became fast friends.
OK last one. This is how i feel right now. Got to get to bed. I’ll get some more on tomorrow
We saw some pretty cool stuff today. It ended with meeting the LDP students that will be heading our way soon. Them being excited is an understatement. I spoke with Faith and I’m exhausted. I also had the biggest convicting question asked of me. She asked “What do you do at your church” I said, “what do you mean?” She replied “How do you serve at your church?” I said “I go” How about that for a kick in the teeth” I would cuss here but I hear that I may have some visitors. . She then ran down the list of what she did. I am a failure. Faith. How about that?
ber
February 12, 2009 at 4:00 pm //
thank you
andy
February 12, 2009 at 10:20 pm //
Awesome images.
Yes, conviction. We have it so easy, to say we take it for granted is an understatement.
Praying for you guys.
Brianne Mullins
February 13, 2009 at 9:32 am //
Hi Drew, I work for Compassion with Chris on the web team. I just wanted to write and tell you how amazing these photos are. I am eager to see what you all come back with for LDP! And, let’s talk about the question you were asked (the one at the end of your post), that was intense. Reality check for sure – especially for me. Thanks for your honesty!