04.23.08 Dominican Republic
If all went well I’m in the air right now, heading to Miami first, and then on to the Dominican Republic. I’m traveling once again with Compassion International but this is a trip like none other I’ve been on.
Compassion shows videos in between acts at about fifteen different festivals - think of them as commercials of sorts asking folks to sponsor a child. We’re taking this trip to make those videos.
So there are no other artists (or bloggers) going. Just me, the very young and talented Tim Neeves filming, Nate who works with speakers representing Compassion, Ric who works in the video department at Compassion - and that’s it. A small crew and only four days.
From what I understand so far, I’ll be visiting children in their homes and at the churches (called projects) where they receive Compassion’s care, and I’ll be essentially narrating a lot and interviewing people while Tim films and Nate makes sure the stories are being told well.
So please pray for us: That we’re safe and healthy. That we tell the stories of Compassion’s children clearly, accurately and in a way that sticks to the hearts and minds of thousands. That our families are safe and well while we’re away.
Thanks. Here’s hoping there’s an internet connection of some kind somewhere when we arrive. If so, pictures and tales coming soon.
Pete Wilson said:
I’ll be praying for you Shaun. The D.R. is very close to my heart!
Linda Sue said:
God’s speed,trusting y’all can open hearts of folks with the videos you will produce. Must be more fulfilling to make “commercials” for Compassion rather than personal hygiene products or more stuff to buy. Although you are sort of selling bricks - you know - building the Kingdom? (yeah I thought it was a stretch but second cup of coffee hasn’t fully kicked in yet).
nancy said:
if you see my Jason please tell him hello for me.
anne jackson said:
praying for you
compassion dave said:
Hey Shaun!
Say hi to my boyz in the DR: Allsion Juan and Luis Miquel(@ DR 502 & 243)and tell them dave said, “Don’t make me come down there!”
(*and please add Jesus + Compassion to your blog roll and I’ll try to be unredorksive)
said:
I’ll be praying. Have fun and continue to change lives.
Beth
Linda Sue said:
BTW - the countdown picture is truly frightening - putting costumes on animals is perhaps one of the things the Edomites (or at least the canine ites) were guilty of in their Idol worship. Are we counting down to your book?
Shaun Groves said:
I’m here. I’m alive. And I’ll hopefully be posting some pictures and maybe some video after dinner.
Time to eat now.
said:
Glad to know you made it OK. I’ve been thinking about your travels today and praying you through.
Beth
Alice Smith said:
Shaun - were you in the Nashville airport midday on Saturday the 19th? Or, was another Shaun Groves being paged?
faithful chick said:
Praying for all of you. Safe travels.
Kelly @ Love Well said:
This is my dream job.
If I ever had the chance to tell stories through a visual medium again, telling this kind of story is what I’d want to do.
God speed, Shaun. We all look forward to seeing what God does.