02.14.08 One On One
Sharon will be four in May. But she looks much smaller than that. She lives in a one room “house” with her mom and three siblings. Dad took off and mom works but her best efforts can’t make ends meet, and can’t give Sharon immunizations, clothes, three meals a day or pay the government for her education.
Without Sophie (aka Boo mama and Compassion International, Sharon would become a statistic, one of the 30,000 children under the age of five who die every day from poverty related causes.
Today Sophie held Sharon her lap. I watched them from the other end of our lunch table: Sophie slowly rocking back and forth. Sharon’s eyelids fluttering in the fight to stay awake and finally closing as her tiny body went limp and slumped into Sophie. They sat there like that for the longest time, resting in the cool breeze together, Sophie just smiling down at Sharon and Sharon resting against her rescuer from America.
One sponsor loving one child. That’s what Compassion International is all about.
There’s a child who needs you. Become their sponsor today.
Praise and Coffee said:
They are both beautiful.
Thanks!
Sue
Rachel said:
Ahhh man. I just set up a sponsorship this morning, and I’m already dying to hold that little girl in my arms. Someday I will.
Thanks so much Shaun...another heart-wrenching moment here at Shlog. =)
Annie said:
Good gracious that’s a beautiful picture. I signed up last night- his name is Fred.
Deidre said:
Precious moment…
Cali Amy said:
Thanks for the wonderful picture and reminder!
I want to meet my kids!
P.D. Ross said:
Wow!
This moves my soul in places I never dreamed existed.
Thanks.
Christi said:
Absolutely beautiful!!
said:
I am beyond words (which if you knew me you would be amazed). Love the post and pic.
PJ said:
I’ve been following the story on Sophie’s Blog. What a wonderful journey. God Bless. Praying for all of you.
Jake Miller said:
shaun, thank you so much for what you’re sharing. the pictures are amazing and the words of you and the other bloggers on this trip are inspiring.
my wife kristi and i have been talking about sponsoring a child for a while now, and i wanted to let you know that we made our commitment tonight.
his name is muwonge bashir. he’s 4 and lives in uganda. if you meet him, give him a BIG hug for us.
we’re praying for you guys, shaun… please keep the updates coming!
Fran said:
My heart is bursting right now.
That is beautiful....may we all be so lucky to rock our child. We do though.
We do in our hearts and through our sponsorships.
Thanks Shaun. Praying for every day.
Hugs~
said:
Thank you Shaun, this Blog is inspired and inspiring. On another note Judy Clark is recovering from surgery and doing well. She has catalyzed prayer warriors throughout Spring Hill...the spirit is moving.
said:
RESCUER??
Sophie is this child’s rescuer?
Jesus Christ is THE ONLY rescuer this child needs.
I have been praying that all of you over there would have an opportunity to share the gospel with every single person you come in contact with. Because, without salvation, the hell they are living in now is NOTHING compared to their eternity.
cool dad said:
Polly, in terms of physical needs, yes, Sophie is her rescuer. Sophie is helping Sharon get immunizations, food, an education, and most importantly, the Gospel. ‘Rescue’ means “to free from danger.” Sophie is doing just that for Sharon.
If you think that physical needs are unimportant, Jesus fed and healed countless people, many times before ministering his message to them.
Paige said:
That is so sweet.
connorcolesmom said:
If that does not bring TEARS to your eyes I do not know what will. My heart is just bursting for these children. Last night on Valentine’s Day my hubby and I talked about how we could do more. We have sponsored 2 little boys but we would love to do more…
Willing and Waiting on God to reveal what and how!
God bless!
Kim