So Bush came to Awaken on Sunday and shared his heart for children in poverty. So far over 100 kids have been helped through Compassion International by people from Sagemont alone since Sunday.
I found a kid I wanted to sponsor but I told myself I’d do it once I got more money. I’ve been wanting to do this for some time but being a college student and all, money is always tight. Then I told myself, “Dave’s needs are greater than mine.” His needs are greater than mine. So, yesterday, Dave Loovenky Guillaume became my sponsor child. He is from Haiti. He loves singing, art, and listening to music. He is 4.
I’ve become so intrigued with this boy already. I played literally dozens and dozens of scenes in my head when he finds out that he’s just been sponsored. He is only 4 and I’m not sure if he is able to completely understand it, but I can’t help but imagine. He feels like more than just some sponsor child. He IS more than just some sponsor child. He is Dave form Haiti, child of God.
Dave has already began to change my life. He’s already given me so much joy in the past two days. I’m anxious to see him grow.
he’s so cute.
Comment by Leah — April 22, 2008 @ 12:24 am |
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This is the best post I have read in 6 months.
Comment by russellcravens — April 22, 2008 @ 1:46 pm |
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Dave rocks! Russell…you told me that?
Comment by mattsetliffe — April 22, 2008 @ 2:42 pm |
he’s a sharp looking kid
Comment by andrew minchew — April 22, 2008 @ 3:49 pm |
You have so much to give to Dave!! I am touched by your loving and giving heart!
Comment by Cindy — April 22, 2008 @ 6:05 pm |
Great story man. We sponsor a kid from Uganda and he will write us letters and send pictures about him, his family, and what our giving has done for him. I eagerly await those letters. It is amazing how much your child truly becomes “part of the family”. I don’t know whose been more blessed…him or us. I am sure you find the same to be true. Be Blessed!
Comment by ernestparker — April 23, 2008 @ 9:14 pm |
hey so get this, zakir, me and susan’s sponsored kid likes playing marbles, so i want to send him a picture of us playing.
Comment by andrew minchew — April 24, 2008 @ 1:40 pm |
Good job! It’d be nice if Gospel For Asia were publicized like this at Sagemont. I’ve written two posts about it on my blog, go check them out! They are under the “Missions” category. I also suggest ways we can do various church things more efficiently, freeing up more money for real good things like this!
What was the service like last week? I missed it.
Comment by Greg — April 28, 2008 @ 9:47 pm |
You are a heck of an articulate writer. That’s a great college person testimony, best summed up in the statement, Dave’s needs are more than mine.
love you man
aric
Comment by Aric Harding — May 14, 2008 @ 1:59 pm |