As I’m sitting here burning DVD’s of my children to gift to our mothers on Mother’s Day, I am suddenly struck by the reality of my blessings! I’m multitasking and…well, it’s a very conflicting assignment I’m on. One to honor and bless my mother and my husband’s mother, all while going through the material I have to share with all of you about World Vision.
The stark reality is made even more profound for me as I read that around the world there are 142 million orphans, and that 6000 children are orphaned each day because of HIV/AIDS…and I don’t have a clue what that’s like!
The photo above is of a real family! Meet Faidess Zulu, she’s 71. Pictured with her is her daughter-in-law and child, and eight of her grandchildren who are all orphans.
Five of Faidess’ children have passed away, and their spouses died too, leaving nine orphans in Faidess’ care. The oldest grandchild, 17-year-old Brenda lives in town where she goes to school. She was raped and now is HIV positive.
All the other grandchildren are healthy but hungry. Faidess says, ”The main problem I have is feeding the children and clothing them. I try to do seasonal farming but the harvest is always poor. After the harvest, I do piecework and labor for food and the children. But it is never enough.”
World Vision is currently featuring their Mother’s Day campaign. When you visit their Mother’s Day page, you will be introduced to one of the 150 Orphans they have identified that still need sponsorship. Half of these children have lost both of their parents…ALL of them have lost their mothers!
Have you ever considered sponsoring a child? World Vision is one of the largest Christian humanitarian organizations and they are very reputable.
Why sponsor a child? I know that this video is a little long, but the story within it about the amazing difference sponsoring a child can make in YOUR life just as much as the child’s life is worth a few moments of your life.
If this is something that touches your heart, please visit World Vision. They also have a great fan page on Facebook for you to join!
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