My last day in Haiti

I had an amazing morning. We had a 'party' for the children that were sponsored by the members of our group. I had the opportunity to meet the little girl that i sponsor through Compassion. Her name is Esther and she is seven years old. She lives with her mother father and two younger brothers. She must have been the quietest, most timid child there. She didn't speak or smile for a while, even while we made balloons and face painted the other children. It was the swings and slide that finally made her smile and laugh. We take so much for granted, these kids had never been on swings or a slide in their lives and had so much fun. Esther did so much laps on the slide and just loved it, she probably would have done it all day.

I had a very short conversation with her father about their life and family. He told me that the hurricane had damaged their home. He said that Compassion helps their family in so many ways. Although Esther is the only child supported the 'family' gifts that i send helped them to but a goat and a pig which then supports the whole family. Compassion also educate the famillies of their children in many aspects of life. He told me that Esther get medical help and schooling which he could not otherwise afford for her.

I am in absolutely no doubt that Compassion do amazing work. They do everything they can to help the children. They work along side the churches in the communities who help them to identify the children with the most need.

All the famillies that day left haven eaten a full meal, 2 food parcels to take home and presents brought by their sponsors. It was a day ill never forget!