Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Messed Up by Their Joy

They live in poverty.
They have lost moms, dads, sisters, and brothers.
They have HIV.
They have been abused.
They have clothes that are too small or too big.
Their stories hurt your heart.
They carry a bowl to a feeding station to get one meal a day.
Yet, they smile.


I returned yesterday from Zimbabwe, wrecked by their joy.

17 comments:

Tiger & Kar said...

Where's the Kleenex Alert???!!! I wasn't ready to see sweet Anna's face and radiant smile...

Yeah, I'm at work - SUPPOSED to be working but guess where my heart and mind are?

Miss ya roomie,
Karyn

Adam, Jessica, Jake, & Emma said...

Wow!Welcome back! I can't wait to hear and see more. What sad stories and BEAUTIFUL faces. :)

Janie said...

Beautiful! So glad that you were blessed by them as they were blessed by you. Love you little sister!

Tymm said...

Awesome, beautiful faces...

Can't wait to hear all about it.

Thank you so much for going and being His hands and His feet and His heart...

Anonymous said...

I NEED to talk to you...must hear all about it.

Trish said...

Welcome back, Rebecca. So glad you are home safe and sound.

What beautiful children - what sad stories. Can't wait to read about your journey.

Trish

Angela and Jay said...

Those beautiful faces and joyful smiles. I can only imagine what it's like to see them in person. Praying right now for each child in these pictures and for you as your heart processes all you've done and seen.

We missed you!

rachel said...

beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for going in our place
and loving the ones we love from so far away. I continue to pray that the Lord will work in your heart and in your family.
NC Granny

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Kelly and Matt said...

Welcome home! Can't wait to get more details on your trip. Looking at the pictures it's easy to see why the joy shown on those faces "wrecked you." It is an amazing and courageous example you provide for the rest of us.

Jenn said...

Glad you are home safely. I love all those smiling faces. I just want to hug each of those precious little people. Can't wait to read more about it.

Briana's Mom said...

What beautiful smiling faces. These children absolutely amaze me...

Special K said...

Welcome home - what an amazing journey.

Pamela Askew said...

Welcome back, Rebecca! Love the pictures... JOY is truly contagious... I would LOVE to be wrecked in the same way :)

Jenna said...

LOVE this post. It's so simple, yet so convicting!

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