For half our group today was a day to cherish as they were introduced to their sponsored children.
Initially the 12 Compassion children were really quite shy and reserved but the group games after lunch helped bring them out of themselves.
Learning more of the children's home lives was hard to bear at times. They had travelled from all over Kenya to be with us staying in a guest house last night.
One child was asked if all the children had stayed together in the hotel. His reply revealed that he had never had a bed to himself before. He was incredulous that every one of the 12 children sharing the room had been given their own bed to sleep in.
We were reminded of the verse the Country Director, Sidney Muisyo, shared with us this morning, "You will be made rich in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God." (2 Corinthians 9:11) Indeed there was much to give thanks for.
Ibrahim Odhiambo is a case in point. Though he's only been assisted by Compassion for 6 months, the changes in him are unquestionable. Prior to entering the project his case file records that he didn't speak and that his behaviour was unsociable and aggressive.
The little boy in the green combat outfit was unrecognisable by that description today. Moreover, all the health problems identified upon registration have now been resolved; only the scars from his boils remain.
Clare (Compassion)
