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My Very Special Child From Tanzania
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My Very Special Child From Tanzania |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia 
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 I found myself entranced By his warming brown eyes I wondered what he was thinking But I could only surmise He had a face like an angel 'tho in his eyes I saw fear This young boy's name was Simon And he came from Tanzania I'd always wanted to help Those people in desperate need Where there was suffering and poverty And so many mouths to feed Last week I received a picture Of the most adorable little boy Who would give my life new meaning And fill my heart with so much joy I may not be rich in money But feel I have so much to give I'd like to help those less fortunate Making their lives easier to live We are all capable of giving So let us all make a start For the best gift you can give Is a gift from your heart * * * * For many years I have wanted to sponsor a child and although I send money each month to Care Australia which helps those in poverty, I wanted to actually become a child sponsor where I could see that my contribution was actually making a difference. I think this will also be a very good experience for my daughter. We plan to write to Simon and learn about life as he knows it. I am in motion |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is so sweet. It is good you help like that. Awesome poem. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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ShadowRider Senior Member
since 2001-07-14
Posts 1038USA |
such an event puts the world in focus. *s* when wars are the daily sun the children suffer when hunger consumes all the children succumb. When we, as Americans have so much generiosity is such a small price to pay ~totally proud of you, Sue. ~big smiles~ jeff |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big huggsssssss) God Bless You, sweet friend, I remember when you wrote about Simon before and I a so happy you are still hearing from him as he is a blessed boy with a golden heart! (smiles) I think your love and compassion is always touching his heart so much, sweet friend, God Bless You, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Sue, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton P.S: I wrote a very special poem for you yesterday, you can find it a few pages back on Open!  "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
You really are a very special person, Sue...  ~ loving hugsLyra |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
It's love like yours that makes the world go 'round. Give Simon a big hug from me---and keep one yourself! EA |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Sue, you have shown us the beautiful part of your heart that is a treasure.... It is sad when we sit and grumble about all we don't have, when there are tens of millions of people in our modern world who have no conveniences in their lives, have never driven a car, have no eartly idea what a telephone is...and certainly don't argue over what program they are going to watch on television that night... I think of them every time that one of my children is fed and leaves food on their plate... Will they or we ever realize how truly fortunate we are... I don't know.. |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
I am very touched Sue and you are giving Elysa a precious gift, the gift of sharing and compassion. We too have a sponsor child but she is from Nepal. We have sponsored a child since our oldest was about 5 and like you, wanted be an example of caring for the less fortunate and teach understanding of the diversity of our world. Hugs my friend, Marti |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Sue; What a wonderful thing to do and everyone wins! Betty Lou Hebert |
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mycafe Senior Member
since 2002-05-23
Posts 584 |
Sue, you are a wonderful blessing from God. *hugs* mycafe Keep counting your blessings |
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SmartChick Member Rara Avis
since 2001-09-23
Posts 7081On A Journey To The Unknown |
Oh Sue! This is a wonderful thing you are doing. You have such a big heart. Thank you for sharing this with us. He is a lucky little boy to have you. |
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Toerag Member Ascendant
since 1999-07-29
Posts 5622Ala bam a |
I read an article once, a good while back, that really made me think....If you have any place to live...apartment, trailer, house, anything....if you have any kind of car....even a very old beat up jalopy, and you eat even one meal a day...you are considered in the top 10 percent of the wealthiest people in the world...this just shows us how many very poor people there are out there....good write....and very true |
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Krishankins
since 2002-06-23
Posts 972Texas |
I applaud your kindness!  If only the rest of the world could share in it too! Wonderful write, Suetang! Hey dog, did you see the size of that chicken!? |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
Sue - your poetry says so much and your generosity is very evident - yours is a heart that offers much to all who are touched by it - Simon will be touched by your heart - Paul |
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