The Giving Child
October 20th, 2008 by cammy
Today was Kenyatta Day, a national holiday in Kenya, honoring the first president. Paul had the day off of work so we visited Morning Star Children’s Home. We delivered some letters that were mailed to us from Calvary Chapel of El Cajon, our home church in America. Our boys decided to write cards for each of the children that didn’t get a letter from America so no one felt left out. Petr and Andrej decorated the cards with bright colored stars and had me write, ‘Jesus loves you’ on them. We also brought some tennis balls to give as presents for the children to play with. They were so excited to get their personal letters from the kids in America and cards from our boys. The children walked around holding them for the rest of the day. I noticed that the four kids who received letters from America were passing them around, proud that they had a special friend in America who loves them. We also came with a special gift of money from Gabriel Serban, one of Petr’s best friends in America. Gabriel is the son of Jenny Serban, one of my best friends from high school. When Gabriel heard that we were moving to Africa and going to be spending time with the children at Morning Star Children’s Home, he went to his room and found money that he had been saving. He handed the money to his mom saying, “This is for the children in Africa.” The money turned out to be $1.10 in coins. Gabriel gave all that he had. And it was more than enough. Today we handed the money over to the Matron of the home. She was deeply touched by a five year old boy’s heart to give. We had Petr hand the money over for the symbolism of a giving child. I will never forget how precious the moment was – a child giving to children in need. Thank you so much Gabriel! You touched hearts today!!!!
Amazing… and so beautiful. I am so ready for Heaven, so that we can all know and experience true joy and contentment in Christ alone. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of heaven today in the unselfish love of Gabriel. I miss you dear friend and love you very much!
How precious… I love seeing Africa through your eyes, Cam. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. MISS YOU! Kiss those rosy cheek nephews of mine for me… XO
Anne
Hi Cammy! Hello Z Family! I can hardly type through my tears. I will say a special prayer of thanks at MOPS tomorrow for the way you example is moving us all. : )
Thank you so much for sharing this, Cammy. I’m so moved by your post(s), and inspired.