by Robin | Apr 28, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Photos
A smile is the universal welcome.~Max Eastman The shortest distance between two peopleis a smile. If you smile at someone, they might smile back. Smiling is my favorite exercise. People seldom notice old clothes if you wear a big smile. ~Lee Mildon...
by Robin | Apr 27, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International
Standing inside their doorway, him dressed in stoicism and a stained white tee, her draped in demureness and a cheerful pink sari, they invited us into their home. It was the first time I've ever been invited straight to someone's bedroom the moment I...
by Robin | Apr 26, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International
Though his head lay closest to me, it was his feet I noticed first. Extending beyond the frayed hem of an ancient pair of pants that draped skin and bone, his feet were filth-covered gnarls that hadn't seen shoes in years. His body was curled into...
by Robin | Apr 20, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, Personal, Religion
Last night I went to bed early and fell asleep quickly, I just couldn't stay asleep. As insomnia rattled my sleep-hungry brain, an urgent, pervasive thought drove me to desperate prayer:I care about you.It didn't make sense. When my house was...
by Robin | Apr 14, 2009 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Good causes, Kids, Mom stuff, Personal
The first time I saw her, the solemn look in her eyes flooded my head and heart with questions–Was she really as sad as she looked?Was she just camera shy?Is she happy?Does she know she is chosen?Pinki Roy has been waiting for over six months for a Compassion...
by Robin | Apr 10, 2009 | Compassion International, Good causes, Personal, The Mother Letter Project
The beauty of Good Friday is that it doesn't end there; yes, Jesus was crucified and buried, but in that sacrificial act he brought hope and forgiveness and redemption and promise to those who would follow him. He brought life as he conquered death through...