by Robin | Jan 24, 2011 | (in)courage, Compassion - India, Compassion Bloggers, Compassion International
I was shocked one night to discover this on YouTube when I was searching for something else– Meeting Pinki for the first time, the little girl from India I sponsor through Compassion International. It's was a beautiful, awkward, painful,...
by Robin | Jan 11, 2011 | Compassion International, I *Heart* Faces, Photos
When I saw the theme for this week's I Heart Faces photo challenge–smile–I instantly thought of this little lamb. She exuded joie de vivre like few people I've encountered before or since. She's one of the children I met in a...
by Robin | Dec 8, 2010 | Compassion International, Photos
One of the unforgettable faces from my trip to India, masked for performance but with a vulnerable beauty hidden beneath the surface. On one hand I'm slightly unnerved by such a young girl playing adult dress up; on the other, I saw her pride as she danced....
by Robin | Nov 8, 2010 | Uncategorized
After over a year, I still see their faces…on my computer screen, in my mind, but mostly in my heart. I'm not sure what this little one was eating, but it was juicy and she enjoyed every drop. May 2009, Calcutta, India. Traveling with...
by Robin | Aug 30, 2010 | Compassion - India, Compassion International, Faith, I *Heart* Faces, Personal, Photos
She is one of the nameless faces who pierced heart and pricked conscience during . Her shoes matched her sari, a detail intriguing to me; I am certain it was unintentional, but if Life was Fair, her clothing would always match her shoes.I'm submitting this...