Today we visited a place close to the mountains that isn't receiving any help whatsoever. Again, it's an area plagued with AIDS so children are left caring for themselves. They are in a bitter struggle just to stay alive.
We came unannounced to see what was happening and these kids showed up to see what we were doing. Many of them were malnourished and sick. Two of them were dressed in nothing but a loin cloth. This one little girl with the most beautiful smile you've ever seen, walked up with a naked baby on her back. She couldn't have been older than seven. You can see this pictures in the photo section to the right here, or on my Facebook page. They are titled, "Swaziland Day 4."
The hardest thing on all of us was the fact that they were starving right before our eyes. I can tell you the touching and hugging little children who are severely malnourished is a very painful thing to do. I don't even know how to give words to something like that. The team is going out again on Wednesday with food. We are hoping to find a sponsor here because it's in such desperate need.
Another lady came out of a trail yelling about the pain she was in, asking us to help her. She was obviously infected with the HIV/AIDS virus. She was anguishing, we felt horrible, but there was nothing we could do. And, she was one of the main teachers here.
Sometimes I feel like such a bearer of bad news on these things. This is just what we run into everyday. The good news is that we are doing something about these situations. With the help of people like you, we are feeding these precious children. Thousands of kids in Swaziland are being sponsored and our programs are working. We are drilling wells to provide clean water, we are providing funds to help kids with their education, we're feeding, discipling, providing medical care, everything that can be done.
Thanks your for your part in this. We already have 3 people express high interest in sponsoring carepoints, including folks who are doing this through their blogs. I'm so excited about this I can't even tell you. We have 4 more that need sponsorship so please, let me hear for you.
You guys (and girls!) are fantastic. This could never be done without you.
All my love to you. Sahle Kahale (Stay well!)
