Seriously.
I have no idea how in the world I am ever going to blog again after a day like today.
I haven’t laughed harder – or cried harder – in my life.
And it all has to do with this little boy.
His name is Tushar. He’s five. He is one of the children I sponsor through Compassion.
Our day started out pretty simply.
We met.
Then…well…this madness ensues.
(Watch it. It will seriously be the best minute of your day. I dare you to disagree with me).
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And, well, after five hours of that…there’s nothing left to say but this.
Only $32 a month to give this little boy and his family hope, food, care, education, prayers, letters, photos, laughter, rest, love?
After a day like today, I’d pay a million.
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51 responses to “My Last Post”
Just in case anyone was actually concerned, this isn’t my last post. Although it’s going to be hard to beat.
What an adorable little kid. He definitely enjoyed hamming it up for the camera.
I can’t wait until I get the opportunity to meet one of our Compassion kids.
That, quite possibly, made my day.
Thanks, Anne!
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He’s sooooo cute!
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:) I loved watching that video! SO CUTE!
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first, that dude has some style!
second, what a GREAT pif of you both!
store-up this day, anne, with lock and key. keep it safe in your heart. :)
Okay he was quite adorable! I can’t get over it. What a great opportunity to meet the little boy you sponsor face to face and spend some quality time with him. Thanks for sharing with us!
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Speechless!! That was so awesome. What great picture to have frame for you to take back home.
Anne, thanks for sending some of your experiences there back to us where we are. I’m sure most of us wish we could be there too, and in some way we are. Thanks!
By the way, my FIRST sponsored child is a four year old boy named Marcelle from Rwanda. He is awesome! I pray that he will grow up strong, healthy and one day share the love Jesus has for him with many others.
Anne, as emotional as this ebb and flow is for you, keep it up! You’re contagious!!!
Awesome. AWEsome. AWESOME!
I watched your video with my 5-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter sitting next to me on the couch. They were cracking up by the end of the video (especially when he tried to eat the camera). What a ham!
How can you leave?
Anne
thanks for going. Hurry home! travel safe.
you made the world smaller this week.
He’s no different than most 5 year old boys I know…he just needs a chance, thanks for giving him one Mr. and Mrs. Jackson.
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Yep. Kids are the same around the world! If he ever comes to the USA, I’m going to take him to meet the grandkids!
May God bless you and keep you,
May He shine His face upon you,
and be gracious to you.
May turn His face toward you and give you peace and wholeness.
Wow IndianAnne – What a fabulous little guy you have! That was hilarious – I wonder where he learned to do all those ‘peek-a-boo’ moves! Thank you so much for blogging along last night on the live feed too – that was so gracious of you. I am so glad that you were blessed with a great meet and what a way to have this journey come to a close! So enjoyed reading these blogs-really feel like we have been right there with you. Blessings for safe travels home :)
Oops I mean IndiaAnne not IndianAnne – sorry :)
Wow!
Adorable!
Thank you for answering questions during the chat last night, Anne. And of course, thank you for everything you have done this week. Amazing.
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He is for sure one CUTE kid! Can’t wait to meet my Compassion child someday. Thanks for sharing your experience I have loved reading/watching every part.
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awww – that smile! he’s adorable, and filled with life. And the music was fantasticly unChristianese. ;). and… how are you still looking so put-together in 120 degree heat?
What an adorable kid!! That looks like the most fun ever!!
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Blessed by reading about your trip. I enjoyed the live chat last night as well. You made my daughter’s night by waving at the camera.
I was challenged by listening to your stories and had to go back and challenge my readers to sponsor a child again.
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What a cute video!! He seems like such a fun kid.
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Being a mom to all boys…its clear that boys truly are the same across the globe!
He is the cutest thing EVER! EVER!!!!!!
I’ve got something brewing in my head but will clearly wait until you have re-entered. ;)
Ready to serve. Loving Jesus! Thank you Anne and team.
Fran
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Precious
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So awesome! I hope one day we will be able to meet our sponsored child in Indonesia. I’m sure it will be tough to leave.
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Too cute!! I have loved keeping up with you guys and have been amazed at the stories. Safe travels home. . . the journey continues!
That was great. He’s definitely cute.
But the real reason for my comment… my wife wants to know what that music was. Please.
@ben – it’s from the slum dog soundtrack. gangsta blues.
LOVE him!
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That was awesome.
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I just experienced. . .
Biggest. Smile. Ever.
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I don’t disagree – loved every minute of it. Tushar is too precious for words. Both of you together are too precious for words. It was beautiful to watch you guys interact and play. Love this, Anne!
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*smile* *tear* *smile* *tear*
dang… that messed me up. sooooooo great.
I loved this post. I’m leaving for Ethiopia tomorrow, and plan to follow your example. Thanks for taking the time to share this.
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That certainly made my day. What a beautiful boy.
He is so stinkin’ cute! Thank you for sharing that, Anne!
So cool! Awesome video…
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Anne! He’s so stinkin’ cute and we loved watching him in action…Have been so blessed by your words and images from your Compassion trip to India. Thank you for being a Transfomer!
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Wow, those are the days we live for aren’t they? Yalls trip has been really inspiring. Getting excited to move to the Dominican Republic in July.
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Awesome… simply awesome! It looks like you guys had a great day. 5 year olds are the friggin best!!!
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It is awesome to see that you guys were blessed down there. It is awesome to see that you will continue blogging as well, despite the title of this post .
that is an amazing picture! what an experience for you, for him.
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Anne, thanks for this. My band is going to Cambodia & Bangladesh this month w/ Food for the Hungry. Your posts have helped till the soil of my heart!
God Bless!
jack
I am really tired of coming here and crying while reading every post! Your killing me Anne…I just signed up to sponsor Batham. He’s 3yrs old. Thank you for killing ME!!
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beautiful, anne. what a cool thing to have met him.
and you can’t beat what it feels like to hold a sleeping kid in your arms.
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Yeah…I’d pay a million too!
What a great video.
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Yeah, he is beautiful and I am celebrating with you as you unravel and sift through your trip. Yay. Thank you for sharing this. You are an amazing ambassador for kids, so thank you.
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Thanks! First, we’re going to Japan to play a show in downtown Tokyo. Which should be amazing. It’s going to be really evangelistic. Praying that the love of God pours out on those people.
Then we’re off to Cambodia and Bangladesh with Food for the Hungry. We’re going to visit the villages that they’re working in and my wife and I will meet our sponsor child, Phana.
So excited to see what God is going to do!
peace.
jack
thanks for sharing that video. it made me grin from ear-to-ear. God had really worked on my heart recently about sponsoring a compassion child and finally i gave in. although it’s only been a couple of months, it’s thrilling to get the letter from my child and know that she’s real and what i’m doing makes a great difference.
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