Two days ago I was moved to tears as 26 children from Uganda stole my heart. And it wasn't just their dancing or singing that did me in, it was them. I have never met more respectful, alive, imaginative or joyful children. They know what it means to live. Perhaps its because they have experienced the other side - having grown up in extreme poverty as well as losing parents to Aids. When you're used to death and are given life, everything changes. That change was evident on Sunday as the kids sang and danced as they were free. Imagine if we did the same?
Our friend, Uncle Dave, has the honor of leading these kids every day. It was amazing seeing Dave in action. After 9 months on the road, one might tire of 26 kids, yet there was Dave doling out airplane rides like it was the very first time. When he wasn't super fun man he was standing on stage pooring out his heart for justice, the poor and especially his kids.
Its people like Dave and the kids in his choir that remind us of our call as humans.
We are to Live our lives.
John
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
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As we sat there and were mesmerized by those children, I couldn't help but think that I have never seen any (famous) singer perform with so much passion, so much love, so much happiness and so much to be thankful for.
Each and every one of those kids, past & present, are an inspiration, proving that no matter what your circumstance, it just takes one or two people to have a dream of making their life better and it can be done. Thank God!!!!
p.s: Happy Birthday Angie & Maddie :o)
Bombers should be 4-1-1 after this week.......first place and rolling. Must admit that never thought Glenn could be a true number 1 QB, but seems he is probably second best in CFL now, next to only Ray.
Cool....
Steve
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