Comments on: Compassion, Calcutta and Kids

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:47:34 +0000

Thanks for this post about “perspective.” It reminded me that the little worries on my mind are rather inconsequential compared to what others around the world endure on a daily basis.

My husband and I sponsor a child through World Vision – and I’m so glad that we do. It’s nice to invest in a child’s future. By doing that, we really are investing in his entire community…and, indeed, the whole world.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:42:00 +0000

I can tell that YOU are being inspired — and your writing is being inspired.

I’m following with amazement.

By: Danielle at ExtraordinaryMommy

Danielle at ExtraordinaryMommy — Fri, 01 May 2009 06:46:16 +0000

What an amazing post – what tremendous perspective. I love that the message is so simple – and that you, Robin, are the messenger.

You speak with grace, you act with heart. I am really looking forward to hearing more about your experiences – your voice is so strong!

Be safe and keep spreading your love!

xoxo

By: Dawn Mulroney

Dawn Mulroney — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:36:31 +0000

I wonder how many times a heart can break…you are a brave, blessed soul. Thank you for going in deep and sending back messages to those of us safely on the shore. You have made Compassion real for me.

It is not fair that I get to spend an eternity with the Holy God. I have found great mercy in injustice.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:46:20 +0000

I loved this post, Robin.

You’re right — life isn’t fair. Why, Lord?

The only thing I know to do is be grateful and try to redistribute the wealth and grace that has been lavished on me.

By: Karmyn R

Karmyn R — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:50:58 +0000

Robin, you are an inspiration.

By: oh amanda

oh amanda — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:32:41 +0000

Beautiful post, Robin! You nailed it. Thank you for showing us. I don’t even want to look around my house and think how UNfair my life is…

Thanks 5m4m for the post!

By: Naomi

Naomi — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:11:02 +0000

I agree that maybe the worst part of the “unfairness” is that those of us who are more fortunate don’t even have the perspective to REALIZE it.

Thanks for this wonderful post!

By: Jennie

Jennie — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 07:12:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing, it’s so easy for us to forget these things if someone doesn’t remind us all how good we really have it.

By: Grace

Grace — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:59:56 +0000

What a heartwarming post. Yes, when we see these things in our own eyes, then we’ll come to know how privileged we are. Compassion International is doing a noble work to at least extend the level of “fairness” to everyone.

Kudos to you Robin for being a part of it!

BTW, most of my work colleagues here in Dubai are from India and I hear these stories and see the photos all the time. The children’s fathers come to Dubai to work to give them a more “fair” quality of life, even if it means they wouldn’t be able to be with their loved ones for years in a row.

By: Ann Voskamp

Ann Voskamp — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:26:44 +0000

Thank you for telling us stories we need to hear…
God uses you….

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:25:57 +0000

I am constantly so frustrated by the unfairness of this world. I just don’t understand why the world is as it is… but I just try to trust God despite my questions.

Thank you so much for sharing this post with us. I am so grateful for organizations like Compassion that do so much good.

By: Genesis

Genesis — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:39:33 +0000

What a great post! I live in Guatemala and it`s amazing how much we take for granted when we live in North America. My husband (he`s Guatemalan, I`m Canadian) is always stunned by the ENORMOUS houses on television . . . houses that we would consider to be small or medium sized! It really changes your perspective on things.

By: Faerylandmom

Faerylandmom — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:12:26 +0000

I want so badly so sponsor a child right now…I’m praying the Lord makes it possible, and soon.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 01:02:36 +0000

Robin,

Thank you so much for sharing this perspective…too often I forget about how extremely blessed I am but items I so often take for granted. Compassion is such an amazing ministry.