All it takes is someone who cares

Not knowing what was anticipated more, the groups of little people filled the passage way in an orderly fashion awaiting their upcoming lunch. But the activity on the roof was more intriguing today. The aroma of a predictable lunch was always a welcome comfort to hungry stomachs - yet another need in a never ending vacuum of requirements. When they couldn't contain themselves anymore, a wide eyed little girl sneaks quietly off to get an update on what is happening outside. The whispers of the disciplined queue grows nervously louder until her return, and they are not disappointed. With a light spring in her step, she eagerly returns with the positive news that the task is complete.

With old enamel bowls in hand, they all make a bee line for a spot in the afternoon African sun. As the warmth fills their tummies, it soaks their shoulders in sunlight. As they stare with excitement up at the roof, their souls fill with warmth at the thought of what is about to happen. They are too young to comprehend how loved they are, to naïve to realise how hard it is to fight for their rights. Today is the promise of what the American lady with the white hair and sky blue eyes assured them they would be enjoying really soon. Today was here.

Looking up at this gleaming new structure on the roof, the children knew that there would be no more discomfort at bath time for them. Without the added worry of a soaring electrical bill, this gift was far more than just a convenience in an orphanage, it was a source of new comfort for tiny souls without the burden of more cost. In a country where the sun is also taken for granted, a happy union was forged between children in need of warm water at the end of a day, and a solar geysers sole purpose for being.

On the other side of the world, the person who made this promise to the children of Sinethemba is just as thrilled as they are. Karen Sorbo is the most compassionate of human beings, spending the very little free time that she has from being a professional fundraising auctioneer on seeing to the needs of those more in need. When I reached out to her about the needs of these children, she did not hesitate in offering help. Her journey to South Africa to come and see for herself how she can make a difference in their lives has diverged into her involvement in bettering the lives of orphaned children living on the streets of Southern Africa.
http://www.karensorbo.com/

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth