Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Beautiful...

You have heard that beauty is in the eye of the beholder... I say that beauty is in the eye of the Creator. It is amazing to see the kids that we work with each week and the beautiful way that God has made them. It hurts to then see and hear the ways that the world and those in it have hurt and broken them. It is beautiful to see God's creation and His love for His children shine through!

It is beautiful to see a little boy who is mentally challenged enjoying each moment of camp and saying it is wonderfully fun!


It is beautiful to see a girl who has spent much of the day upset turn the corner and smile so big!


It is beautiful to see a little boy growing up without a father, ask a man to play with him and take his hand along the way...


It is beautiful to see a tough group of boys and girls dress up in costume for their team video and not care what anyone thinks!


It is beautiful to see a little boy who has come out of great abuse in his home smiling and loving being part of a team and enjoying camp with all his heart!


It is beautiful to see a group of girls with special needs all grinning with the love that they receive by having someone sit with them and take an interest in them and show by their love for them that they are worth something and are beautiful!


It is beautiful to see Romanian teenagers volunteering their time and talents to invest in these children alongside us and be the voice for our American teams as they translate each week!


It is beautiful to see through the tough exterior of girls who have had a rough life and see the little girls inside who just want to be loved and accepted!


"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made, your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14

Please pray with us this week that each of the children at camp will see how beautiful they are to their Creator and Father. Pray that God will give them understanding and open hearts to His love!

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