Wed, 09 Nov 2005
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DAY SIX
A 09.30 start this morning was followed by a drive
an hour and a half south of Chennai to project 515
(Victory Child Development Centre). Again we were
greeted by a sea of smiling faces. Despite only
having 12 hours to prepare for us, the project
staff and the children put together another moving
presentation of singing and dance (accompanied
ably by "Bangra Pete" - a man of many hidden
talents). As at a previous project the advocates
team sang and danced for the children ("The Name
of The Lord"). Later in the afternoon, we visited
some more homes of the sponsored children. This
was again a fantastic experience and we were
privileged to be able to spend time talking to and
praying with the families. Some of the issues that
we prayed about were for unemployment and income,
flood-damaged houses, illness and the children's
studies. One of the houses belonging to a
sponsored child's family had been totally washed
away by the flood water. Malnutrition has been a
common sight amongst the children of these
families. Many of the children appear to be half
the age that they actually are. We finished today
being taught how to sing (and sign) "To be like
Jesus" by Chris. PLEASE CHECK ALL THE PHOTOS PAGES
FOR NEW PICS!!!!!
Posted 10:32
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14 comments
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Hello Martin!
Hi dad,
Great to see the photos and what you're up to.
The photos of the children are lovely...I hope
you're keeping a diary to share with church when
you get back. Wish I was there with you. Love
Becca
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Hello
Hi all,
You all seem to be having an amazing time.
Thinking of you all and keeping you in my
prayers. Bring back loads 0f pictures!
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Ummmm
Don't know what quite happened at the end of the
last message ..... anyway was gonna say thanks to
Justin & Hayley for the insight mail too!
Love
Karen
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Hi Martin
Hi, Wonderful to see all the latest photos. It
must be an amazing experience. Missing you and
sent with lots of love and prayers Ingrid xx
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Hi Mum 4
Hi mum, hope you are well and encouraged. What
incredible smiling faces, some of the most
beautiful smiles i have ever seen. A bit of good
news, the mortgage offer came through today.
Looking forward to seeing you when you get back.
Love and prayers Rob
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thinking about you
Hi Chris, I am sure that you will have lots to
tell us when you get home. We pray that you have
a good and safe journey back. Love Veronica and
Tony xx
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Thank you
This has been a wonderful experience for you all b
ut on behalf of all the families at home I want t
o thank Justin for the work he has done to keep u
s in touch with you all . It has been such a b
lessing to be in daily contact with you and s
eeing the children and families you have been w
ith has been fantastic . I'm sure my feelings o
f being joined with you is felt by other spouses a
nd children .It makes praying for you all so m
uch easier seeing where you are and those you h
ave met.
M
ay God bless you all in these last few days
m
ay you hear His voice and know more of His heart.
B
less you Justin and all the team
L
ove Carol. ps Pete's been called a few names in h
is time but Bangra Pete is a new one.
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Just want to echo Carol's sentiments as another
spouse at home. It really has been a wonderful
blessing to be able to follow your steps as you
travel around Chennai and to see all those
little faces which you have seen. I don't know
you, Justin, but I hear that our families have
much in common! May God richly bless you and
Hayley (I hope that's right!) and your family -
maybe one day we will meet, if not down here
then definitely up there. Love and prayers to
all the team (especially Colin!) and thank you
once again for providing this wonderful website.
Love Beverley xx
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Justin & Hayley
Hi guys
Glad to see all's going so well- real answers to
prayer. Sounds like a great team to be
with.Never knew you were all so musical!? So
when do you go back for more?See you soon. Love
The Clays
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Greetings from Wareham
I have just spent a wonderful half hour
reviewing your travels. The projects look to be
making a real difference to the lives of the
children and families. Its raining here but we
have really no idea of the effect of rain and
floods in england given our confortable homes
and rescue services. Hope all is well Judith.
Love and prayers to you all.
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Find us another child
Hi Hayley & Justin. The new photos make you cry.
In fact they have moved us so much, that we want
a third sponsor child. If at the centre you are
based at you hear of a child that needs
sponsoring, either boy or girl, please forward
the details to us. If you get to visit them,
please take some photos for us. God Bless you
and the team. Love Zoe & Andy
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Hello
Hello to all the team. What a beautiful way to
start back to work this week - to see all that
you are experiencing and to hear of all what
Compassion are doing in India. My thoughts and
prayers are with you all. A big hello to Kate,
Clare, Colin and Mary. Looking forward to seeing
you all soon.
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Hi
Andrew and group
It's great to be able to keep up with your
exploits! We are keeping you in our thoughts and
prayers. God bless
Lis, Glen, Judith, Brian, David and Lydia
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Rain Stopped Play
Sorry your plans have been weather affected, and
you've not been able to see more of the country.
It's wonderful for us (and the kids) to see
where you've been each day: I'm sure they have
gained a lot of peace and reassurance from the
regular updates. We are certain that your
presence there means the world to all the
children who have been adopted by Compassion. We
are looking forward to your safe return, and
hearing your stories first hand! Rich, Sue,
Aimee, Carys and Josua.
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