We are at the end of our journey. The team has been sharing that it is hard to believe we are heading home today. Friday we visited a Compassion Centre. The children lined the pathway of the centre as we were walking in waving Canadian and El Salvadorian flags. We recieved such a warm welcome. They then presented us with a program of singing and dancing before we toured the centre. I was amazed! The centre has computer classes, pinata classes, sewing classes, hair dressing classes. These are all skills that the children can use later in life. The Compassion Program is a holistic program where they look after the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of the children. After the tour we went on 3 home visits of children who are at the Compassion centre.
At our last debrief we had to share our thoughts on compassion. The word compassion means "with suffering". We are to suffer with our brothers and sisters. In 1 John 3:17 it says" If you have material possesions and see your brother in need and have no pity on him than how can the love of God be in you". These are powerful words. I love the words of Francis Chan and he says that at the end of our life all that will matter is how we love God and how we love each other. May we be filled with compassion!
My life will forever be changed after this trip, and I am a pure salvadorean. I have seen it all! Suffering is a daily struggle for many of these people, but with hope comes believing, and God was present always! I am forever thankful and honoured for having been able to meet so many kind, humble and amazing people within the team and in El Salvador as well!! Love you all!
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