Meeting my sponsored child, Anteneh

In the buildup to the trip the excitement was mounting at the prospect of meeting my sponsored child, Anteneh (which means "you are the one"). As the day approached I grew more anxious. Would I recognise him? Would he like me? Would I know what to say? I needn't have worried a bit though! As we walked scross the grass, we saw our children lined up with their project workers and I spotted him instantly! He was a beautiful boy with the cutest smile. I was grateful for the help of Joseph, our interpreter from the Compassion Ethiopia office., especially as Anteneh was so shy. I learned lots about his family circumstances, but most of all we have built up a relationship. He calls my daughters his sisters. I was able to tell him that I love him, that I am proud of him, and that God loves him too. It was special praying for him, asking God to give him big dreams in his heart, and for him to know God's love more and more. It was terribly hard saying goodbye to him when it was time to leave, but I know that this is a day that we shall both remember for ever. This is the day that the Lord has made. We have rejoiced and were glad in it!!

Lynne Farrell