World Vision African Village

Shane and I recently attended an exhibit at our church that was very enlightening. We went through the life of a little girl named Mathabo. She was abandoned by her mother, abused by her brother, threatened by those who could harm her and rape her. She eventually was responsible for taking care of her dying mother, who was assumed to have AIDS. This was extremely eye-opening. One thing that I've continued to think about today is the phrase: child-headed households. I can't even imagine what life is like in these communities, where children are not safe from anyone. We can't even imagine leaving children under the age of 10 alone for a few hours. Could you imagine having a house full of children that have to find their own ways to survive? Obviously Shane and I were both inspired to look at our life and how we can identify and help those less fortunate in this world. We have two little boys that have joined our family through World Vision and Food for the Hungry. How blessed we are to have organizations that do such great work and give us the oportunity to help.

Mathabo with her mother