Robert's Heart

This was written by one of my staff members, Nikki Taylor, in response to working with one of our youngest residents, Robert. Robert was seven years old at the time of this writing.

Robert's Heart

I am so small, so weak, and frail.

I've been deserted and left to fend for myself.

I have so much to give the world.

I am a child who needs his mom.

God made me very special

With lots of love to give.

I may be small, but I'll stand tall

And this is how I will live.

In search of a family to call my own

That will love me even when I fail.

They'll tell me everything will be alright,

And they will hold me in their arms so tight.

I like to play ball, run, and fish,

Pretend I am superhero.

Someday I hope and wish.

I like to sing and say my prayers.

When "I lay me down to sleep I

Always pray my soul to keep."

God bless everyone and plese send me

A family to whom I'll belong.

This is the end and just the beginning

Of my story and my song.

TOMS and Bridge to Rwanda Shoe Drop in Rwanda 2010

Life's Greatest Question (or one of them)

I recently read a very convicting and inspiring quote that I had to share with you.

"If you were doomed to live the same life over and over again for eternity, would you choose the life you are living now? The question is interesting enough, but I've always thought the point of asking it is really the unspoken, potentially devastating follow-up question. That is, if the answer is no, then why are you living the life you are living now? Stop making excuses, and do something about it."

~William Alexander, The $64 Tomato

Annie Lennox SING Campaign Universal Child