Comments on: An Apology And A Promise http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:23:42 -0600 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Cara Hoeppner http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6763 Cara Hoeppner Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:42:30 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6763 <p>Shaun, </p> <p> Thank you for going over there, and for doing this.  I was in the DR in January for a vacation, and ventured a ways off the resort to bring the school supplies we’d brought with us for a local organization.  So, I knew that there was poverty there, unfathomable compared to what we see in Canada.  </p> <p> But what you’ve written about is gutting me.  The injustice at the hands of “Christian Nations” (I’ll include Canada and speak of North America as opposed to solely the US) - so that we can have cheap sugar, cheap appliances and throw-away gadgets, and clothing is IMMORAL.  </p> <p> Somehow, we have to stand up and say NO MORE. <br /> God was very angry with those who caused oppression and took advantage of the weakest and poorest… I cannot shake the feeling that we are due, overdue, for a Judgement.  God have mercy. </p> <p> I know God is opening MY eyes to how I live my life, and what I value.  Maybe we can’t change the world, but I will answer before God someday - and the things I value can easily be seen by looking at my bank/credit card statement. </p> <p> Today, I went to Compassion,ca and sponsored a little girl from the DR. </p> <p> I already have had a boy from Haiti for over 4 years.  Because of your journal entry from the other day, he will, as will this sweet girl, be getting a monthly letter sent. I didn’t realize the impact, and the value, those letters could have. The children I’ve sponsored are both 7… I ask God to help us have the discipline to pray, and write.  May they know that there are those who care, and are not okay with what is happening to them. </p> Shaun,

Thank you for going over there, and for doing this.  I was in the DR in January for a vacation, and ventured a ways off the resort to bring the school supplies we’d brought with us for a local organization.  So, I knew that there was poverty there, unfathomable compared to what we see in Canada. 

But what you’ve written about is gutting me.  The injustice at the hands of “Christian Nations” (I’ll include Canada and speak of North America as opposed to solely the US) – so that we can have cheap sugar, cheap appliances and throw-away gadgets, and clothing is IMMORAL. 

Somehow, we have to stand up and say NO MORE.

God was very angry with those who caused oppression and took advantage of the weakest and poorest… I cannot shake the feeling that we are due, overdue, for a Judgement.  God have mercy.

I know God is opening MY eyes to how I live my life, and what I value.  Maybe we can’t change the world, but I will answer before God someday – and the things I value can easily be seen by looking at my bank/credit card statement.

Today, I went to Compassion,ca and sponsored a little girl from the DR.

I already have had a boy from Haiti for over 4 years.  Because of your journal entry from the other day, he will, as will this sweet girl, be getting a monthly letter sent. I didn’t realize the impact, and the value, those letters could have. The children I’ve sponsored are both 7… I ask God to help us have the discipline to pray, and write.  May they know that there are those who care, and are not okay with what is happening to them.

]]> By: Pete Wilson http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6762 Pete Wilson Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:02:13 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6762 <p>Thanks for taking the time to go on this trip. I’m very interested in seeing the video and pics. I have a trip to the D.R. planned this summer as our church continues to build a feeding center there. </p> Thanks for taking the time to go on this trip. I’m very interested in seeing the video and pics. I have a trip to the D.R. planned this summer as our church continues to build a feeding center there.

]]> By: Crystal Renaud http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6761 Crystal Renaud Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:14:53 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6761 <p>i’m eager to see the videos you are preparing. praying for your safety. much love to you. </p> i’m eager to see the videos you are preparing. praying for your safety. much love to you.

]]> By: Cali Amy http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6760 Cali Amy Sun, 27 Apr 2008 02:53:13 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6760 <p>I think it is probably most easily revealed in this area of the world the damage done by America.  Study a bit of Latin American history to get good and depressed. </p> I think it is probably most easily revealed in this area of the world the damage done by America.  Study a bit of Latin American history to get good and depressed.

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6759 Grovesfan Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:15:24 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6759 <p>Mariah, <br /> You can just go to <a href="http://www.compassion.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.compassion.com</a> and sign up to sponsor a child in any one of 24 countries that Compassion currently has projects.  My family currently sponsors three children, in Haiti, Columbia, and Ecuador. </p> <p> Shaun, <br /> I know you miss you family. You always do and it’s understandable.  For now, cling to the knowledge that they miss you too, but have you be no where else other than where you are because you’re doing what God has clearly called you to do. </p> <p> Be safe. Take time to process everything and also take time to rest. </p> <p> Beth </p> Mariah,

You can just go to http://www.compassion.com and sign up to sponsor a child in any one of 24 countries that Compassion currently has projects.  My family currently sponsors three children, in Haiti, Columbia, and Ecuador.

Shaun,

I know you miss you family. You always do and it’s understandable.  For now, cling to the knowledge that they miss you too, but have you be no where else other than where you are because you’re doing what God has clearly called you to do.

Be safe. Take time to process everything and also take time to rest.

Beth

]]> By: Mariah http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6758 Mariah Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:29:13 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2008/04/an-apology-and-a-promise/#comment-6758 <p>Is there a link on your blog where I can go to sponsor a child anywhere except Uganda? I would love to sponsor a child in South America. </p> Is there a link on your blog where I can go to sponsor a child anywhere except Uganda? I would love to sponsor a child in South America.

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