Shaun Groves
If you ever visit a Compassion International project.
And you’re nervous about it because, well, it’s 200 or so kids versus just little ol’ you…
and you don’t know the language…
and you can’t make balloon animals or juggle…
and you’re wondering to yourself Self, what on earth are you going to do with 200 kids?
Have no fear. There’s always brute force.
Followed by lots and lots of tickling.
I don’t suggest wearing your good shoes to the project at which you exert the brute force and unleash the lots and lots of tickling, however.
Sometimes the little suckers spring a leak.
Kids are kids the whole world over you know? They don’t need much from us big people. A smile. A touch. You can get by without words. Just give them any proof that they matter. They matter enough to be looked in the eyes, held, played with and, yes, wrestled to the floor and tickled to within an inch of their life.
Can you afford to show one child they matter?
Chuck Guth says:
I am laughing…..visiting the projects makes it so real! Children are children wether here or there. A good tickle or fist bump transcends all barriers. My best moments have been at project just hugging!
Kelli says:
So fun! I love what you guys do and I love seeing how Compassion is having an impact of these kids lives. Can’t wait to read more this week!
Princess Leia says:
“Goochy-goochy-goo” – it’s universal, I tell you…
Shaun Groves says:
I sure you there was absolutely no “goochy” or “goo.” Nossir. Just very manly rough-housing type macho wrestling kinds of stuff sans cutesy nonsense phrases.
Prudence says:
Reminded of Heather’s blog she posted earlier this evening, that we are no different. Even to this extent kids love one-on-one, hands on attention no matter where they live.
Jason says:
I appreciate the step by step photos of the proper takedown technique.
Amber says:
Very fun post
Catherine says:
Very cool! I remember all the hugs I got from kids when I went to a boy’s ranch in Venezuela to work for a week. They loved to rough-house with my husband and son, but also loved hugs from me!! Great memories! God bless ya’ll on this trip!
Jean Penko says:
Hi – received an e-mail from Compassion about your group being in El Salvador. I have had the joy and privilege of sponsoring a little girl there for the last 5 years. If you happen to visit Project ES-770-0178, please look for Milagro Jurado and give her a huge hug and kiss from me, Jean Penko. I always sign my letters to her “Your American Grandma”. She is going to be 13 on Nov 21 so you could please wish her happy birthday for me. I will keep you and your team in my prayers.
Jean Penko says:
Hi – received an e-mail from Compassion about your group being in El Salvador. I have had the joy and privilege of sponsoring a little girl there for the last 5 years. If you happen to visit Project ES-770-0178, please look for Milagro Jurado and give her a huge hug and kiss from me, Jean Penko. I always sign my letters to her “Your American Grandma”. She is going to be 13 on Nov 21 so you could please wish her happy birthday for me. I will keep you and your team in my prayers.
Tania @ Larger Family Life says:
You brought such a smile to my face. I can only imagine how happy that child felt.
Lindsey says:
LOVE IT!!! Ahhhh these posts are soooo awesome to me! I keep checking and checking and crossing my fingers for updates!! Love this update! I’m glad you’re having fun and sharing laughter!!
Aaron Armstrong says:
Nicely done, Shaun.