Life changed for Dorothy Samson in an Indian orphanage. Seeing the incredible needs of the children there, the Colorado resident knew she could make a difference.So started a journey that led her to Compassion International and its unique child sponsorship program. Now, after just five years working with the ministry, 25 children count on Samson for prayers,letters and support.
They crawl up into my lap;they call me ‘Auntie Dorothy,Samson said.They are my children.Although Samson never had children of her own, that didn’t stop her from sharing her love and compassion with little ones.
Since she’s returned from Africa, Samson has had several opportunities to share her experience and tell others about her precious Ugandan children, several of whom have already had to deal with the devastating effects of HIV/AIDS, having lost parents, siblings and other close relatives to the disease.
Compassion told me that there was a lack of sponsors for African children because of the HIV/AIDS problem, Samson said. I can understand people wanting to invest their money in children who are certain to grow up to be healthy, productive adults.
Later, when she learned that there was a need for sponsors for African children, she didn’t hesitate to take on even more.
Responding to the need, Samson sponsored 12 African children - eight of them in Uganda. And in September 2002, she spent five special days with my youngsters, as she refers to them. She treated her children to a game park, a safari and a boat ride to see hippos.
Of course, the kids were so excited. They’d never seen animals in the wild or even taken a boat ride. It was wonderful to see their excitement,Samson said.
They crawl up into my lap they call me Auntie Dorothy,Samson said.They are my children and I love them all.
Of course, the kids were so excited. They’d never seen animals in the wild or even taken a boat ride. It was wonderful to see their excitement,Samson said.
Later, when she learned that there was a need for sponsors for African children, she didn’t hesitate to take on even more.
My hope for them is that they can have a happy childhood and become all they can be in Jesus - free from AIDS.
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