Monthly Archives: May 2012

From heartbreak to joy

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From heartbreak to joy | World Vision Blog
“Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.” As a World Vision employee, I’ve grown quite familiar with the poignant prayer that our founder, Dr. Bob Pierce, scrawled in the margins of his Bible many years ago. But on a busy afternoon last fall, as I sat at my desk in the World Vision U.S. headquarters, my heart was far from broken. It was elated. Surrounded by my coworkers, a giant bouquet of balloons, and even a photographer, I had received the surprise of a lifetime: My name had been selected in a drawing for a trip to see sponsorship in action! I had earned entries by recruiting friends and family members to become...
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HungerFree: The solutions manifesto

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HungerFree: FoodPrice Crisis | World Vision Blog
Wafts of sweet strawberries mingle with the earthy tones of potatoes as I walk beneath an awning covering a bustling sidewalk. I’m completing a weekly tradition of mine, shopping at the local farmers market. And, to be honest, taking in a bit of people-watching. On this bright Saturday afternoon in Washington, D.C., I see the happy faces of families and friends enjoying the day. Each person is carefree as they wind through overflowing crates of produce. But here’s the irony: Although I work on behalf of children who have much less than I do, I walk through this market on the weekends sometimes just for fun....
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Mother’s day thoughts: Tiny for the wrong reason

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Tiny for the wrong reason | World Vision Blog
In honor of Mother’s Day, May 13, we asked bloggers to share their thoughts on motherhood — and the importance of caring for children who have experienced the loss of a parent. Every day through Mother’s Day, we will feature a different blogger to remind us to appreciate mothers and care for those who are hurting. Today’s post comes from Lindsey, who is the author of The Pleated Poppy. Photos by Michelle Siu/World Vision....
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Mother’s Day thoughts: Providing a certain future

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Providing a certain future | World Vision Blog
In honor of Mother’s Day, May 13, we asked bloggers to share their thoughts on motherhood — and the importance of caring for children who have experienced the loss of a parent. Every day through Mother’s Day, we will feature a different blogger to remind us to appreciate mothers and care for those who are hurting. Today’s post comes from Nish, who traveled to Bolivia with World Vision on our blogger trip last August. *     *     * It’s a hard pill to swallow sometimes — realizing how privileged I am. I was raised in a loving and supportive home by two involved and present parents. I never had to work for my food as a child. I always had a...
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