More than PR

I went on a mission today and we had the opportunity to stop and help out a few families on the way.  I am a bit tired right now, so will not write a lot.  It seemed that each person who went on the mission took something to give away.  Each Soldier must a lot of loving family and friends who share our enthusiasm in showing peace to the people here.  It really is amazing to share something that we take for granted.  Simple things like a muffin, shoes, water, toys, pencils, stuft animals, and candy are items that we don't think twice about having and are often ungrateful for. The people here are just so happy to have anything.

These kids were sooooo cute.  I put some pics below.  The odd looking pic is from when I handed another Soldier my camera. When I moved my hand away from the camera and his hands, my finger got stuck on the lanyard and to the ground the camera went.  The next pic taken had the shutter half closed.. You can still see me and the kids though.  I think there might be more hearts won for the coalition.  We are not bad people trying to occupy a country, just caring individuals who wear uniforms and carry crew served weapons in stead of cell phones and palm pilots.  Its all the same, there is a need and America responds.

(The funny looking soldier is our interpreter)

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched but must be felt with the heart."-Helen Keller

Comments

[gavin]

are those shoes supposed to fit on those kids? the iraqi children must have big feet. i can see the reports on the news, government screws up handing out shoes too large.. a special report, the fleecing of america at 6:30

[Donna]

Absolutely precious! Thanks for sharing.

[Heather]

Hi, Shawn. Have been following your blog faithfully. Your stories can be at once the highlight and the heartbreak of my day. Thanks for sharing your thoughtful insights with your friends and family. What kind of schools supplies are most needed/wanted by the children? I am praying for you daily.

[Shawn]

Heather, we are mainly gathering pencils/pens, paper, markers, crayons, and any other type of school supplies that children can use. Thanks so much for your support.

Personal Note: Congrats!!

[Karen]

Shawn,
You must know Scotty Verran. He is the drivers ed teacher where I am librarian. He is a close friend of mine. Our school sent shoes (all sizes - small ones too) and he sent me pics showing the same little boy and blond headed girl. I bet you on were on the same mission. He is a great Christian guy and we really miss him. You sound like a wonderful guy too. Take care.