This story will break your heart then give you renewed hope in the difference that each one of us can make in the lives of others.
I’ve posted a number of stories with audio from Compassion Day on 98.5 Sonshine FM today and I know that most people probably won’t listen to them all, but I beg you to take just fourteen minutes to listen to Ada’s story.
If you want to hear something to lift your spirits just click play on the audio player at the bottom of this post.
The whole story is worth hearing but I’ll warn you now that it will really start to touch your heart around half way through.
Ada is a girl I met and interviewed in Dominican Republic. She is a beautiful twelve year old with a bright future. I wish I could show you the picture I had taken with the two of us but I prefer to keep her identity somewhat private. You’ll understand why as you listen.
I talked to Ada, I visited her home and talked to her parents. I’m sure that all of us that visited her home on that day will remember the warm hug she gave each one of us as we left. She is a remarkable young girl.
I managed to track down her sponsor in Australia and shared Ada’s story with her. Lisa’s reaction to hearing her sponsored child’s voice is priceless. Hearing Lisa describe how she feels when she hears just how much of an impact she has had on Ada’s life is inspiring.
I don’t know what else I can say but to again ask that you take the time to hear this amazing story.
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Praise God for the ministry of Compassion! I have been partnered with them for many years and am all the more inspired to do so. Thank you for sharing this touching story Rodney.
Is there a way to get the code from you to add that same player/audio to my blog. I would like to give it even broader attention.
Hello Brian. Ada’s story certainly is a touching one.
The audio player is a WordPress plugin but you can link directly to the audio if you like.
http://mpegmedia.sonshinefm.ws/feeds/COM150508_1023.mp3
Thanks for your help in highlighting the work of Compassion.
Hi Rodney,
WOW, what a powerful story. it touch me deeply.
It has encouraged me more to do what i am planning on doing, that is an Internship in Childrens Ministry next year. I have been accepted to do it in San Diego and now i am looking for a part time job to support myself.
I would love to do this training and then go work with kids wherever, i have a real passion for Australia so hopefully i can come home after.
Thanks for sharing Ada’s story
Thanks Michelle. I’m sure you’ll be great working with young people.
Yes, Ada’s story is very powerful. I heard it told first hand, I’ve relayed it to many people, I interviewed her sponsor, I’ve edited the story and even broadcast it, yet it still chokes me up every time I think about it.