If you remember, I began this blog by asking what does LOVE look like today - do we still see examples of selflessness and acts of genuine love, where the well-being of others is put completely ahead of our own? Well, I came across a blog entry by Aaron Brunner (he's been in Haiti with AIM since just after the earthquake) that is a testimony to this kind of love...
This past week Aaron visited an orphanage completely destroyed (the Fleury Foundation Orphanage). Before the earthquake it ran a medical clinic, bakery, housing for 50+ kids, a church, and a school - they lost everything. During his visit to the site, he came across a crushed building that used to house the kids but now all that remained were a hat and dress draped over the rubble. When asked why those were there, he was told the following:
The day the earthquake hit, the children were out in front of the building sitting down or playing around. One of the house mothers was on the 2nd floor with two of the children as the building came crashing down. She jumped to protect them, hovering over them, agonizing in pain as the walls crumpled on top of her. The children crawled out of the rubble barely scraped while the mother laid there, body beaten and weakened by the blow. She knew that the children had made it safely out as she took her final breaths beneath the rocks. She laid her life down for these sweet sweet babies. This hat and dress were hers. They are a reminder to them of her sacrifice. The way she gave her life as Jesus did, so that others might live.
This story is a true testimony of love. Although I am just reading about it second hand, I am blown away and moved by it... I want to say thanks again to all those who have donated towards my trip so far. I am so grateful you have allowed your hearts to be moved for these people and have generously supported me.
And, a special thanks tonight Teresa & Jessica W, your donations just came through today and have helped put me past 25%.
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