How many do you have?
To be so honest the Whittaker household has to own at least 100 pairs of shoes between the 5 of us. I would not be surprised if it was not more. Today my spoiled self was put into place. This sweet baby boy did not even have a pair of shoes that matched and even worse they were both left shoes. Wow. Can you think about that for a second. What would your life be like if you did not even had a pair of shoes? 
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I have a friend that's traveling with the group...it's fun to hear and see the same day with a different twist.
blessings!
Posted by: Marcia Erickson | February 13, 2008 at 05:44 AM
I have a friend that's traveling with the group...it's fun to hear and see the same day with a different twist.
blessings!
Posted by: Marcia Erickson | February 13, 2008 at 05:44 AM
i read this and thought of my closet... my stomach feels sick. thanks for the reality check you guys are bringing into our lives back here...
Posted by: dee dee | February 13, 2008 at 07:28 AM
As I sit here in comfort thinking of my closet full of shoes I am heartbroken. I thank you for being there and bringing us the blogs. My coworker told me not to read this if it is going to make me cry. I NEED TO READ THIS, I beleive part of the problem is that we just turn away. We need to see this and keep it fresh in our hearts and minds. I want to be there rocking these babies and lovin' on them. You are doing a great thing. I sponsored a little girl in Honduras for several years and quit because of finances but during that time I didn't get the in my face reality of poverty and the contrast of a sponsored child and a non-sponsored one. I will be finding a way to sponsor again. Thank you for your heart and I will be praying for all of you.
Posted by: Pam Creech | February 13, 2008 at 10:08 AM
Oh man...I don't even know how many shoes I own. Even my growing boys have several pairs apiece. Breaks my heart...I'd love to just package up some and send them! Bless you all for all you are doing!!
Posted by: Christi | February 13, 2008 at 02:24 PM
It is so sad to think that little children don't even have shoes. When I think about all the flip-flps, tennis shoes, dress shoes, and all the many shoes that I have, I feel so horrible for the children who have no shoes at all. It really makes me think about helping others with the money I would us to buy shoes.
Posted by: Sarah Jane | February 13, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Hi,
I can't imagine life with only two left shoes. I am a guy and regularly wear about 3 pairs.
By the way, I noticed in your post you put the hyperlink across the word "here." If you put the link around "sponsor a child" that benefits Compassion because search engines like Google will more likely show Compassion as the first result for that keyword. At least, that's what the "SEO" people told me. I know it's a small thing. Not a big deal. :) Enjoy your trip, God bless, and don't listen to me. :)
Andrew
Posted by: Andrew | February 13, 2008 at 03:37 PM
I have too many pairs of shoes...yet I consistently think to myself, "wow...I need blah blah blah..."
Thanks for reminding me of the difference between needs and wants.
Posted by: Deneen | February 13, 2008 at 06:53 PM
We are so blessed - thanks for reminding me...
Posted by: alicia | February 13, 2008 at 10:43 PM