Comments on: Guinness World Records Has Nothing On Me

By: JasonWert

JasonWert — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:48:49 +0000

I'll probably get raked over the coals for this but I don't support a child through those groups because I try to help needy families in my area or through US ministries that I know. I'm not saying those ministries aren't worthy in any way because they are…I just like to try and help people in need here at home.

It's awesome you broke that record and helped those children. Congrats on that.

By: StephinLex

StephinLex — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:40:56 +0000

Super cool. Last week I began sponsorship through Compassion of a girl named Beatrice in an area of Kenya I visited last month. She joins Yessenia, my World Vision child I've been sponsoring for several years.
Congrats on the record!

By: Chrystie

Chrystie — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:57:44 +0000

That's great! I have sponsored two little girls through Compassion. The first little girl was Ana from Peru. She moved out of the Compassion area a few years into my sponsorship. So, then I took over sponsoring Ingrid from Honduras. It has been a huge blessing to me to be a part of it. I love the letters I get from her, telling me how she and her family are praying for me. Isn't that crazy! I am dying to go on a Compassion trip to meet my child one day. It is one of my heart's desires!

By: Mary

Mary — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:08:37 +0000

That's awesome!!!

My husband and I sponsor a little girl with Compassion, and I also sponsor a little boy with a group of bloggers. I just signed up for both this year, so it's been awesome to learn more about the work of Compassion and World Vision.

By: Lindsey_Nobles

Lindsey_Nobles — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:42:27 +0000

I completely get that. I'm now pressuring my sister to do the same thing. It is my way of postive bullying.

By: Lindsey_Nobles

Lindsey_Nobles — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:41:27 +0000

I didn't know the specifics about how many people were affected by child sponsorship so thank you for sharing!

Your job at WorldVision must be so gratifying.

By: Lindsey_Nobles

Lindsey_Nobles — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:39:02 +0000

I like that you guys feel the need to spread the love too. Two countries, two great organizations.

By: Lindsey_Nobles

Lindsey_Nobles — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:35:55 +0000

So cool! I can't wait to here more about your little girl!

Glad you enjoyed the Twitter banter over the weekend. I was nervous that we were pretty obnoxious. Whew, now I feel relieved.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:32:00 +0000

thanks for your part this weekend Lindsey! And did you know that for every one child sponsored – it affects a minimum of FIVE people? (since it also helps your child whole family)… so 1,585 kids sponsored impacts at LEAST 7,295 people! Amazing… we need to get everyone sponsoring a World Vision or Compassion child!

Thanks again… Debbie

By: @nanahg3

@nanahg3 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:19:11 +0000

You're right Lindsey – that was an amazing (see I do it too!) part of the event. I held off – my two oldest are 5 & 8 and I wanted them to be a part of the process from the beginning – to talk about WorldVision together and go online and make the commitment together. I think it will be a wonderful experience for them. Looking forward to more insights about your weekend! It was great to meet you!