Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Warm Boots

I was excited to be able to give a World Vision worker money to provide Nikol with a new pair of boots and possibly a few other things while we were here. Nikol and the worker went shopping and Nikol proudly picked out the pair he wanted. With the extra money, he bought apples, sugar, cooking oil, and coffee for his parents. I bet his mom is going to be super happy about that coffee.

Here are some pictures taken in the World Vision office of a happy boy:





13 comments:

  1. Bob BraxtonMarch 5, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    and now? where will these boots go?

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  2. Andrea MoweryMarch 5, 2015 at 8:41 AM

    Oh, I love this! What a look of pure joy and satisfaction on his face. So happy that you are able to give in this way, Anna.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    He's so sweet! (he makes me cry.) E.

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  4. One crazed mommyMarch 5, 2015 at 11:23 AM

    Oh my tears again...you can see the excitement radiating from him in these photos...I just want to reach through the picture and give him a huge hug! Puts things into perspective when you see the items he chose with his extra money - things we take for granted as everyday items are a luxury to his family. Wow! But that smile...so glad you were able to provide him with new boots!

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  5. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 1:09 PM

    For some reason, that last photo brought tears to my eyes. That boy is so proud of his purchases. I buy apples and coffee and think of it as an annoying errand, if it registers at all. He looks like he just bought his mom a new house. Such good work you are doing here!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 1:54 PM

    What a great kid, that he used the change to buy groceries/staples for his mom instead of something else for himself!

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  7. ShellieMarch 5, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    So nice you got to see your kindness in the eyes of his happy family.

    Way to make a real difference Anna!

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  8. LexiloooMarch 5, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    Love this! I sponsor with World Vision too; I have two children in Albania and one in So. Africa! Very much looking forward to hearing about your trip!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 5, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    I just love him....I can't imagine the emotions running through you right now. So glad you are able to help his family. You are honoring your son by helping them. <3

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  10. Debby@Just BreatheMarch 6, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    It is so nice to see him so happy!

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  11. OSMAMarch 6, 2015 at 9:07 PM

    I love both of your happies. Can see it on him and hear it in you. xoxo

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  12. Kate Coveny HoodMarch 8, 2015 at 9:37 AM

    I've loved reading all of these posts! Can't wait to hear more about your experiences and the people you met there!

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  13. UnknownMarch 8, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    how beautiful this is! and i love the way he used the extra money to buy things for his parents. what a beautiful son!

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