Sometimes people's paths cross for a reason. At the time it seems random but in hindsite it becomes clear. This happens when you find your eternal mate. You experience this when you find a life long friend. It also can happen when you are put in the right place at the right time. It may only be for a moment, a second or maybe for a few weeks. It is hard to predict. I do know though, if you are in tune with the Spirit and living your best life, these experiences are abundant and make sense. They aren't chalked up to simple luck. They are interpreted as destiny.
I have no doubt that coming to Rising Star was supposed to happen. There were people's paths that we were ment to cross. There were people that would touch and soften our hearts. There also were those certain people that we would connect with and never forget.
I want to talk about a young woman that I feel this way about. Her name is Eswari and she lives in the Tamilarasi house. She is eleven years old and absolutely beautiful. Inside her is a compassionate kind heart that is needing a little extra love.
From the first day Quincy and I met her, we connected. From that day on she seeked us out, especially Quincy. In the house she lives in there are many biological sisters or cousins. At times, I think, she can feel left out and alone. Even in a group of twenty two girls you can still feel alone and this is apparent with this sweet girl.
Within a week, Quincy and Eswari, were like sisters. As a matter of fact, she calls me her mom and Quincy her sister to this day. Recently, I looked in to sponsoring her and found out that she had written a letter to us and it was waiting for me to send an address. The sponsorship coordinator said that she still is talking about us.
I miss Eswari and want to make sure that she feels our love from as far away as Washington. I want her to know that she is special and destined to do amazing things in the future. I want her to know that she is valued and unique. I want her to gain confidence to see how wonderful she is and how capable she is to stand on her own. My own daughters have this and I want her to have it too. This is a little video clip that was taken on the evening we put bindis on them and had them share something that is special about themselves. Most of the girls go instantly to what or who they are grateful for.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiSybhNj7S0
Eswari has a father that visits the first Saturday of every month. She loves him but craves that female role model. Her parents split up a while back. Her mother was very angry and told her she would kill her if she didn't stay with her. She chose her dad. It is a common story in America and here with broken families. The sad thing is that although kids are resilient, they replay in their minds words that hurt.
During our stay at Rising Star we both spent a lot of time with Eswari. There was an ease to how she fit in with us and she smiled. I saw her doing work in her house. Many times she was doing the laundry for the girls in her room. Other times I saw her helping the littler ones. Nurturing others is in her nature. Her kind words for others did not go unnoticed. She has gratitude for the little that she has. It was so apparent that our friendship was important to her and the need to feel loved is at the top of her list.
On our last evening together tears were shed between Quincy and her. It was apparent that this fast friendship was stronger than either one had anticipated in the beginning. It broke my heart to know that we couldn't bring her with us. I have no doubt she would love being part of a family with girls. I knew the attachment was a strong one and this one was a hard one for her to let go of. Many of the kids at Rising Star deal well with the change in people. Eswari has a tender heart and change is hard for this one.
The decision to sponsor this young lady has not been decided without a lot of thought. I know that it will be a long term commitment as I feel that she will come to lean on the support she gets not only in the donation but also in our correspondence. She, along with Bujji, will become a part of our family through sponsorship. I don't want to let them down. They have gained a place in my mother's heart.
I have no doubt that coming to Rising Star was supposed to happen. There were people's paths that we were ment to cross. There were people that would touch and soften our hearts. There also were those certain people that we would connect with and never forget.
From the first day Quincy and I met her, we connected. From that day on she seeked us out, especially Quincy. In the house she lives in there are many biological sisters or cousins. At times, I think, she can feel left out and alone. Even in a group of twenty two girls you can still feel alone and this is apparent with this sweet girl.
Eswari has a father that visits the first Saturday of every month. She loves him but craves that female role model. Her parents split up a while back. Her mother was very angry and told her she would kill her if she didn't stay with her. She chose her dad. It is a common story in America and here with broken families. The sad thing is that although kids are resilient, they replay in their minds words that hurt.
On our last evening together tears were shed between Quincy and her. It was apparent that this fast friendship was stronger than either one had anticipated in the beginning. It broke my heart to know that we couldn't bring her with us. I have no doubt she would love being part of a family with girls. I knew the attachment was a strong one and this one was a hard one for her to let go of. Many of the kids at Rising Star deal well with the change in people. Eswari has a tender heart and change is hard for this one.
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