The Goal - Plain And Simple

Posted on 12. Feb, 2008 by loswhit in Compassion International

The Goal…
100 Kids Sponsored through RagamuffinSoul.com
I am with some all star bloggers here. We have about 3000 readers a day in this community.
Some I am hanging with have 20,000 a day.
So here is the deal.
I don’t think that asking us to sponsor 100 kids through RagamuffinSoul.com is out of this world.
I think we can do it.
And I think that Compassion International will take notice that the blogging community can actually make a difference.
So here is the deal.
SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH THIS LINK.
Then let’s share the name of our child and where they are sponsored from.
Most of the homes here live on 30 dollars a month.
Homes full of 4 and 5 people.
I will stand before the world and proclaim that your 32 dollars a month changes lives forever. I have already met hundreds of those lives changed.
We CAN Make A Difference.
We can.
You In?
Los

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Katie P

13. Feb, 2008

Maccimilla Anyango - Busia, Uganda
Doreen Anyango - Busia, Uganda
T. Ro.

13. Feb, 2008

Just sponsored. Letting Compassion pick the child. It will be a child in Uganda. Will follow up when I receive more information. Thanks so much for your service and raising awareness.
Crystal Renaud

13. Feb, 2008

even though i began sponsoring her before your trip (January), it was because of this trip and the influence compassion has that i began to look closer at compassion to begin with. see, i also sponsor through one life child (http://onelifechild.org) - an organization in sister-partnership with our church.

from compassion: Mediatrix Nabwire from Uganda (6 yrs old)

from one life child: PhaPhama Maqeda from SA (5 yrs old)

http://www.pinkhairedgirl.net/?p=793
steve

13. Feb, 2008

Done! Thanks Los!
Dji Vensley Destin
Haiti
kELLY s

13. Feb, 2008

Our family just chose:

Kyakusimire Shivan from Uganda! Our kids picked her because she is the same age as them (twins age 9).

So happy and blessed to be a part of this!
Kelly and family in Michigan (new to your blog)
Dale Best

13. Feb, 2008

My wife and I sponsor 3 children from Ethiopia. They are:

Hewan Gebreselassie (9 year old girl)
Bilen Tewodros (6 year old girl)
Eyasu Markos Churko (little boy who turns 4 next week)

We sponsored Hewan at a Bebo Norman concert November 2006 and the younger two at a Shaun Groves concert in September.

They are b-e-a-utiful!!
Laura

13. Feb, 2008

I’m in. I just sponsored a little girl in Uganda.

Her name is Naomi and she is five years old. She is adorable! I’m so excited about being a part of her life and getting the privilege to pray for her and watch her grow.
Morgan

13. Feb, 2008

got him! so precious! Yoswa from Uganda.
jmom

13. Feb, 2008

We signed up this morning (before reading this post, but as a result of what you guys and gals are doing over there) for Esther from Uganda.
She joins Tewodros (Ethiopia), Fani (Indonesia) and Ivan (Ecuador)
Shelly Quigg

13. Feb, 2008

Last night I chose Leah Akarot to sponser. She is a 5 year old orphan north of Bosia in Uganda. She joins Eliana Mamani, 6, of Bolivia into my life and heart.
Dale Best

13. Feb, 2008

This “blog and sponsor” thing seems to be working.

Blessings to you and your travel mates, Los!!
Ronni

13. Feb, 2008

Early yesterday, Selasie Quarshie from Ghana became a part of our family. I’ve always felt a call to Ghana… after talking to friends who are missionaries there, they know his village, and are going to find him for me personally!!! I’m going to Ghana in a few months… I’ll be able to meet him probably! Very wild!
lindsay

13. Feb, 2008

i have a little 12 year old girl in uganda named fatuma muduwa. but i’m not a new sponsor as a result of this trip. i’ve been sponsoring her since november. and i keep wondering if maybe yall will go to her compassion project.
Cindi

13. Feb, 2008

We discussed this with our 8 year old son and let him choose - he decided to sponsor Nsiimbe Godfrey from Uganda because they have the same birthday!
Thank You - Thank You - Thank You!!!
Leah Moreton

13. Feb, 2008

I sponsor two amazing kids, Lisbeth (Bolivia) and Immanuel (Kenya). I have had the honor of meeting Immanuel two times and have gotten to spend some great time with them. I know the sponsorship makes a huge difference in the lives of these kids and families, but if you haven’t sponsored a child, I truly urge you to as the sponsorship and the relationship you build with your child will rock your world.
Leslie Brooke

13. Feb, 2008

I just sponsored Stella from Uganda. She’s 4 years old. Thanks for opening our eyes to the opportunities God gives us to reach out!
I’ll be blogging later tonight about this great thing you guys are partnering with Compassion to do!
David Ballard

13. Feb, 2008

Our family just sponsored a little 5 year old there in Uganda - his name is Brighton. I even put a banner on my blog now to direct people to sponsor a child.
Courtney

13. Feb, 2008

Emmanuel age 4 from Uganda will have a family in Atlanta loving and supporting him! Thanks for the work you are doing. God Bless!
tamara cosby

13. Feb, 2008

We sponsor Simon from Tanzania and just got the sweetest letter from him and a PICTURE! It was enough to make me cry!!!!!! Thanks for what you guys are doing!
Alisha J

13. Feb, 2008

DJ and I chose - Simon, 3 years old, Uganda … this is our second child. Thanks for motivating us to move on getting another one. We’ve been thinking about it for a while! Praying for you guys.
Prairie Rose

13. Feb, 2008

I already sponsored Staurin from Dominican Republic, Angie from Colombia, and Marsabi from Mexico, but although not through one of the blogger’s links, I just sponsored Rebecca, age 5, from Uganda, on Saturday as a result of this trip. So let Compassion know that the numbers from this trip are actually higher than just the blog links are going to show, because I see others posting the same thing — sponsoring because of the trip but not through the specific links!

Your video updates are AMAZING, by the way. Thanks so much!
Jessica

13. Feb, 2008

I just sponsored a beautiful little girl in Uganda, Hellen Amali. Thanks for taking this trip and inspiring me. I have been reading your blog and your wife’s blog for a couple of months now, but this is my first time leaving a response. You both along with my brother in-law (The Original Mudpuppy) inspired me to start blogging. Thanks for your work in Uganda.
Corey Mann

13. Feb, 2008

Hey Brother!
Thanks for capturing your experience. This is just smart, period. I’m in another world these days, (outside ministry) so I appreciate the inspiration you are giving me on a daily basis.

Corey
Brent

13. Feb, 2008

Los - You inspired Britney and me. We want to go next time you guys do this. Our little girl is Phinah Nabwire, 3 years old in Uganda.

Brent
Lita aka Grandma

13. Feb, 2008

OK Babe, We just did it. Her name is Nuwagabe Caroline, 5 yrs. old (a month younger than Sohaila) from Uganda. Love you and Heather, Mom ;o)
Heidi

13. Feb, 2008

Our 8 year old daughter has been glued to the computer for the last couple of days “watching” your trip. Our family just sponsored Naomi Kyampeire from Uganda, what a beauty!!Thank you for the inspiration that you have given our family here in Ct.
Heidi
Tina

13. Feb, 2008

Marie Nkeshuwera in Rwanda. My middle name is Marie and she lives near where I have done mission work in Rwanda for the past two years! Thanks for putting this on my heart again!!
shan

13. Feb, 2008

we sponsored 2 beautiful kids, 1 boy and 1 girl. kaia sponsored a little girl named Susan and leia sponsored a little boy named Kabogoza…i believe they are both 4 years old and both from Uganda. i should know that info. for sure, but, i just assumed i could go back on the web page to read more about them and i wasn’t able to. i’ll just wait to get our packets in the mail to get to see their little faces again on the pictures they’ll send us.
Sarah

13. Feb, 2008

Sponsored a little boy in Uganda yesterday after reading Sean’s post. His name is Aaron, and he is one day older than my son Sam. Sam can’t wait to write him letters.

I’m thankful that you guys are there and sharing. I visited Honduras in college and have witnessed this kind of poverty. I swore that I would never forget, but I had. Thanks for reminding me.
Jen

13. Feb, 2008

I now have sponsored a kid through World Vision for a few years (we randomly share the same birthday), but as of last night I also sponsor a 5 year old Ugandan girl named Sophia (same as my niece that will be born in April). Let me know when you go again cause I am SO in.
Canaan

13. Feb, 2008

We chose Clement, age 5, from Uganda. My son wanted a boy and Clement shares my daughter’s birthday! We are so blessed to be a part of this!
Amy

13. Feb, 2008

We are now blessed to be the sponsors of Niwamanya Kevin (age 14). This sponsorship is in honor of my husband… his gift this Valentines Day, that I pray will rock his socks off for the many years to come. I chose Niwamanya Kevin for our family for many reasons.
Amy

13. Feb, 2008

By the way, Kevin is from Uganda.
Skyler Goodman

13. Feb, 2008

Marciela Gracis - Phillipines!

A beautiful 8yr old girl with two other siblings!
Jill

14. Feb, 2008

We have Magadline, a 3 year old girl in Uganda.
This has been heavy on my heart for a few months. Ever since I heard Way FM’s trip and their encouragement to sponsor a child. Lastnight, my husband and I had a tearful conversation about how we are blessed so we can be a blessing to others.
I cannot wait to get our packet in the mail and start to put a face to this name, and continue to pray for her and her family daily.

What an awesome experience and what an awesome tool this is to teach your own children about compassion.
Shelley

14. Feb, 2008

Daniel Villatoro, who will turn 7 in July, from Mexico. My oldest son picked him up upon returning from a mission trip to Mexico.

This is inspiring me to write him another letter and send him some more money. I’m sure he can never get enough of either one. My youngest always remembers him in his prayers at night and wonders how he is.
Joey & Jennifer

14. Feb, 2008

We just sponsored a 3-year-old little girl (Catherine) from Uganda born 2 days after our little girl (Kathryn Anne). We’ve been thinking about doing this for a while. Thanks for pushing us over the edge.
Christine

14. Feb, 2008

Bridget Natocho - age 3, Maanga, Uganda
more info about her and my decision to sponsor her here

I’m single, not even dating, have no kids, and was feeling bummed about Valentine’s Day. God’s been tugging on my heart to do this, and I can’t think of a better Valentine’s Day present to give to Him.
Rachel

14. Feb, 2008

My girl’s name is Christine, she’s turning 4 on Monday and is from Uganda. I signed up today (Valentine’s Day) and can relate to Christine’s comment, very much. Although I’m not really bummed about Valentine’s Day, I do know that my heart has been totally wrecked following you and Shaun on this trip. It was time to step forward…and here we are!

Thank you so much, Los. I can’t wait to write letters to Christine and to go see her someday. Part of my heart is officially in Uganda now.
Nicole

14. Feb, 2008

I am not sure how I first found your site, but I have been reading it for a couple weeks now. Thank you for going where the rest of us are sometimes afraid to. My husband and I just sponsored and we chose to have Compassion pick for us. They know the needs to most!
Elizabeth

14. Feb, 2008

Sponsored several days ago through Rocksinmydryer — Irene Nabwire, 6yrs old whose birth date is the same as our daughter, but Irene is 5yrs older — wondering if she’s sister to the child sponsored by Crystal (posted above)? VERY anxious to make whatever difference that we can — Wish that we could take care of them ALL!! What a beautiful and worthwhile trip!!
cheri

14. Feb, 2008

Lisset, age 14, Dominican Republic

Signed up about 3 weeks ago - Shaun did a couple of concerts in the area. I’m the photographer for the artist who opened both shows for him - it’s been on my heart to do this for awhile, I shouldn’t have taken so long.

I chose an older child because I heard Mark Harris (I think) talk about how excited the older ones are when they get a sponsor because they don’t think it’s ever going to happen. I went through Shaun’s packets and found the oldest.

Now I need to get my parents and my brother’s family to do this!
sally

14. Feb, 2008

Emmanuel Kweku Owusu
Age 9, Uganda

Our family choose him because he was one of the children who had been waiting the longest for sponsorship.

You are inspiring us all to make a small difference!
Have been reading your blog since your Korean adoption. We have adopted from Korea three times.

Praying for you!
Sally
Anna

14. Feb, 2008

I have been sponsoring Gebrelua from Ethiopia since last month.
Anna

14. Feb, 2008

^She’s 10
sally

14. Feb, 2008

Whoops! Our child is in Ghana, not Uganda.

Sally
Fay

14. Feb, 2008

Yay! Children number 2 and 3: Carmen from the Dominican Republic and Pheona from Uganda. Both share my b-day, May 5th. This is addictive.
robin

14. Feb, 2008

Vladamir Quino (Boliva)
Akumu Julliet (Uganda)
Jake Miller

14. Feb, 2008

los, thank you so much for what you’re doing there. the words of you and the other bloggers on this trip are inspiring.

my wife and i have been talking about sponsoring a child for a while now, and we made our commitment tonight.

his name is muwonge bashir. he’s 4 years old, and lives in uganda. if you meet him, give him a BIG hug for us.

we’re praying for you guys… please keep the updates coming!
krystel

14. Feb, 2008

I sponsor Maxmillion from Kenya
tammy

14. Feb, 2008

We sponsor Nabakoz Lillian from Uganda. We have sponsored her for over a year now. I love seeing the pictures and video and I keep wondering if we just might see Lillian! Thanks for doing what all of you are doing!
Annie

14. Feb, 2008

I started sponsoring a kid last night. His name is Fred- he is a 5 year old in Uganda.

I’m totally in love with this kid already.

And so is everyone who reads my blog. He’s all folks are talking about.

What a stud.
Heather

14. Feb, 2008

Lillian Ampeire from Uganda

Thanks for the inspiration to do this.
Jenny

15. Feb, 2008

His name is Onesmus and he is 16. I put his picture on my blog! If you see him give him a hug from us!
AnnieLaurie

15. Feb, 2008

I have one in Guatemala I got to meet in 2003 named Kevin. My husband has one in Thailand named Pinot
We were in Indonesia last fall and fell in love with Tasha, who just turned 3 and will enter the program in April at which point we will have our third!!

Thanks for what you are doing on this blog. I am trying to follow your lead and tell more stories about my experience and my friends experiences with Child Sponsorship. God Bless! ALW
kristie

15. Feb, 2008

Twinamatsiko Paul from Uganda
Matt Singley

15. Feb, 2008

I set aside my excuses and did what is right. Olivia Idionyi from Uganda. http://tinyurl.com/352ew3
Jennifer L.

15. Feb, 2008

I got to your site through BooMama and I’m loving all of the stories and pictures. I went to Kenya in 2003 and was forever changed. I sponsor Amos through Compassion and Leonida through another organization, both in Kenya. Your stories make me want to go home and write to them both!
Pam

15. Feb, 2008

I’ve been following all of your sites all week as I have been bloggy friends with Sophie and Shannon for awhile now.

We sat down this afternoon and added Juana, age 5, from Guatemala to our family of five.

THANK YOU for prompting us to take that step and make a difference for at least one child. We are praying for all of you as you continue to spread God’s love to those precious children in Uganda! We will never be the same because of what you have shared.
ryan fitzgerald

15. Feb, 2008

my wife and i are sponsoring:

akol joseph
4yo ugandan boy…
Grant

15. Feb, 2008

Longtime friend of Sophie. Thanks for all the video of your journey….it’s awesome to see!
I’m sponsoring Osele Emmanuel : age 10 Uganda
Christy

15. Feb, 2008

Catherine, age 7, from Uganda. She is beautiful.

I sponsored her on Valentine’s Day and cannot wait to get to know her.
Tracy (Worshipfan)

15. Feb, 2008

I have been wrecked, captivated, convicted, torn-up and weepy for days…..I am changed.

Our family has chosen Enock - an 8 year old boy from Uganda. When my husband begins working again we will sponsor a girl.

My son keeps crying and bringing me things he wants to send to Enock…..I think this is changing my family as well!

Blessings on the rest of your trip - I can’t get enough of the updates!
To Think is to Create

16. Feb, 2008

I’m a regular reader of Sophie’s and Shannon’s, thank you for your videos!

We just picked Emanuel from Tanzania last night. Incredible.
JTCrespo

16. Feb, 2008

Wafula Devis Age 4 in Uganda now has a sponsor.

Thanks again Los…
Patrick Sievert

17. Feb, 2008

I sponsor a little boy in the DR named Albert. He’s so awesome. He wants to be a teacher when he grows up.
Mindy

17. Feb, 2008

We sponsor Janeth in Mexico, but after seeing what you guys did there in Uganda, I want to sponsor more and go visit them all.
Chris Green

17. Feb, 2008

Monica, Age 8, Tanzania.
ally simpson

17. Feb, 2008

Geofrey Wanyama, 6yrs old from Uganda

thanks Los
Loran

17. Feb, 2008

los…you challenged me and I took the step for the first time.
His name is Odeke Emmanuel
He is 5 years old.
From Uganda.
I’ll post his bio at my home and work desk so I pray for him daile.
Thanks for challenging me to do this. I need it!
Loran
Brad Ruggles

17. Feb, 2008

We just sponsored a 7-year-old boy from Tanzania named Sabato Olima Rafael.

Thanks for sharing this experience with all of us.

Brad Ruggles
http://www.bradruggles.com
sharon

17. Feb, 2008

Wilfred Okochi from Uganda
Christi

17. Feb, 2008

I proudly sponsored Okuta Robert from Uganda on February 11. Your trip and blogs have touched me beyond words. Thank you so much!
Kendra

17. Feb, 2008

Done: Zam Naziwa from Uganda
Emily

18. Feb, 2008

Our family just sponsored Okuka Robert, not to be confused with Christi’s Okuta Robert above.

I am in bed sick and was blessed to spend the last 4 hours or so reading your whole blog. Loved reading of your time in Uganda. I also watched every one of your videos from Korea. We are waiting on our referral for siblings from Ethiopia. Can’t wait to make our own travel videos!!

I realize the opportunity to ask you questions is over, but I want to know what video camera you use. I looked all over your blog, may have just missed it. Saw your canon one at the Ink shoot……
Carolyn F

18. Feb, 2008

Six year old Upendo from Tanzania gained me as a sponsor on Sunday.
Nicole

18. Feb, 2008

Fetsemo, a beautiful 5-year-old little girl in Ethiopia
Sarah

18. Feb, 2008

Goodness, a precious 5 year old girl from Kenya.
ches

18. Feb, 2008

brian & emelda - uganda
CraftandBake

18. Feb, 2008

Thanks for sharing your trip each day. As of last night, my kids and I are sponsoring a 12 year old boy in Kenya named Denis!
Lisa

18. Feb, 2008

A beautiful 6-year-old boy named Evans from Kenya joined our family last night. We are grateful to be a part of his life, and are already establishing the habit of praying for him daily.
Katie

19. Feb, 2008

Thanks so much for taking this trip and sharing your experiences. We sponsor Fred from Uganda. He has a beautiful smile and my heart. Your videos allowed our children to see Uganda, and therefore know more about Fred. God Bless your family.
Krista Jameson

19. Feb, 2008

I just sponsored 3 yr old Apodi Ambrose from Uganda.Your videos really challenged me to step outside of my (Franklin, TN) oh so comfortable bubble that I live in…to help this adorable 3 yr old boy.
thanks
whitesandbaby

19. Feb, 2008

We are sponsoring Brian Emodo from Uganda!
Jess

19. Feb, 2008

I sponsor Rose in Uganda.

She is beautiful and I love her. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to see her country through your camera and words.
Robyn

19. Feb, 2008

Hellen Amuron
Three years old
Uganda.
Karen Erickson

20. Feb, 2008

I’m really late getting these posted but as they say better late than never. Iamvery excited to my packets on these kids and starting a relationship with them. Thanks Los and Heather I should have done this a long time ago but again better late than never. And really I can’t think of a better time than this. You guys ROCK!!
- Kemuel Humberto Valeriano Velásquez from Honduras
- Dayra Malena Chileno Pena from Ecuador
- Jorge Rimba from Bolivia
- Greysy Puesto from Bolivia
Albee

21. Feb, 2008

Elia Silvester Mapile from Tanzania
and
Prisca Onesmo King’ung’e from Tanzania

Can’t wait to see you guys…miss you you both!
Lynn Green

23. Feb, 2008

We just sponsored Wesua Agoaga Glory age 7 from Ghana. He happens to share the same birthday as our twin sons, Brian and Chris Green (yes… the same Chris Green on staff at Buckhead Church!) Thank you all for sharing such a heart felt story for the need for compassion! We got it! Blessing to you all!
Worshipfan

23. Feb, 2008

Do you guys have any kind of update on the number of kids that have been collectivly sponsored up to this point through the blogger trip? I would be curious to know the numbers!

Props on the BooDaddy video!

Worshipfan
Natalie T

26. Feb, 2008

Eyob Getahun - 3 yrs old from Ethiopia!
Mary

29. Feb, 2008

Just found your blog through BooMama’s daily links. As of today our family is sponsoring a beautiful little girl named Sindu who lives in southern India. She is 7 years old. We can’t wait to get our packet and start writing to her. Thank you for sharing your trip with so many. Glory be to God. : )
alexsandra

29. Feb, 2008

I just sponsored a 12 year old boy from Uganda. His name is Hakiza born January 17, 1996 from the Nkurungiro Child Development Center. I tried to choose a child, but it was too hard…so I just requested whoever had been waiting the longest. He was born the same year my husband passed away, is the same age my daughter was that year…It is a special connection.
Thank you to you, Heather and all the other bloggers for taking us along this journey of compassion. I think we are all changed for the better.And for good.
Rosa Head

18. Apr, 2008

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Haiku Hike (World Walks)
http://www.purewater2000.com
Agigeirrarl

06. May, 2008

The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that, you’ve got
it made.
– Jean Giraudoux

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http://adelagrahamib.easyjournal.com
mrsDeb

23. Aug, 2008

So inspired by you and Boo Mama! Just sponsored
the beautiufl Bibi Saiguran Lesimo from Tanzania.

The Deets

:: This whole Ragamuffin thing is simple. I'm just a screwed up man, in need of adoption, trying to be real. I was poured into, mentored, taught, and sometimes beat into authenticity by my family at Sandals Church. They created this beautiful mess of me and I'm forever grateful.
:: Now in the ATL with mi familia, I get to create relevant & engaging worship experiences every week. I am being shaped by Jeff Henderson and Andy Stanley at Buckhead Church. From creative sermon planning, to off the hook music experiences. This place is stretching me to my limits and I love it.
:: My life goal is to inspire a movement of authenticity among all generations of Christians that morphs the face of the evangelical church into a place of being real with yourself, others, and God.