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Birthday dinners... they were one of the
many ways our parents worked at building special
times together. Most everyone remembers some
form of family tradition surrounding birthdays. At
Siempre the kids get to watch one of their peers blow
out the candles and open a present... and then they all
get to share the big birthday cake. Once all the
children have cake, most of the workers share a piece
together. Siempre's kids make the most of every
afternoon celebration- taking a break from the routine -
they have the opportunity to celebrate one more
reason to enjoy growing up together. The children that
came to us as infants have only known the
celebrations- they don't remember being forgotten,
neglected, abandoned. Our older kids remember well
when a birthday came and went with little notice. Not
because they were unloved but because dirt poverty
eats away at the fabric that holds a family together.
Children raised in bare subsistence level households
discover that when tragedy strikes: job loss, death,
addiction... a family that already was fighting for
survival desperately needs anyone to come alongside
them when parents are ready to abandon their
children... birthday celebrations, family traditions,
hope... abandoned long ago... Siempre doesn't step
in- we do what we do -building family -keeping the
doors open... and when heartbreak hits, we're ready
with open arms. All those smiling faces, many of their
mouths stuffed with cake, have found a place where
they belong- where they're loved. All of it happens
because of your continued loving support.
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I've been busy... no members of the
senate or congress have called me for advice but
many people across Southern California have wanted
to talk- on the phone- in my office... all of them are
looking for answers, reassurance, hope in the middle
of this HUGE financial crisis. So many were hoping
for an explanation, understanding of how this is all
going to help- something that goes beyond
the "talking heads" on TV and the politicians they feel
abandoned them. I'm quick to confess that I don't
have the answers to such a huge crisis in our
economy. I've got my personal opinions... and I try my
best to keep them to myself... because I'm certain,
after listening, that people want to know what's really
going to happen to a trillion dollars. Love this picture
of Arturo... remember his first day at Siempre- four
years ago next month -he couldn't walk, talk, not even
a toddler yet- just a cute little kid. Today, because of
your loving support for Siempre, Arturo is talking up a
storm, runs like crazy, is well fed and well educated
and is surrounded by leaders who love him. Give to
Siempre and I can tell you exactly what's going to
happen to your money- children like Arturo will be
moved from hopelessness to home, from fear to
family, from hunger to health, from being lost to new
love. It doesn't cost a trillion, for a trillion we could
care for every one of the 150 million children living on
the streets of our world, for the last four years it's just
required your loving support: financially, in prayer,
working Memorial Day weekend, Wednesday
afternoons- together, God's given us the opportunity to
share Arturo's and all the children's growth. Don't
know if we'll get a weekly update from our leaders in
DC about who gets the trillion dollars- accompanied
with heart touching photos... but I doubt it. I'm
guessing we won't even get a thank you note. Without
your loving support of Siempre I've got no clue where
Arturo would be today... because of you, he's home at
Siempre. Thanks so much. God is too good.
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A picture of hope- Abbie and Vanessa, smiling, hugging, safe in the arms of Siempre. Each one dropped off at Siempre, alone... each one cried for nights... seeking comfort. Look at them now: happy, secure, in the open arms of love at Siempre. Send money... even in the middle of our nation's mess, you'll be blessed and it'll be a blessing. Pray for our workers and children- they need your loving support every day. Join us Memorial Day Weekend, schedule time at Samaritan House @ Siempre Para Los Ninos for your family, small group, church, service group, business- come make a difference, and remember, we're going this Wednesday afternoon, You're Invited! You're needed. Now, more than ever. Abbie and Vanessa are waiting to greet you.
siempre,
 Eric M. Denton
Siempre Para Los Ninos
email:
eric@siemprekids.org
phone:
1-951-689-5806
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