Behind this beautiful smile, who is this little girl?
Is she the happy-go-lucky little girl she appears to be?
Is she able to do the things all little girls do?
Does she play with dolls?
Does she play dress up with her friends in their mother's high heels?
Does she giggle and play in the school yard?
Does she jump rope and play tag?
Does she dream of growing up to be a teacher, doctor, or scientist?
Does she dance on her daddy's toes and feel like a princess?
Does she cuddle with her mama and hear her affirming words of love?
Behind these sparkling eyes, what is really going on?
Does she have enough food to eat?
Does she have clean water to drink?
Does she have enough clothes to wear?
Does she have a bed to sleep on?
Is she cold at night?
Does she even have a doll of her own?
Does she have the love and affection all children crave and deserve?
Does she know she has value?
Does she know that who she is is more than enough?
Does she know God loves her?
All I really know about this darling little girl is that she is from Colombia and this very photo received over 1100 "likes" on Instagram. I have personally been to Colombia and have seen the kind of poverty that many children and families there face. I have seen the hill-side homes, the dirt floors, and the cramped living spaces. I have heard the stories of violence, drugs, and fear. BUT I have also seen the joy and hope Compassion has brought to many of these children. I have heard the stories and the testimonies of the love of God and the amazing things he has done for His people. You, too, can be a part of that hope; you can be the reason Behind the Smile. Sponsoring a child changes their life and yours. Please Sponsor a child and find out what is truly Behind the Smile of a child living in poverty.
