Compassion (in a kid's heart)

My children have made me so proud; not in a prideful way, but proud in that they are learning a very important trait: to be compassionate, like Jesus. I'm thankful and in awe of how they are learning and applying what we have taught them. You see, the earthquake in Haiti is the first natural disaster they are old enough to understand, and really, they don't understand it on level that we as adults do. But, here's what they know: they've seen some images on tv, they know people are in pain, and are sad, many have died and others have been left with absolutely nothing. They also know that Daddy has been working long, busy days helping with the disaster in Haiti; which leads to more interest in it. Jannah & Jordan have been moved by this; they're hearts have become involved! Jannah came home last week and told me that her school was collecting money for Haiti, they wanted to raise enough money for a water well. She was very matter of fact, and said "what ever is in my allowance jar, I want to give to Haiti." The very next day, she did just that. Jordan who has had a difficult time sharing what money he has also declared to me, "I would give all my money to Haiti." I love seeing God work in their little hearts and minds. Just this morning Jannah showed me her prayer journal, and she had written a prayer for Haiti. I know it's horrible over there and I know that country has a lot to do to be at a functioning level again; I also know that our military is providing much aid, which makes me proud all over again to be an AF wife; more importantly, I KNOW my J and J are learning something very important: the likeness of Christ.

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others." Philippians 2:3,4

"Be kind and compassionate toward one another." Ephesians 4:32