It's called "Feeding Faith"

The Children's Hospital:

Normally you feel a sense of comfort once you get to the hospital...that's where the trained professionals are.  Even in a third world country you can often find very qualified doctors that have the means to administer any necessary treatment.  At times, you may actually find even better treatment than you would in the states; believe it or not.  

Unfortunately, adequate resources is not the story with our local children's hospital.  Children seldom get the love, care, and attention that they need.

The children spend their time in an over-crowded room, often getting infected with other children's sicknesses and, sadly, we have seen several children die over the past 2 months.

Many of the children's parents spend little to no time with them, leaving them to sit on their beds all alone. 

But there are some parents that stick by their children's sides.

Recently, this sad place has been transformed by love.  

Every morning Anissa leads the charge with an outreach she calls "feeding faith".  

Its simple: she brings a basket of bananas, two bags of cookies, and an infinite amount of hugs and love to the children's unit.   

Normally, these children may eat one meal in the day and it's almost certain that they won't get love and affection.  So this is where we step in.  Each child and parent receive a banana and crackers and lots of affection and playtime.

Over the past two months we have built so many sweet friendships with the families and their children.

It's always bittersweet when the children are well enough to go home.

This place immediately grips your heart with intense sadness for their helplessness and compassion that moves you to do something.

Fortunately, Anissa and the team have made dramatic differences here and they plan on continuing to visit every morning. 

And just think, it only costs $10 a day for food to radically change these peoples lives!!!  Incredible.  

We have plenty of opportunity for those of you that want to get involved.  If you're interested or have any questions just email me at ryan.haggerty@therocksandiego.org.