Sheba did an excellent job teaching church volunteers on Saturday. The main focus of the day was how to help children who are affected by HIV. As part of her presentations, Sheba brought out this quote:We are guilty of many errors and many faults, but our worst crime is abandoning the children, neglecting the foundation of life.
Many of the things we need can wait.
The child cannot.
Right now is the time his bones are being formed, his blood is being made and his senses are being developed.
To him we cannot answer "Tomorrow".
His name is "Today”
- Gabriela Mistral, 1948
This is a treasured quote of my father that had pride of place in his office in Madras. Thanks for reminding me of it and bringing back fond memories
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