My Lifeline in One Picture!
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
West Haven, Connecticut
December 14, 2018 7:08am CST
Good morning myLotters! Its been over two months since I logged on but im alive and well everyone just have been caught up with life and work. Alot has happened but im currently working on taking time off of work to settle into the holiday spirit. While I was away I traveled to Brazil and Venezuela for work purposes and it left an impact on me. I saw poverty, children living in extreme poor conditions, and it was eye opening to the point where I changed certain lifestyle habits and began doing charity work wich has brought me inner peace.
Once I was back home I was soo happy to see my children and tell them about my trials and tribulations and everything I went through and saw helped me appreciate everything alot more and give thanks to god everyday for the continuous blessings!
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@Marilynda1225 (79706)
• United States
14 Dec 18
Hi Michael! glad to see you stop in and very happy to see a picture of your children. That picture made me smile this morning 
It's so easy to forget how much we have and to count our blessings isn't it. God is amazing!!!
It's so easy to forget how much we have and to count our blessings isn't it. God is amazing!!!2 people like this
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Awww that makes me happy I made somene happy today Yay lol and God is great!
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Dec 18
God is so amazing, that's so awesome!! :) I'm so glad it put things in perspective-we all need that at times.
It's good to see you again!
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
He really is amazing, im not a religious person but I have found my faith and love for God. It was rough to see all the homeless and hungry kids in Venezuela. The only hope they had left was God.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Dec 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX I'm not religious either, I have a relationship with my Father. There's such a big difference and it is amazing!! He loves us so much. =)
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
@LovingMyBabies I agree thanks for the positive feedback Jen! Hows everything?
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah it was rough to see in person but I did what I could. I had about 30 dollars a day to eat and ended up buying food for the kids and lived off 4 dollars a day. It was a good learning expeirience
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
@DianneN Yeah I actually keep in touch with two of their parents and I sent them a care package of my kids clothe that no longer fit with some canned goods
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@DianneN (246720)
• United States
14 Dec 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Wow! And to think how they must have loved you!
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Aww thanks, I was their for crane work but once I saw the surround poverty around the job site I felt awful. I literally spent all my eating money to feed kids and was survving on 4 dollars a day to eat for myself but it was worth it
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@shubhu3 (36464)
• New Delhi, India
14 Dec 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Seriously proud of you and hats off to you.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
14 Dec 18
I saw much of the same thing when I was in Panama. Sad. A great photo of your kids. Glad to hear that you are doing well.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah its like being American we forget that the rest of the world isnt as developed and many are suffering. Good seeing you here bro
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
14 Dec 18
Your children are so cute, may God bless them, and so your family. But what got my attention the most is that you mentioned Venezuela which is the country where I live, and I cannot disagree with you. Cause actually you're right, at least in Venezuela's case. Unfortunately we have the worst ruler ever, and we don't even know how we can get rid of him, cause everytime there's election this guy wins so most people are immigrating to nearby countries to live a different and better lifestyle. That's nice that you have learned something from what you saw in Venezuela and turn it into a story to tell and reflect! Regards man!
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah Jose, their really is a humanitarian crisis going on in Venezuela. I literally had 40 dollars for myself to eat everyday and literally fed over 20 kids a day with those 40 dollars for about 8 days and it broke my heart. I got a contact info from one of the parents and im getting a care package of cloth ready and canned goods etc May god bless you all and take care of your people. I want to go back after I visit Cuba and Thailand next year
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@jvicentevalera (13671)
• Santiago, Chile
15 Dec 18
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Thank you for helping those children man. What you do for them, it is supposed to be done by Venezuela's government but as it is a corrupt one I can figure they are not being very charitable at all. I hope everything goes well on the other countries and you can have the greatest experience ever in those countries!
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
14 Dec 18
What an eye opener that trip must have been. I am glad you are back. I know that what you saw touched your heart.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah it was definitely an eye opener and very emotional but worth every second
@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
14 Dec 18
I could understand and relate to what you mean, it's the Holy Spirit that works in our lives and our hearts the moment we accepted Jesus as Lord and Saviour, we all have a calling and we need to pray and listen. People who's lives have not yet been touched would probably call both of us nuts if we speak of things like this lol! I'm glad you found your calling
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah it was heart warming and eye opening at the same time. I will be going to cuba and Thailand soon to continue my work
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah it was really hard especially everynight on the way back to my hotel I felt soo saddened and wished I could do more to help
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Thanks! How have you been! I love seeing familiar faces when loggin back on
@JESSY3236 (18923)
• United States
14 Dec 18
Glad you're back. Nice picture. Yeah I hear the Venezuela is bad right now.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Yeah, bad is an understatement, its literally a humanitarian crisis
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
14 Dec 18
All is well and glorious for your family.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14351)
• West Haven, Connecticut
14 Dec 18
Thanks! Il be on more now that im taking a good 3 weeks off work to meditate and rest
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@nela13 (55698)
• Portugal
14 Dec 18
It breaks my heart when I see children living in bad conditions, I always feel that I have to do something. You are amazing for everything you did.
