My new friend.

His name is Patrick Ssenyonjo. 

He is from Uganda. When he was a young boy, both of his parents died, and he was left on the streets to fend for himself. At the young age of 17, he was walking along the streets and saw a young girl, thrown onto the streets, tied up naked in a sack. He quickly went to rescue her, and decided from then on it was his mission to help children like himself, and this poor girl. 

Thanks to Patrick, now only 22 years old, and his organization "Raising Up Hope", this young girl, along with 93 others, are now happy, intelligent children with opportunities to go to school, love, be loved, and live safely. 

This is the part that touched my heart more than anything. 

Patrick decided he wanted to expand his work possibly into Haiti, so he searched Haiti and came across my blog. He searched for me, and wrote me. 

He thanked me for doing such great things.

He said he hopes to have a heart like mine, and he wishes more people did.

This man came out of a horrible situation, turned it around, and has helped more people then the average person can say they have. And he admires me?

I have never been so humbled.

Please check out Patrick's organization and share it with your friends! 

Keep doing great things Patrick! You're an inspiration.

www.raisinguphope.org