Today we accompanied Scott as he did his rounds at the landfill. We started in a slum just outside of the dump as he talked to one woman who was dying of liver failure and wanted CCF to take in her 5 kids. We walked past two 14 year old girls, sitting with their grandmother, who were involved with prostitution.

It's incredible to watch Scott in action. He is present, passionate, compassionate and focused. see his commitment as he walks through the slums, connecting with families, asking about illnesses, hugging children, and handing out rice vouchers. Everyone comes out to see him and he looks everyone in the eyes. In four years, he’s built a beautiful relationship with this community.

As we walked, I was shocked. I've lived in developing countries, but I've never seen communities built on garbage. We saw mud, sludge, naked babies, malnutrition, barefoot children, young mothers. The homes are built of garbage. I was shocked by the smell on top of the landfill, as well as the hundreds of people, toxicity, burning fumes, sink holes, dump trucks, bulldozers, and children following us with bare feet. I kept breathing through my desire to run away.

But we walked off the dump, into the CCF Community Center, into an enormous beacon of hope. From the shock of the dump, we were greeted by 85 clean, JOYFUL, loving, laughing children.They jumped into our arms and filled us with love and joy. The transformation is a miracle.

Seeing what Scott has created for the children and families, seeing the staff so proud and dedicated, watching the children become alive, filled me with hope, love and compassion, and is one of the greatest gifts I have ever received. CCF is a miracle and I am overcome with inspiration and gratitude.