This week, Laura and I went to a conference down at the U.N. celebrating women. One of the speakers was Kin Phuc Phan Thi. She spoke of the terrible things that happened to her during the Viet Nam war. Her village was hit nearby with a Napam bomb and her back was covered in 3rd degree burns. It was when she shared the picture that I recognized who she was. I had grown up with that image. The Photographer won the Pulitzer Prize for the picture. It was wonderful to see what had happened to that little girl so afraid and in pain. Kim's speech was moving. Through tears, she shared how she learned to forgive as she found God and became a Christian. After the program, Laura and I went up to speak with the various speakers and when we approached Kim, she was still a little teary. Laura and I got to speak with Kim for some time. She gave us a little picture of herself. Before we left, Laura took a picture with Kim. This picture was one of smiles and peace....40 years in the making. What a great night.
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Wow, what a neat experience. Thanks for sharing about it.
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