nomsas1
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My Tagline:
My Nomsa
My Favorite Books, Authors, Musicians, Movies, Preachers, TV shows, etc:
The Bible
Who Inspires Me:
Jesus
My organizations and affiliations:
NAACP
My favorite spiritual activities:
Bible enrichment prayer & meditation
Who I'm praying for:
Family and friends
What is your current spiritual mood?:
Divine
What's your spiritual type?:
Undefinable - These labels (and most labels) don't work for me.
About Me
My Nomsa
December 9, 2001 is a date etched in every cell of my body for that is the day that I discovered my Nomsa. I was at my desk and normally pack my bags with reading material to conduct at home. An AP news photo caught my eye as I perused through the Los Angeles Sentinel. I saw the most poignant photo of a four year old S African girl stricken with Aids. According to the caption her name was Nomsa and she was found clinging to her dead mother’s body for three days. She was taken to an Aids hospice village called Sparrow’s Ministries. I clutched the paper to my heart and prayed for her safety and health. I couldn’t get her out of mind for she looked so sad and full of despair. The next day I researched Sparrow’s Ministries and found contact info via the internet. I called and spoke to one of the care takers and she told me that they did have a child named Nomsa at the facility and she was gravely ill. I spoke to the Director and Clinical Psychologist, Lynn Nel . Lynn gave me insightful info about Sparrow’s, the CEO /Founder Rev. Corine McClintock, Nomsa and the other precious children and adults who are fondly called Sparrows. I asked how could I assist with Nomsa’s care? Lynn told me that Nomsa was in need of antiretroviral medication but no guarantee that she would be receptive for she had irreparable damage to her heart, liver and lungs. I immediately looked at my finances and sacrificed a few items to support Nomsa at $60.00 US per month. Her body accepted the antiretrovirals and she began to show signs of healing. My first conversation with Nomsa was the second day of my call to Sparrow’s. She was on oxygen and would gasp between words, I told her that I loved her and she responded, “ yes, yes, I love you too.” Our connection was solid and I felt we were bonded for life. Lynn was an excellent liaison for she would download pictures of Nomsa via email and synchronize the time for my phone chats with Nomsa. I felt as though I were her mother. I also would send boxes every month of clothes, books and toys. I became anxious and wanted to visit Nomsa. My funds were limited and the price of a roundtrip ticket was out of my league. With the help of some friends and my savings, my dream became a reality. On March 15, 2003 I was blessed to visit S Africa. I spent two of the most glorious weeks with Nomsa and the children. Nomsa and three of the children greeted me at the airport with Corine and a friend of Sparrow’s, Yvonne. Nomsa was holding a bouquet of flowers with a Nelson Mandela spoon. Our eyes focused on one another and we hugged for ten minutes. It was one of the happiest moments in my life. Although Nomsa had many close calls during the almost two years that we were connected, she had more vim and vigor than ever during our two weeks together.. When it was time for my departure, Nomsa was at the airport. She told me that she was strong and coming to America too. I was filled with sadness and tears but also overflowing with joy simultaneously. Sixteen days after my return, I received a phone call that my Nomsa had passed. I had spoken to her four days prior and we laughed and shared moments of my visit. I am blessed and honored to know such a special, precious six year old angel. I will continue the work in honor of my Nomsa and continue to love and support the sparrows.
Donna L. Kinsler
My Basics
Occupation: Non profit President
Relationship Status: Single
Faiths:
Christian,
Faith Description: Christian Interdenominational Spiritual and not religious
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