My children have each picked a child to sponsor through Compassion International. They are so excited to begin corresponding with them. In a couple of weeks we should receive our packets on each child!
I regularly read a most WONDERFUL blog: http://thepioneerwoman.com/ This past week Ree's (Pioneer Woman)husband and two girls went to the Dominican Republic with Compassion International. He has been emailing reports and photos of their trip, which Ree has posted on her blog. We've been so moved by the posts that Mark and I decided to let the children each pick a child to sponsor so that they could take part in sharing the tangible LOVE of CHRIST to touch others far far away. The difference this small donation makes in these children's lives is amazing. Their parents, if they are even employed (many are not) only make a little over $100 per month. They live in terrible conditions, yet those with faith still have JOY and GRATEFULNESS, despite their circumstances. A lesson for EACH ONE OF US!
I think throughout the years my children will learn a lot and get a lot of joy out of knowing they are helping someone else to have a better life and a hope for the future. Maybe someday we will take a trip to the Dominican Republic so the kids can meet their "brother" and "sister".
http://www.compassion.com/
Congratulation on the new sponsored children!!!
ReplyDeleteBless you for using your voice for the little ones and their families living in poverty.
I was wondering if you will you come by and sign up for a time to feast in prayer on Thanksgiving for these children.
http://allinhisdesign.blogspot.com/search/label/Fast%20and%20Feast