It's always a great day when I get a letter from one of my Compassion children, but yesterday was an EXCEPTIONAL day!! Not only did I get a letter from my sweet correspondence young woman, Florance, but it was a THREE PAGE letter! Given that I have some sort of virus that has me really bed and couch-bound for the most part, at least my spirits were lifted up by her words!
I was floored that Florance took the time to write such a long and giving letter to me. I feel like I know so much more about her today than I did yesterday. Besides calling me "Aunty" (which made me feel incredibly special), she expressed concerns about the weather here, and expressed surprised that I mentioned in a previous letter to her that I worry about her.
She mentioned a small birthday gift we sent her back in April, with which she purchased a pedestal fan... her description of how useful that fan will be in keeping her home cooler during the unbearably hot summer months was humbling, to say the least. And to think I was complaining about a few days of rain...
If you've never sponsored a child but are considering doing so...don't even think about it, just do it! God will provide the means, and I'm here to tell you, these children will bless your life in ways you can't imagine.
Bless you, Florance, and all of my compassion family--my prayers are with you all daily!
I was floored that Florance took the time to write such a long and giving letter to me. I feel like I know so much more about her today than I did yesterday. Besides calling me "Aunty" (which made me feel incredibly special), she expressed concerns about the weather here, and expressed surprised that I mentioned in a previous letter to her that I worry about her.
She mentioned a small birthday gift we sent her back in April, with which she purchased a pedestal fan... her description of how useful that fan will be in keeping her home cooler during the unbearably hot summer months was humbling, to say the least. And to think I was complaining about a few days of rain...
If you've never sponsored a child but are considering doing so...don't even think about it, just do it! God will provide the means, and I'm here to tell you, these children will bless your life in ways you can't imagine.
Bless you, Florance, and all of my compassion family--my prayers are with you all daily!
How neat that Florance sent you a 3-page letter!!!!! Aren't those the best?! And wow--how humbling to think that she bought a fan to keep her home cooler. Makes you think of how good we have it here--and what a difference we can make in the lives of these kids!!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's amazing to get such a detailed letter! And yes, I always need those reminders to be so grateful for what I have!
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