Just received a letter from Kigongo and what a joy to look at this picture he drew for me!
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Keeping in Touch
I’ve been really busy over the last five months moving out of a home I’ve lived in for almost thirty years. Although I try to write to each child once monthly, I feel I’ve just not had/taken the time I normally have to stay in good communications with each of them. When I receive a sweet letter from one of them, it is a tangible reminder of how important it is to consistently write to each child. Sometimes the business of life gets in the way of the important things. I think it’s about time to write some more letters …
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She’s Growing!
I recently received an updated picture of Chalanda. See her growing up from left to right!
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Anne’s Pictures
Summer Snowman
Well, not really. As I’ve mentioned before, the letters I receive from the children take a while to get to me. This is a drawing from Josselyn and was received in my last letter from her — a “cool” drawing for a hot summer’s day!
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Happy New Year!
Yes, that is the title of this post dated June 13! That’s because I just received a letter from Gabriela N dated January 8 of this year. The very fact that it took so long for me to receive this letter shows just how far removed Gabriela N is from the connected world most of us live in. I will accept Gabriela N’s greeting as a wish for the rest of 2016!
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Letter from Ecuador
I received a letter from Gabriela J today. Because of the time it takes to get to me from Ecuador, it was actually written in March. I hope and pray that Gabriela J is well after the devastating earthquake. I know that Compassion has given some sad news regarding a few of the children and their families. Gabriela J ended her letter this way —
“Well I say goodbye with a huge hug. May God bless you and your family. Thank you for the letter. I hope you are in good health. May God always protect you.”
I also recently received an updated photo of Gabriela J. Hasn’t she grown?
Earlier Picture New Picture
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Pray for Ecuador
As soon as I heard the breaking news last Sunday morning about the earthquake that shook Ecuador’s northwest Pacific coast, I searched the locations of my sponsored children in Ecuador and their proximity to the earthquake. At this point I believe that one of the girls (Josselyn) lives very close to the earthquake area. It is too early to know about her safety. The events of the world cause an additional level of concern when a sponsored child is involved. Please pray for Ecuador.
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Common Thread
The common thread in the posts from my children is that they love me and that they (and also their families) pray for me. It is hard to comprehend that these children value me being their sponsor so much, but I am more and more convinced that they are truly thankful for the support I can give them. I am thankful to be able to support these precious children.
How I wish I could see each one of them and give them a hug!!!
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In My Mail
When I receive an envelope like this, I know it’s going to be a really good day!
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My Compassion Children 