HUMBLED

Today we received a letter from the child we sponsor through the Compassion program.  Marie lives in a small country in West Africa.

If you have never heard of Compassion, check this program out.  It is amazing program that allows you to sponsor a child with a monthly donation of $38 as well as correspond back and forth with the child.  You also have the opportunity to give donations for the child's birthday and Christmas.  

We respect this program because it is managed very efficiently meaning the children receive most of the donation (82%).   

Compassion

In our letter today, Marie explained what her family purchased with our Christmas gift: 20 bowls of corn, soap, a sack of rice, a big bowl, oil, sardines, plastic bucket, beans, etc.

What a different list for Christmas than mine would be!  I was humbled that Marie used her Christmas gift to help bless and support her family by buying basic foods and supplies.  

It made me realize (again) how hard many children in the world have to work to just survive and live.  I realize (again) how grateful I should be for how easy it is to live my life here in US.  

That is why it so important for us to share the blessings God has given us here in this country with those around the world who are experiencing hardships and difficulties, especially children.  

Here is the photo Marie included with her letter to show us what she purchased.  Doesn't exactly look the toy aisle at Christmas, does it?