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By: BooMama » One Year Ago

BooMama » One Year Ago — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 16:09:30 +0000

[...] life through your sponsorship. And remember, you can send your child letters via email; this post of Melanie’s is a great reminder of how important our letters are to our Compassion [...]

By: Fuzzytop

Fuzzytop — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 14:26:31 +0000

I’ve been sponsoring a little girl named Sandra from Bolivia for several months now, well ever since BooMama and Shannon made their trip to Uganda.

Your post made me really realize how much sponsor’s letters and photos mean… I am reminded I need to be faithful in writing to Sandra.

Thanks for following God’s voice and making this trip.

Hugs,
Adrienne

By: katiegfromtennessee

katiegfromtennessee — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:30:33 +0000

Hey Big Mama,

This post is very moving. I knew about Compassion International, but this is good to hear about the personal stories:)

katiegfromtennessee

By: Bev Brandon

Bev Brandon — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:21:36 +0000

“Still reads the letters.” Wow! That paper trail will last through eternity. Very moving Melanie! Praying for you as you pour out the beautiful God that so fills you up – Psalm 50:2. Bev

By: the roost

the roost — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:18:12 +0000

That is awesome! I am gong right now and thank you for sharing!

By: Melanie

Melanie — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 18:30:45 +0000

I have wanted to sponsor a child for a while now and this is exactly the motivation I needed. I have a 6 month old and I don’t think it’s ever too early to start teaching our children just how lucky they are to be born in the most prosperous country in the world. Thank you for reminding us with this trip.

By: Tania

Tania — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:20:47 +0000

I challenge anybody who says they cannot spare the $32 (or £18 in our case here in the UK) for sponsoring a child to their bank statement over the last month and highlight how much has been spent on non-necessities and impulse buys. Even the odd bar of chocolate or shop bought drink here and there adds up – you’d be amazed.

Tania

By: Amy from Texas

Amy from Texas — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:48:23 +0000

I plan to sponsor a child! Thanks for your wonderful writing and bringing this to people who may not have known about it. I bet you’ll be glad to be home!! Hug Caroline for me:-)

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:41:31 +0000

Spreading the word and praying for all of you as you wind up your trip.

http://www.tablegrace.net/?p=450

By: lissilulu

lissilulu — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 08:43:50 +0000

Hi Bigmama, I have been reading but short on time for posting but have to encourage others in this post.

A few years ago my now 17 year old daughter went to a Rebecca St. James concert, when she came home she had a Compassion profile of a little boy.
She asked me if I would consider. I said I couldnt. You see my 15 year marriage had just ended…bitterly for my 5 children and I, we were an emotional mess and not sure what our financial future looked like.

God had other plans. We do sponsor that little boy. And I am so proud and honored to be part of Gods plan for his life.
I am a 38 year old single mama to 5 children, go to college full time and homeschool my kids. We live on child support and financial aide at this time in our lives.

Money is not a fluff in our life, neither is supporting Nilton…it is a necessity like supporting him is.
There is not a choice in my heart to include this sweet boy in our family.God never fails us financially either….I believe we are living in His blessings in what we are doing.

I hope by someone reading our testimony it will encourage them to sponsor a child and join in Gods many, many blessings that come along with receiving another of His children into His Kingdom.

In Christ,
Lori