Here is a picture we just recently received from one of our sponsored children, Emmanuel. He is 17 and lives in Tanzania. When we signed up to sponsor him, we were already sponsoring Skarleth, our other (cute, little girl) Compassion child. I had noticed at an event I where I worked a Compassion table (and have since confirmed at numerous other events) that few people want to sponsor the older boys. So, I brought Emmanuel home and asked John if we could sponsor another child. Our church takes good care of us, but we are still basically a one-income family, so it was a hard decision. But it was a wonderful one. Emmanuel has done so well in the Compassion project. He sends us report cards, tells us what scripture he is learning, and prays for us. And we're the ones who are supposed to be supporting him!
I know I've plugged Compassion a lot lately, so I'll lay off for a bit. After this... if you feel so led, visit the Compassion site and see if there is a child, maybe an older boy, who is waiting for someone to sponsor them. It could be one of the best decisions you ever make!
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