So what did you buy with your Christmas money?
I’ve been debating whether or not to post this as it is far more personal than I usually choose to share in this public forum, but it has just been on my heart, and I wanted to share with the few that read this little blog…
A couple days ago I got a letter from Jackline (a child I sponsor in Kenya through an amazing organization called Compassion International). The letter was fantastic and heartwarming, but when I got to this line I just stopped and thanked God for my ability to help her.
“Thank you for the christmas gift […] I purchased a mattress. Thank you for your support to my life.”
If anyone has ever thought about sponsoring a child, I strongly recommend it. I’ve spent some money over the last 12 months: An iPod Touch, a new iMac, a wii … but by far the best money I’ve spent was on Jackline and I’m thrilled that for the financial cost of a wii and a couple games I can provide the finances for a marked improvement in the quality of life for a child in need. It is humbling that an extra $20 at Christmas buys her a mattress, a luxury I completely take for granted (in fact I have one in my house that sits unused in a guest bedroom).
I live a very blessed life, and I thank God for my letters from Jackline as she helps keep me grounded. I also had to smile as she closed the letter with:
“Many people are now planting their crops during this rainy season. Are you planing your crops?”
What easy lives we live…
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