I am thankful that we are blessed enough to be able to sponsor a little boy who does not have nearly as much as we do. Eric and I have been sponsoring Yonathan for a little over a year now, and it is truly so rewarding! Yonathan lives in a poor urban region of El Salvador. He is 6 years old, and has recently started attending school. He lives with his mother, who can only find work occasionally. For only $38/month, Eric and I are able to help give Yonathan healthy food to eat, medical care, schooling, and the opportunity to learn about Jesus. We receive several letters every year from Yonathan (written with the help of his teacher since he is so young) about his interests, his friends, and his great appreciation to us. Even though we have never met this little boy in person, he always tells us how much he loves us and sends us great, big hugs! What a blessing it is to read in his letter that he has been learning about Jesus's birth and how to paint, or that he received a new sweater and a raincoat, or to see the darling pictures that he draws for us!
If you do not already sponser a child, I cannot encourage you enough to do it! We use Compassion International to sponsor Yonathan. It is only $38/month for us, but, oh, so much more for the children! Just think, we waste at least $38/month on restaurants or movies or new shoes. Why not use that money to make a radical difference in a child's life? Please, please, please consider sponsoring a child through Compassion today! Go to the website {www.compassion.com} and click on "Sponsor a Child"; you will be given an opportunity to choose a child's photo from any one of 25 different countries. I guarantee that you will find one (or more!) whose story will pull at your heartstrings.
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