Best letter EVER!

As I've written before, we sponsor several kids from both Compassion and World Vision.  I have a big heart for all of our kids and am thankful that we are able to support all of them.  They each are a big part of our lives and are prayed for and written to often.  Two of them are B and Baby M's age...the exact birthdays of them.  It helps us to know where those two children are developmentally and one day our kids will be able to write to them.  Two are teens, one about to graduate out this year.  Two are elementary age. 

I received a letter from one, Rex, that is in the Philippines.  His sister writes us several times a month and I have learned so much about Rex and his family.  When I opened the letter from him earlier this week, I was overjoyed!  Why?  Because she shared that Rex acknowledged Christ as his Savior and he is now my brother in Christ!  That news made my day! 

I love how just a small amount of money each month can lead to eternal life for others.  It seems like such a small thing to just give money but in doing so, others are able to the job that I can't do due to logistical reasons.  I'm so thankful to God for the people he has placed in Rex's life and I'm praying for them to mentor him as he grows and that in some small way, I might be able to be encouragement to him. 

If you have ever thought about sponsoring a child, you should.  It does make a difference.  We get so many letters from our older kids telling us what they were able to buy with the money given to them.  Clothes and other essential things.  A small sacrifice for us makes a big difference in the lives of those that are hopeless.  Just a little money provides them hope for the future and skills to change their lives and give them a reason to do their best and to hope that things will be different for them than it was for their parents.  You provide food, health services, and education.  They also learn about Christ and all He did/does for us.  Who knows.  You may gain a brother/sister through sponsorship as well!