Edward and I decided recently to let the kids pick a sponsor child to help through Compassion International. We write checks to our church and other Christian groups, but the kids weren't "seeing" the ways to spread God's love. So, we decided to do this so they could see how monthly sponsorship helps children around the world. Now, don't get me wrong; we totally support local children's programs here and give supplies and food to local children's missions often. I love ministries that help children. This is just another way to show how far reaching we can help others and give the kids a global understanding. So, we ended up sponsoring three kids, one for each of our kids. We let the kids pick their sponsor child, and they have been waiting day after day for the sponsor packs to come in the mail. Two finally arrived today!!! We're still waiting on Luke's packet; he was bummed his wasn't here yet.
Madison is VERY excited about this. She spent over two days looking at the kids on the Compassion International website to find the right girl for her. She agonized over it and had it narrowed down to four girls. She really wanted to help them all. Edward and I told her to pray about it, and we believed God would tell her which girl was the right one. Well, that threw her for a loop. She didn't really grasp that, but the next morning, she got up and told us her pick. Madison ended up picking a girl from Brazil, who is also seven. She's already started making her cards and pictures, and it's so awesome to see her work. She has put all over the papers how God loves us; I'm so proud of her understanding. I know we'll be helping this little girl, but I believe she'll help us so much too!
Luke, who is still waiting for his packet, picked a little boy with the exact same birthday, from Ghana. He really wants to know about his life there and what school is like for him. Alex selected a little boy, who is also three, from El Salvador. We are so looking forward to learning more about these children, praying for them, and supporting them through the years. We plan to put their pictures on our bulletin board in the kids' library. Right now, we are trying to get the boys to grasp that God loves all of us, and it's our job as Christians to help others in need, no matter where they live, what they look like, or what language they speak. Alex is so sweet, as he'll walk up to the computer and ask to see "his boy," remembering how he looked through pictures to pick "his boy."
I think that is wonderful!
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