First Letter from Rifaldi

Rifaldi is 9

07-01-15

Dearest grandma Beverly Sykes and the family.  My family and I thank you for sending the letter, and I've seen grandma's picture with the family too.  I have an elder sister named Jeni (11) and a younger sister of mine Tyara (6) who's as old as Brianna.

I'm enjoying school break now.  I'm promoted to grade 4.  I get the 2nd rank out of 24 students.  I'm very pleased this year my sister Tyara goes to Primary School.

We and the family keep on supporting you in prayer,that you're given a long life and be healthy always.  Greetings from me and the family for you and for everyone.

Aldi

New Kids

I've added 4 new kids over the past month or so.

When the call went out for sponsorship for "older kids" who are more difficult to place, I thought I'd just take a look.

I just checked on this photo of a girl in Tanzania.  She was 14 and one of the oldest in the group.  I had NO intention to sponsor another child because I just could not afford it.

But her name was Eunice.  Eunice Gilbert.  That was like a message from the grave.  How could I turn my back on a child named Gilbert?  So I agreed to sponsor her.  I don't know how, but somehow I'll do it.

Then there are three new correspondence sponsored kids.

 Rifaldi from Indonesia

 Joham from Colombia

and Woodsen from Haiti

Got my work cut out for me with all these new kids to get to know, but I know it will be worth it.