Jhojaris and her Family

This is Jhojaris. She is 7 years old and in Columbia. She has 5 siblings and they all live with their mom. Their father abandned them and sends money sometimes. Sometimes he does not. Her mother is not currently working and they have terrible living conditions. She is in need of a bed and also school shoes. So I will be working on that. She is the one in the blue. I am hoping she can make it to the community center to meet Steve in a few weeks!

Katherine SNG!

I sent Katherine a SNG about a month and a half ago and got her report today! She received:
1 plastic chest of drawers
1 Bedspread
1 Slippers (guessing the flip flops!)
1 Towel
1 Pillow

Katherine wrote:

Hello Dear Sponsor,

Thank you for the gifts that you sent. Let me tell you that the chest of drawers is useful to store my clothing in each draw. I can dry up with the towel. The slippers are very nice. I'll put the bedspread and pillow on my bed. Thank you for all your gifts that I've received. Dearest sponsor let me tell you that I'm very happy because this is the first time I've received this type of gifts.

Thank you from all my heart for being a magnificant sponsor! I say goodbye with a strong hug
Katherine

Jostins Special Needs Gift!

Jostin Received:
1 Full Size Matress (on his SNG request I was asked for an orthopedic matress, I don't know if this is that)
1 Matress Transportation
1 Dry Milk Bag
3 Diaper Packs
1 Wipes

The letter from his mother says:

Hello Dear Sponsor (I really wish I could get them to use my name!),

Cordial Greetings to you and I'm writing to thank you for the donation you sent to Jostin. The mattress will be useful for him to feel comfortable with and sleep comfortable. The milk is fr his breakfast and also to prepare shakes with the milk and he likes this very much. I will be able to clean him with the wipes. Let me tell you he is very happy with the donation received.
Thank you from all my heart for being a magnificant sponsor! I say goodbye with a strong heart.
Nebly

Jessicas first Direct Package has arrived!!!!!

I sent this Direct Package out to Jessica on February 1st. It was received by the office on Fenruary 22 and given to Jessica on March 4th. The notes portion on the memo said the following : Jessica could not stop smiling when she received the nice presents from her sponsor. She was very happy with the books and the crayons, because she likes to paint. Her grandmother was with her and said : "I am so grateful to my grandaughter's sponsor, because she makes my child happier with her support. I hope that od bless her always and some day she will be able to visit us."

And Jessicas letter said:
Dear Sponsor,
Hello, how are you? It makes me happy to greet you. Thank you for helping me and for the pretty gift and stickers given. Thanks for the drawings and crayons. I'm going to use them to pain in my coloring book. It's fun to paint. That's my favorite pastime. The barrettes are pretty. I like to wear them. I liked the gloss. It's pretty and I get to wear it to avoid my lips from drying. I'm doing well in school. Thank you for worrying about me. Thank you for everything. God bless you and your family. Goodbye, warm hugs, and kisses. Jessica

How sweet is that. Her and her grandmother seem to really appreciate everything. I feel very close to them.

Jessicas New Wheels!

I haven't gotten back the report and pictures yet but a nice writer over at CI sent me this. I was going to wait to post it but couldn't wait any longer!!!! Look at that smile! She looks so happy. I can't wait to get the letter and other pictures!

Prayers for Jostin

I just received the medical report on Jostin I had requested. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers. Jostin was hospitalized at the time of the report. I'm not sure whether he still is or not. They were waiting to schedule some tests.

Quite a day!

Well first I went to my mailbox and I received some photos from the summer reading package that was sent to Brayan! He is a cute little guy that has yet to smile, but hopefully that will change. He is so young, I don't think he knows what is going on!






I also received an e-mail from Damon who is doing the slideshow story on Jessica for the CI site. He sent me the text part of the story to approve and it is a GREAT story :-) I can't wait to see it together with the slideshow. Be sure to check out the CI website on April 20th for that!