Giving back

So I've put this off for some time now but I've finally come around to sponsoring a child through Compassion. Starting from high school, Pastor Joseph had always told us about giving back. He always told us about the children in Compassion and the type of lives they live. They live in areas of high poverty and some even live in areas which has AIDS. Sponsoring a child provides them with food, school supplies, clothing, medicine and ultimately the feeling that someone cares. All of us have been blessed enough to grow up in probably one of the best areas in the country and many others are not as fortunate.

I've decided to sponsor Rico Goyongco from the Phillipines. His short biography states that he is 8 years old and enjoys basketball, singing and art. I chose Rico because I plan on sending him some basketball cards, construction paper to draw on and other such things which he can play with. I ideally wanted to send him some color pencils and coloring books but objects that are sent to the kids must be able to fit in a 8x11 envelope. I've put sponsoring off for way too long and I should have done it early on in college when I had a steady income. It's only $38 dollars a month ($456 a year) and this small amount of money makes a huge difference in a child's life. Crystal has also inspired me to finally do this because she has sponsored a child for years. I hope that I can be a positive influence in Rico's life and hope that he realizes that someone cares about him. I look forward to exchanging letters with him and sending him gifts as he continues to grow.


God is good.