10.13.2011

She is Growing Up

A letter from Honduras came yesterday, and with it a photo.  In the photo, a smile is on her face, and my heart is full of joy.   Studying the picture,  I take in every detail as I have never seen her in person, I know her through letters.   The pictures are a treasure because they are few. 

She has grown. 

Last year with her birthday gift she bought a baby doll and an umbrella.   This year, shoes and a new shirt.  The shoes are not practical everyday shoes like tennis shoes, rather they are shoes that one buys for a special occasion or when dressing up.   I am so pleased.   I am so excited when the birthday money we send is spent on items the kids want.  
























2 comments:

  1. Just need to tell you that the passion and love that you share here for your compassion kids inspired me to do something I have never done before. Promptly after reading a note to us that arrived last week from our girl in Haiti, I sat and wrote her a reply right then. It was so easy and I have no idea why I have never done it before. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  2. Kar,

    I cheered out loud when I read your comment! :) I love to hear of letters exchanged!

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