We have been blessed to sponsor Astrid each month and know the value of the small contribution we make each month has a large impact in her life. Compassion also provides us with the opportunity to send special monetary gifts to Astrid and her family during the year. At Christmas the special gifts are distributed evenly between the children so even those children awaiting sponsors receive a gifts. During the year we also send small gifts for Easter and her birthday. The project helps select the items that they need most. In some of her letters she talks about receiving new clothing and shoes from the gift we sent.
We have also sent a gift to the family in the past and they were able to purchase food. It is amazing to learn how far your dollar can stretch. And to think that the money here in Boise could hardly purchase a meal for our family at any of our local restaurants. In Guatemala the money purchased everything from additional clothing for Astrid to groceries for the family and even toilet paper. Amazing!
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