The early days of November are always a reflective time for me. I look back in amazement at how quickly the seasons have changed. I look forward with anticipation for all the excitement to come. Of course, somewhere in between, I think about all I have to be thankful...
While her mother works tirelessly as a waitress, Filly imagines life as a successful doctor. And as Baikhaw’s mother leaves early and comes home late from her factory job, Baikhaw dreams of becoming a teacher one day so she can inspire other children. These little...
Most of us know these lyrics from one of the most famous songs in The Sound of Music: Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things. I believe...
Your sponsored child has a lot of things in common with most kids. They love to play games. They love to hear stories, and just like you, they probably have a favorite holiday. But because your sponsored child lives far away, it can sometimes feel difficult to connect...
Jerrefyl sits at her desk, trying to decide what color to use in her drawing. She is a brilliant student who studies hard; her favorite subject is art. She picks up a colored pencil and starts to fill in her landscape with green — her favorite color. Art has become an...
Larissa wraps Tabitha’s long, black hair slowly around a warm curling iron. The strong bond between the two women is obvious as they laugh and share stories. No one would guess they had just met for the first time. And yet, they have known each other for years....
