Last Week's Letters

I'm usually on top of my game when it comes to letters, whether it be typing them up on my blog as soon as I receive them or answering them promptly, but lately, I've been in a bit of a slump. Letters from my kids are piling up and I find myself uninterested in responding to them. Between losing my job and starting a new one, my mind has been so filled with details that letter writing seems to have fallen by the wayside. I know that sponsors go through letter-writing slumps all the time, so I'm trying not worry about it so much, because I know it will eventually pass. Still, I have been receiving letters and reading them is always a treat. Last week, I received 4 letters. I will share them with you now:

First up, my very first letter from Jairo, my newest Honduran boy. Typical first letter template. It must have been written when he was registered in the program, because I only just sponsored Jairo last month.

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My Name: Jairo Eduardo 

My Age: 7 years

I am: A boy

I live in: a village 

I live with: My mother

My favorite color: Purple 

What I love to do: Play soccer and play with toys

My favorite food: Chicken soup

My height: 122 centimeters (4')

My weight: 55 pounds

My eye color: Light Brown

What I like most about me: My face

Questions to my sponsor: Do you like to play soccer? What do you do for work? 

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Next, a letter from Sagitaria. She was one of the first correspondent children that I was assigned, back in 2012. I love I have gotten to watch her grow and develop over time. 

Sagitaria is 11 years old and lives in Indonesia. This letter was written on July 27th, 2015. 

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Dear Kayla, 

Shalom, mama Kayla. How are you? You must be fine. My family, my friends, and I are fine. I want to thank you for sending me the letters and stickers. Mama, it is very hot here. My hobby is singing. My dream is to become a teacher. Please pray for me to reach my dream. I am in Grade 7 of junior high school. I pray to the Lord Almighty that we stay healthy and I pray for my family to be fine. 

Love, 

Sagitaria

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Now, a letter from Rujikorn. I actually just received a letter from her at the beginning of this month, so another letter so soon was definitely surprised. I hope that I have a chatty girl on my hands. I could get used to hearing from her so often. :) 

Rujikorn is 11 years old and lives in Thailand. Her letter is dated July 7th, 2015. 

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Dear Kayla, 

Hello. I am Rujikorn. Thank you for the letter, the photo, and the stickers you sent to me. I am doing well. My favorite days are Children's Day and Christmas Day. There was a project Easter activity at the church. My parents attended it. There was a sermon about Jesus, who recovered from death to redeem us from our sins. I am very happy. Thank you for the many good things you have given to me. Thank you for praying for me. I go to school every day. I always attend the project activities and I always attend church on Sundays. My friends and I lead the church service, too. I am very happy. Please pray for my studies and my family. My family and I always pray for you. May God bless you forever! 

Love in Christ, 

Rujikorn

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To end, a letter from Jose R. I use his last initial because I write to two boys named Jose. This is my very first letter from him, but he seems to be a chatty, open guy, which is great! 

Jose R. is 17 years old and lives in Peru. He wrote this letter on July 22nd, 2015. 

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Dear Sponsor Kayla, 

Hello beloved sponsor! Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. I hope this letter finds you in good health and you are doing well. I'm grateful for the letter and the beautiful photos you sent. I want you to know that we are going into the winter season and the weather is very cold. I'm thinking of studying business administration because I really like that. At the student center, we are going to have a seminar on August 14th, 15th, and 16th and I'm going to be attending all three days. HOw is the weather where you live? I ask you to pray for my family to do well. I will close with a big hug and kiss. 

Jose

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