What a difference!!

Henry~ a couple of weeks before he turns 8 years old
I checked my online account with Children International, so that I could put all of the children's birthdays on my calendar. What a wonderful surprise to find a new picture of Henry!!!! The top picture is his latest photo, and he is wearing one of the shirts that I sent him. The bottom picture was taken 2 years ago, and is his first sponsorship photo. I know I can't take all of the credit for his smile, but I do think that sponsorship is making a difference. I spoke with one of the sponsorship reps yesterday, and he told me that Henry will get his bed by the time of his birthday (October 28th), and he is putting a special note with the bed to let him know that it is for his birthday. I can't wait to see those pictures!!
I wish I could explain the feeling to those of you who have never sponsored a child before~ what it feels like to see the difference you make in their lives. It is an amazing feeling, and I believe that the giver gets more out of it than the receiver. Every time I get a picture of one of my children with a big (sincere) smile on their face it warms my heart.
By the way, for a limited time, when you sponsor a child through my "Lift One" page, one of my sponsored families will receive a food basket worth $50!!!! If seven kids are sponsored through this page, all seven of my children's families will get a food basket! Perfect for the Thanksgiving and holiday season. So, if you are thinking of sponsoring, please go through my site, or mention my name when you speak with a sponsor rep. Then, let me know, so that I can make sure my children get the food. If you have a particular child (of my 7) that you would like the food basket to go to, let me know, and I will specify that family.
http://www.liftoneproject.org/goto/ilovemykids08