Ever heard of Our Compassion?

When I mention OC what do you think of? No, not Orange County, but Our Compassion! This is a website created for Compassion Sponsors to connect with other sponsors. I fondly call it a Facebook for Compassion ;) Each child development center has its own OC page, so you can connect with other sponsors in your child's area. You can also check out different groups, write journals, or prayer requests. So go check it out!

For example, my favorite Virtual Letter Writing Group is found on OC. There are so many goodies on that website. Do yourself a favor, and connect with other sponsors. You will benefit from it greatly! I know I sure did...let me know if you have any other questions! Click Here!

Introducing...

...the newest member of my Compassion Family, Nimisha from India! She is my new correspondent child and beautiful Indian teenager. Isn't she gorgeous? 

New Letter!

One of my favorite things to ever get in the mail are letters from my little girl! A few weeks ago,  I received the first letter from her in several months. She described how she celebrated the Easter holiday, and drew me a lovely picture of a cup, some bread, and a table. It makes me very happy to hear how well my little girl is doing! It is moments like these that make sponsorship worth it. Yes, it does take a good bit out of my bank account every year, and for a college student struggling to afford private school, that is a large amount. However, with each letter I am once again reminded of why I send letters and why I send money. Because it is for the love and nurture of a little girl in Tanzania whose heart if full of love for Jesus!

Homemade Dishwasher Detergent

The other day I made homemade dishwasher detergent, and it was awesome! It worked just great...here is the recipe:

1 cup of Borax

1 cup of baking soda

Vinegar as a rinse aid

Mix Borax and baking soda, then use a tablespoon or two where your normal detergent goes. Use vinegar as a rinse aid. Put it in the rinse aid compartment when you add the detergent. MAKE SURE TO USE THE VINEGAR! It should keep your dishes from being cloudy...good luck! :)

I got this recipe from: TipNut

Drawing for our Kids!

Today is Virtual Letter Writing night. And we are drawing pictures of our favorite Bible verses for our Compassion Kids! :) Check out my picture:

Can you guess the verse? 

So, go forth sponsors and draw! :) 

Check out the group here: August 2011 Virtual Letter Writing Night 

I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!

While watching Lord of the Rings the other day, I decided two best friends have never been seen like Frodo and Sam. When Samwise mutters that iconic promise to Frodo "Come on Mr. Frodo. I can't carry it for you, but I can carry you!" I always find myself wondering if I could be a friend like that. Could I really be someone who was willing to go through the fires of Mordor for my friend? To carry them up a mountain when they have a burden so strong that they can no longer walk themselves? Then I began to think...who am I a Sam for?

You've Been Sponsored!

A few times I have wondered how sponsorship affects our children's families. I came across this video of how a family reacts when they learn their child has been sponsored. It just touches my heart, especially when they beginning singing. Check it out!

Also, check out this Compassion blog post: How Are Children Told They Have Been Sponsored? 

A Compassion Video

Here is a video I made for Compassion. Check it out! :) Special thanks to the Knudsons, de Graafs, and Compassion International! :) Enjoy!

Bite BACK!

I am sure you have felt the sensation. Tiny little legs crawling across your skin, the quick prick of your flesh, then the slam as you squish that annoying little bugger before it has a chance to show its vampire like qualities and begin sucking your blood. Yep, I am talking about mosquitoes. The little blood suckers are the bane of summertime. 

But what if mosquitoes where not only annoying, but deadly? 

The Top 10 Compassion Blog Posts

Hey everyone! So, I am a member of the Compassion International Street Team, and one of my "orders" is to write up my top ten favorite Compassion Blog Posts. So here it goes!

1) My absolutely favorite article is one that introduced me to Our Compassion and the Virtual Letter Writing club. Virtual Letter Writing Club