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