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A Hug is Universal

Our next sponsorship story is from Richard & Wanda Trexler!

Four years ago we had the opportunity to witness one of the children we sponsor graduate sixth grade.  This is a big deal to the children.  It is their last year at Casita.  Wasn’t really sure about taking this trip.  We wanted to meet the three children we sponsor and have been praying for but wasn’t sure about being in a country where I cannot speak the language.  After talking to Lisa I decided to make the trip.  Even after four years this trip is still impacting my life. 



The surprising thing was we spend $35 a month to sponsor a child, and it’s life changing for these children.  Here in the US I have trouble believing that small amount can make a big difference in a child’s life.  What I found once in Guatemala was it not only made it possible for these children to attend a Christian school but it also helped with food for the family. 




The thing that surprised me the most was the love these three children had for me when we met.  Not only had I been praying for them but also, they and there families had been praying for my family and me.  Our girl, Delia, who was graduating stuck to me like glue.  We were able to have a meal with her and her stepfather.  There was so much gratitude expressed to us for helping them stay in school. 




The thing that had the biggest impact on me was when we visited a community called Gerona.  This community was just beginning to receive sponsors for the children.  These kids were living way below poverty level.  I saw first hand what a community was like where the children were sponsored and where they were not.  I knew immediately that the money we spend on these children and teacher make a big difference in their lives. The children who were sponsored had shoes and clean clothing.  The children in Gerona did not.   The children at Casita were receiving a good education and meals at least twice a day.  The children in Gerona are not.  The children at Casita were happy and excited to have us there.  The children in Gerona were shy and sad looking.  They were dirty and hungry. 






If you have ever wondered should you go to Guatemala and visit your sponsored child, I would encourage you to do so.  Not just for you but for them also.  It will be life changing.  Jesus loves these kids and He is using us to reach them.  Don’t miss out on being part of this.  Oh and the language barrier thing…..not a problem.  A hug is universal. 




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