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.
To find out more about sponsorship and to see children who need sponsored, click here