So yesterday I kept hearing on the radio about this water filtration system for Hati, over and over and over and...you get the point. At small group last night i brought it up because we were discussing what is it in our life that God is calling us to do, and are we obeying? Are we open to what he is asking of us? Are we ignoring his calls because they make us uneasy or worried? I thought, hmm...maybe this is a sign. So we prayed about it and i came home and gave it a lot more thought. Well, this morning it came to my mind again, so i got on Google and did some research. I did end up buying a water filtration system, but i also somehow ended up on a "sponsor this child" page. Yes, i decided to sponsor a child from Asia who is 3. The site is legit...i know you're all cringing thinking ahh she just gave her money to a thief in Bahrain. I always knew that you could sponsor a child, but i never felt compelled to. I had a really hard time picking which child...it was heartbreaking. Eventually ihad to just shut my eyes and ask God, who am i meant to help? Show me which child needs me. And of course one of the images of the children came right to mind, over and over. I wrote her my first letter already and i can't wait to hear back...even if she is only 3 years old. It is so hard trying to figure out what to say to a 3 year old, how do i tell her about myself and ask her the right questions? So this is what i sent her...
Child ID: Herti Windayanti Hulu(IO1310020)
Message: March 30, 2011
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.
Dear Herti,
I am so blessed to have you in my life! Thank you for being you. My name is Caroline and I am 25 years old. I live in the United States in a hot and humid climate in Georgia. What is the weather like for you? I will be getting married on October 8, 2011 up in the mountains and am very excited for it. I attend a church called Dunwoody Community Church here in Georgia, do you like to attend Church? I would love to hear about some fun church activities you have been to.
I hope when you get this letter you are healthy and happy, i will pray for you and your family and ask God to bless you every day in all that you do. I hope to hear back from you soon Herti! Until then, live and love in God's words little one. You are cared for and loved.
Love,
Caroline
