A couple months ago I finally decided to do what I always wanted to and sponsor a child.  After much research I decided to sponsor a child through Children International.  There were two reasons I chose CI:

1) The fact that they aren't an organization based on a religion.  While I am chrisian I wanted to go with an prganization that focused more on covering the childs most basic needs.

2) I liked the fact that we could send gifts to our children.  And that we know they actually receive them!

I started sponsoring a 9 year old little girl in Ecuador named Lizbeth.  Since then I have already added 2 more!  I added Jostin a 4 year old boy from Ecuador who is disabled.  Lizbeth also has a disability and I have a niece who is disabled so in the future I want to get her involved especially in letter writing to Lizbeth since they are close in age.

The newest addition is the little guy in my profile picture.  He is Brayan from Columbia.  My mother passed away not even 2 weeks ago and I wanted to honor her by sponsoring a child who shares her birthday.  And Brayan does :-)

I have not received letters or anythng yet.  I have sent out packages to my first two kids and will get something ready soon for little Brayan.  I have been very impressed with the CI staff though and how they really help you with any questions or concerns.  Even though I haven't gotten any letters from the kids yet I already love them like my family.  I have received letters from the community directors and also a medical report on Lizbeth.

I have a blog over at: http://mysponsoredangel.blogspot.com/