I mentioned a few weeks ago I signed up to sponsor a child from Compassion International. I hadn't heard or seen anything yet so yesterday I contacted them. Well, since I specifically wanted a child in the Mathare Valley it takes a longer to find a child. So after an fun "live chat" with Brett w/Compassion I decided to just go ahead and sponsor one in Kenya. I mean, all the kids are screened and are in need. Since I'm going to a specific area it would have been nice to have a personal connection but I know that is not the purpose behind sponoring a child.
But I decided that I did want one in Kenya. I also wanted one that has been on the waiting list for a while. That narrowed it down to about a dozen kids - and they were all boys. Do you know how hard that is? To pick one over the other. I looked at each boy and the area they lived seeing if I could find close to where I will be at. I was sure I wanted an older child - seems like all the girls and younger kids get picked first. I was hoping I felt a leading towards one or another - It didn't happen. I finally found a link that said, "Let us pick your child" - POW! I was so there!
So it's official! I should find out more information in the next day or two! I will share everything as soon as I find out! I'm so excited to finally step up to the plate and do this!
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