special gift photos
I sponsor several children through Children International, and recently I've begun sending them each what CI calls a Special Gift, a little extra money that is used to buy the child and their family things they need. I thought I would share the photos I've received of the children and their new belongings. :)

The first Special Gift I sent went to Mercy, who is eleven years old and lives in Zambia. (Sorry the quality of the photos isn't that great, I'm not very good at scanning things I guess!)



Mercy received a new backpack, a new pair of shoes, and clothing. I think this is my favourite of the pictures, where she's showing off the backpack. :D







Next I sent a Special Gift to Kelvin, who is six years old and also lives in Zambia. His father is deceased, leaving his mother to raise three young children on just $7 a month. :( I'm glad that I'm able to help them.



Kelvin received clothing and a new pair of shoes, as well as food supplies and two blankets which the whole family will be able to share.



I'm not entirely sure who the women in this photo are. My guess is that one is Kelvin's mother and the other is a relative or perhaps even a Children International employee?



He's holding his new shoes in this photo. :)



And for anyone who's curious, because I know I was, in my experience it takes about two months from the time you make the donation to the time that you receive the report and the photos. :)

I hope everyone and their sponsored children are doing well! :)