Last month, January, I was walking toward a restaurant to meet a sub client. I was approached by these two women who clearly, wanted to get my attention. I usually would walk right past these types of people on the street soliciting things, but I was in a good mood today. The ladies started to tell me all about what they were doing. They were looking for people to sponsor children in poverty-stricken countries. They worked for a company called Children International. What’s interesting about this encounter is just days before, I was telling myself I wanted to start doing more charity in my life. The universe does it’s thing.
Blessing
Convinced of her speech, deciding to become a sponsor, I told her to let me look at the gallery of children they had looking to be sponsored. When I saw this beautiful, dark skinned child named Blessing. I don’t know what it was exactly about her, but I choose her right off the bat. I didn’t really look at the other kids. Now, it could be because I was also cold as hell and ready to go in and get drinks/food with my client. However, I thought she was so pretty.
Finding out that her family only makes $95 a month to pay for their expenses made me feel extremely grateful for my situation. I grew up poor as a child. However, I had amenities that little Blessing does not have. I had hot water, food every night, and an actual bed that was raised from the floor. I just was filled with so much gratitude and wanted to do whatever I could to improve her family’s life.
My cold heart is warmed. I just can’t imagine how difficult it could be for this family, this child. Finding out that the organization also uses 88% of their donations toward helping the children made the decision even easier. I sponsored.
My First Letter To Blessing
I received my first letter from Blessing today. Well, actually her Aunt wrote the letter. Blessing is only 5. I can send her pictures, packages, and anything that will make her life easier. Reading that letter put a smile on my face more than anything lately in my life has. I had a rough beginning of February, yet that letter made me feel deep happiness. I only donate about $30 a month right now, but I want to give so much more.
Today, I wrote her a letter back telling her that I can’t wait to meet her one day. Telling her that I hope whatever I give can enhance her life in the best ways. That I hope one day she becomes an entrepreneur and a Girlboss. If I could be apart of one human actually having a decent life, I think that would be a blessing for me. Blessing is a blessing. I am so filled with happiness.
It just makes me want to give her more. Like, 95 bucks a month is all they live on! I couldn’t imagine living on only 95 bucks a month. It just makes you think how giving what I have, even if it’s small, actually can make the damn difference in someone’s life.
Conclusion
My heart is warmed. I definitely want to give more to charity for children. Children are so important. I really am happy and pleased with myself. I’m looking forward to sending Blessing her first package within the next month. I look forward to more letter from her family. It’s such a warming feeling.
