¡Las Fotografías!

I love getting letters with pictures of the kids, not just the posed Compassion pictures, but pictures that their moms or workers at the centers take, especially with gifts.  I used to see other people on OurCompassion post pictures they received and was bummed that I didn't receive any, and then I started receiving them.  Yay.

First is Alberto with the gifts he received for Christmas:  a blue athletic suit, a purple and white sweater, and brown shoes.  :)  Is he beyond cute, or what??  I just want to squeeze him.  

Michelle asked me to pray that her mother would find a job, so I sent a $50 family gift.  Well, Michelle's mom let her spend it all on gifts for herself.  I will meet her mother one day, I have decided.  She loves this little girl so much.  And Michelle loves pink!  I posted a picture of her with last year's birthday gifts that included a pair of pink shoes with rhinestones.  Notice that she has again bought pink shoes along with a pink towel (Disney princesses--the dreams of a little girl), a pink shirt, and some pants.  According to the letter, she also bought other clothes.  Michelle is one girlie girl, and even though I'm not, I LOVE it!!  Just look at how proud she is.  :)

Last Minute Gifts?

So . . . Christmas is in one week.  Don't you get stressed and sometimes even frustrated while trying to find a gift that's "good enough" for people who need nothing?  For instance, I bought a Coach coin purse for my niece.  I shop on Amazon, so I didn't pay full price, but it still wasn't cheap.  Yet it looks like a wimpy gift to me.  I wonder if it will be good enough.  She has so much.
 
Well, I have a solution - Gifts of Compassion.  For that same niece, and for others on my "list," I also purchased several items from the Gifts of Compassion catalog.  I mean, I purchased the gifts in honor of those people, gifts that will go to those who have no need for a coin purse of any brand because they have no coins.

If you're still looking for gifts, Gifts of Compassion is the perfect choice.  You can print the cards at home that you will give to those you honor with your purchase, and you can help those who really, really are in need.  What better way to celebrate the birth of the Messiah than to give to those who are hungry and thirsty?  In doing so, you are giving to Him.