When we started sponsoring Emerzon through Compassion International, I did lots of reading on their site and other Compassion sponsors’ blogs about the importance of regular correspondence with your sponsored children. So I vowed to not wait long before we sent him a letter and some goodies.
Sending goodies is tricky because you are limited to paper items and the total package can’t be any more than 1/4″ thick. For this package, in addition a letter, we sent a picture Brooke drew of our house, some stickers from the Christian bookstore and a heart Brooke had made at church on Sunday that said “Jesus loves YOU”.
One benefit that I hadn’t anticipated when I signed us to be Compassion sponsors was the opportunity to teach Brooke letter writing skills. That is probably something that isn’t stressed too much anymore but I think its a very viable skill to have.
Brooke’s first letter to Emerzon:
Hola Emerzon!
My name is Brooke and I am 3 years old. I live in a house in Tennessee. I live with my daddy, mommy and our dog named Sheed.Everyday I go to school while my mommy and daddy go to work. At school I like to play with toys, sing songs and read books.
At home I like to play games with my mommy and daddy and I really like to sing and dance. What do you like to do?
What is your favorite color? My favorites are purple, pink and green.
Do you like sports? I am learning to throw, catch, hit and kick a ball. It’s lots of fun!
At church, we’ve been learning about Easter and how Jesus died and came back to life!
I drew you a picture of my house. I hope you like it.
My family is praying for you.
Your friend,
Brooke
I can only imagine how their letters and notes to each other will evolve as they get older and hopefully get to know each other.
The same day we sent off our package to Compassion, we received our first letter from Emerzon!! Stay tuned for that!
