Meet Mack's 2nd Sponsored Child, Wilson!‏

Directly from Mack:

I chose to sponsor my second child, Wilson, age 12, because he is the older brother of my friend's child, Axel, and I wanted to have my own connection to the family. Wilson had never been enrolled with Children International when I offered to sponsor him, presumably because he was too old when his mother discovered the program. Still, he had attended school prior to sponsorship and is at the correct grade level for his age. In fact, Wilson is in the same grade as my first child, Jonathan, who is a 1.5 years older! The boys are in different classrooms, however, because Jonathan's math skills have placed him in an advanced program.

Wilson is a very well-mannered and confident boy, likely a result of him being the oldest of five siblings. His whole family is warm and vivacious - especially his single mother, Wendy, who quite possibly smiles more than any other person I've ever met.

Wilson's family is also very poor. He, his brother, his three sisters, and his mother live in a small house made of wooden slates and tin. Also residing in the same two-room shack are Wilson's grandmother, two aunts, and two small cousins. That's eleven people in an area about the size of my garage!

There are quite a few pets at Wilson's house. My favorite is his adorable turtle (even though it bites). His family also has a rabbit and the usual assortment of chickens and ducks. There is a dog, too, but not for much longer. I would have inquired about a veterinarian, but it looked like the poor pup was beyond that point.

Overall, I think Wilson is a very lucky kid. He has a large, fun-loving family, and people would kill for the view off the side of his mountain. There are more important things in life than money!

Here is his bio:

Age: *12* Gender: *M* Date of Birth: *6/7/1996*
Height: *4* Feet *9* Inches Weight: *86* Pounds Hair Color: *Brown*
Eye Color: *Brown*
2. Health problems, if any: *None*
3. Attends School:* Yes*
4. Favorite School Subjects:* Mathematics*
Favorite Pastimes or Sports:* Playing soccer, Listening to music*
Chores at Home: * Running errands, General housework*
Talents or Hobbies:* Drawing, Painting*
Languages Spoken:* Spanish*

*INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S FAMILY:*
5. Approximate monthly income for the family (in U.S. Dollars): *$105.00*
6. Name of Father: *Desconocido* Age: ** Occupation: **
(If not present, why?)* Abandoned family*
7. Name of Mother: *Wendy Yamileth* Age: *29* Occupation: *Homemaker*
(If not present, why?)* *
8. Brothers and Sisters:
Name *Axel David* Age *10* Gender *M* Name *Sayda Julissa* Age *11*
Gender *F*
Name *Soreli Nicolle* Age *7* Gender *F*
9. Child now living with: * Mother*

*INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S HOME:*
10. Description of Home:* One Bedroom, Living Room, Kitchen *
Cooking Facilities:* Earthen stove *
Sleeping Accommodations:* Sleeps on the floor with mattress*
Home Construction: Walls * Concrete block* Roof * Corrugated metal*
Floor * Concrete*
11. Facilities and Services:
Water Source/Storage:* Running water in home*
Electricity:* Available*
Sanitary Facility:* Latrine*