Summer Reading Package Received~ John in the Philippines

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John is seven and lives in the Philippines. According to the report that
came with these photos, "John was so pleased with the gift package; he
loves the coloring book and crayons a lot. He also spent time browsing his
books and he wanted to say thank you to his sponsor." Aura's House
(http://aurashouse.com) is currently hosting a fundraiser for him and his
family so that they can start an Income Generating Project. I've helped
several of my sponsored children's families start their own small
businesses, and they've all been successful, so I'm excited that John's
family will soon be able to start one, too!

Summer Reading Package Received~ Evelyn in Ecuador

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The above photos are of Evelyn, who lives in Ecuador. She wrote, "I like
to read and I will read the whole book." About starting school she wrote,
"My teacher explains the classes to us well and I understand everything so
I can get good grades and be an excellent student."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Maria in Ecuador

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The above photos are of Maria, who lives in Ecuador. She wrote, "I am
happy and my family is happy to see that you remembered me. Let me tell
you that I am in school now. I am attending the first grade. I wish the
best in the world for you. Take care."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Joseline in Ecuador

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The above photos are of Joseline, who lives in Ecuador. Her mother always
writes really informative letters. This time she wrote, "I greet you and
thank you very much for the gift you sent to my daughter. She is very
happy and liked it very much. She liked the princess doll you sent. She
was amazed by the Spongebob Squarepants story book. It is very nice. Let
me tell you that she began school and she studies in the mornings because
during the afternoons she plays and does her homework. She never misses an
episode of Spongebob Squarepants, of the Princesses and Barney. I really
thank you very much for putting a smile on my daughter's face, for the
gifts you sent."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Steven in Colombia

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The above photos are of Steven, who lives in Colombia. This letter is the
first letter he's written to me by himself! He wrote, "I thank you so much
for the book you sent me. I will enjoy it and share it with my friends. I
tell you that I already started classes and I am doing my best to get
ahead."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Ma Fe in the Philippines

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The above photos are of Ma.Fe, who lives in the Philippines. She wrote,
"Thank you for the three books and one pad of stickers that you sent to
me. I'm very happy also for the letter that I received from you. Now I
have three books to study."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Yesica in Colombia

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The above two photos are of Yesica, who is thirteen and lives in Colombia.
Her thank you letter included an interesting story: "During my vacation, I
played with my friends and went to the beach and performed in a dancing
contest with a dancing group and we stood first."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Rocio in Honduras

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The above two photos are of Rocio, who is twelve and lives in Honduras. I
was amused to see that she refers to the video game in her letter as "el
nintendo," but they translated it as "the gameboy"! She wrote: "Thanks for
the gameboy, I loved it and also the books. I am very happy for your gift.
Nobody has sent me anything from the USA before."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Liset in Colombia

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The above three photos are of Liset, who is fourteen and lives in
Colombia. She wrote: "In my free time I like to read; I read every day at
home. I am very grateful for the books you sent me."