Summer Reading Package Received~ John in the Philippines

A post from Sarah O:

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~ Maria in the Philippines

A post from Holly:
Dear Ms Holly,
Hi! Have a nice day! I hope you are always in good health. Words is not enough to say how much happy I am and my family for all the things, I receive coming from you. It is a blessing from God, because he gave you to me and to my family. Thank you for the items that i received coming from you. Thank you for the note book, toothpaste, toothbrush, crayons, candies, pens, toy, stuffed toy, deodorant, soap, lotion and also the towel. You know the stuffed toy are very beautiful I like it so much.
I think its time to end my simple letter to you and God Bless always. Thank you so much for everything.
Very Trully Yours,
Maria Ner

Summer Reading Package Received~ Roselle in the Philippines

A post from Holly:
Dear My Sponsor,
"Hi! Hello! Greetings from the Philippines, I'm very happy when i receive your package for me for the second time. I very glad because of this items that you give me like, 6 pcs. clothing, slipper, toy, 2 pcs. accessories, picture, doll, stuffed toy, candy and hair accessories. You know my sponsor this is very important to me. So that i care this very much. Thank you very much.
I hoped you always healthy and good condition. God bless you and more power to you.
Sincerely yours,
Roselle B"

Summer Reading Package Received~ Roselle in the Philippines

A post from Holly:
Dear My Sponsor,
"Hi! Hello! Greetings from the Philippines, I'm very happy when i receive your package for me for the second time. I very glad because of this items that you give me like, 6 pcs. clothing, slipper, toy, 2 pcs. accessories, picture, doll, stuffed toy, candy and hair accessories. You know my sponsor this is very important to me. So that i care this very much. Thank you very much.
I hoped you always healthy and good condition. God bless you and more power to you.
Sincerely yours,
Roselle B"

Summer Reading Package Received~ John in the Philippines

A post from Melanie:
Here is John's letter

Dear Sponsor. Hello I wish you're good condition this time. I thank you so much for the package that you gave to me. I am so happy for the toys and stickers that you gave. I love it! Thanks remembering me. May good Lord guide you always protect you,and bless you always and also your family for all the good things that you've done. Yours Truly John

Summer Reading Package~ Zambia

Here is the latest photo of Mwanza wearing a shirt I sent him a while back. Isn't he handsome?!

I sent an inquiry to CI to see if the summer reading package had made it to Zambia yet. They said that no packages for Mwanza have been received. Has anyone received word from their Zambian children about the package? I am not sure why it takes so darn long! Frustrating!

Summer Reading Package Received~ Evelyn in Ecuador

A post from Sara S:
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

A post from Sarah O:
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~ Yelisbeth in the Dominican Republic

A post from Sara S:
Yelisbeth, from the Dominican Republic, received her summer reading package. Her thank you letter reads:

“This is Yelisbeth who is writing to thank you for the presents given … I liked all of them. I am doing very well. In the summer time, I am going to play a lot and watch TV.”

Summer Reading Package Received~ Joseline in Ecuador

A post from Sarah O:
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~ Dania in the Dominican Republic

A post from Sara S:
Dania, from the Dominican Republic, received her summer reading package. Her thank you note, written by her brother, reads:

“Thanks for the presents sent to my sister. She was very happy for the teddy bear and she tells me to read her the stories since she doesn’t know how to read yet. Her school has a break during the summer time and she shares with all of us.”

Summer Reading Package Received~ Steven in Colombia

A post from Sarah O:
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~ Sindy in Honduras

A post from Sara S:
Sindy in Honduras received her summer reading package. In her annual picture she looked unhealthy (very skinny and tired). I am glad to see her looking like a happy, beautiful young lady again. Here is her thank you letter:

“I greet you affectionately wishing you are in good health along with all your family. I tell you that I got the package you sent me, I thank you so much. I love playing with dolls and I help my mother arrange the house and I like riding my bicycle. I like playing with my siblings. I like running errands. I am very cheerful and lovely. My family also thanks you for the gift you sent me.”

Summer Reading Package Received~ Ma Fe in the Philippines

A post from Sarah O:
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

A post from Sarah O:
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

Post from Sarah O:
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

A post from Sarah O:
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."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Francheska in the Dominican Republic

A post from Tamara:
"Dear Tamara, I thank you for being so lovely and always think of Francheska. She feels part of your family and she liked the pictures, coloring book, coloring pencils, doll , story books and your letter you sent.
The child was happy for the present. What she liked most was the doll."

Summer Reading Package Received~ Erick in Ecuador

A post from Sara S:
These are the pictures I received with Erick's thank you letter from his summer reading package. Erick is 6 years old and lives in Ecuador. Based on his skinned knee, it looks like he's a very active young man. His thank you note, written by his aunt, reads:

"Hello sponsor! I greet you lovingly. Erick thanks you for the letter, the books and the stuffed animal, which are very nice. He liked the gifts you sent him. I hope you are healthy. Let me tell you he had lots of fun during the school vacations. The whole family went to the countryside where there is a very beautiful river. We took a ride on a boat with oars. He played, sang and had a great time with everyone else ... "

Summer Reading Package Received~ Maynor in Honduras

A post from Sara S:
This is 8 year old Maynor from Honduras. He sent a thank you letter, written by a friend, for the summer reading package.
The letter reads:
"Hi! How are you doing? I wish that you are in good health along with your dear family. I tell you that Maynor received the gift and he says that it's very pretty. He will take care of the gifts. He will also enjoy the gifts with his sister Adilenia. I tell you that he was on vacations from school because here we celebrate Easter and he spent a good time with his family. I say goodbye with love"