My W-Vision Mission

A big white envelope came in the mail today, bringing good tidings to my December morn. I thought it was from my English friend, Kathryn, who never fails to cheer my holidays with her cards. But when I saw the logo of World Vision at the back of the envelope, I assumed differently. I opened it, expecting a solicitation for the Albay mud slide victims or something christmas related. To my surprise, it was from Aicel, the kid I'm sponsoring! You can't imagine my happiness when I saw her picture, she's so cute! I've been waiting and wanting to hear a word from her ever since I signed up for the program. It's been a long wait on my part, 2 years! Now, it makes little difference if it was 1 year, 2 years or 10 years! I am so excited! I can finally communicate with her and establish a friendship. Yaye! I can't wait to send her a card in reply. (Too bad, I can't send her a present for christmas as it is discouraged by World Vision.)

My folks agree that she's a pretty little thing. She seems nice too. She tells me she helps out with the farming, planting crops and all. She babysits her siblings as well. She's on her fourth grade, almost the same age as my nephew, Carl. She has a list of the stuffs she has received from the sponsorship. I can't believe I have actually sent someone to school with my meager monthly donation, and she calls me Tita Patty! Hehe! What can I say, nakakataba talaga ng puso.

For all you guys out there who haven't signed up on World Vision, you ought to. A minuscule cut from your allowance can come a long way. Do away with your inessential shopping or cut back on your regular trips to Starbucks, dedicate a parcel of your money to these kids who need your assistance most.

Initially, my thought is only to give a daily allowance so a kid can go to school, but the program does more than that, they help the host family by teaching the parents how to make a living by fishing, farming, or other industry available to them. Livelihood programs extend as far as building schools, houses, etc.

It's easy and it's rewarding. Make a difference in someone else's life by joining World Vision. Think about it.