Oh Peter

We have finally decided to sponsor a child through Compassion International. It is something we have wanted to do for so long, and yet always found a reason to put it off. I tried two years ago. Even called and gave my credit card information. And yet, somehow, it didn't work. We never were signed up.

I talk about it every now and then, but always come up with a reason not to. After reading several blogs about trips to Kenya and meeting these kids for real, it confirmed for me that this is legite. These beautiful babies suffer. My baby boy was just blessed to be born into a family that could support him. What about these amazing kids born under poverty? Into circumstances they could not have prevented? What if my precious boy had been born in to poverty? Would I not want someone who could help, to do everything possible to ensure the best life possible for him?

Matt and I prayed before sponsoring a child. We looked through all the photos, and both our hearts rested on Peter. He reminds me so much of our Tristan. We don't know anything about him, except that he is a gift from God, and a beautiful creation. I do not know him. I have never met him. He is a stranger to me. But I know he is a gift. He is blessed. And my heart already loves him.

I cannot WAIT until we can send him our first letter. I will tell him about the love of Jesus Christ and how special he is. Why have I not done this sooner?

I am excited for this blessed boy. What a beautiful, blessed boy. Peter.