One day a man was walking along the beach, when he noticed a boy
hurriedly picking up and gently throwing things in to the ocean.
Approaching the boy, he asked, "Young man, what are you doing?"
The boy replied, "Throwing starfish back in to the ocean. The surf is
up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die."
The man laughed to himself and said, "Don't you realize there are miles
and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't make any
difference!"
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another
starfish, and threw it in to the ocean. Then, smiling at the man, he
said, "I made a difference to that one."
We are making a difference to the children at Kebron! Even though the number of orphans can be overwhelming (over 4 million in Ethiopia alone!), you can make a difference to one. Sponsorship isn't just a monthly financial commitment, you become a crucial part of a child's life. They rest in knowing that there is someone who loves them and prays for them. Someone they haven't even met!
I know it may sound funny, but so many sponsors have shared with me the overwhelming and unexpected feelings of love for the children they sponsor. They become family.
So if you ever wondered if sponsoring one child really made a difference, I can tell you without hesitation that it does.
These are just a few of the children who desperately need sponsors now. If you are interested in sponsoring, let me know. You can be the one who makes the difference!
Kidist, 4 years old
Kalkidan, 5 years old
Abinet, 9 years old
Yohanis (boy) 5 years old
Feraol, 4 years old
