It struck me when I visited Emmanuel and his family how little it takes to make a difference in the life of a child in Ghana and their family. I've been sponsoring Emmanuel for a number of years, but it wasn't until I met Emmanuel, his mother, younger brother and sister in their village today that I really understood the impact of sponsorship. $33.00 a month is so little for me, but in Ghana it means that a child will have the opportunity to go to school, and have a better future. When we arrived at their small home in their little village, Emmanuel's mother came out to greet me and express her gratitude. I brought some gifts for Emmanuel and his family, and it was heart-warming to see their beaming faces when they received them. His mother in turn gave me three beautiful hand-woven baskets which she had made, and Emmanuel gave me a live rooster. The rooster was a surprise to say the least and I certainly felt guilty about taking their next meal, but Philip said that it was important to accept their gift, so I did. Emmanuel is very bright and I hope one day to receive a letter announcing his graduation from University.
If you are not sponsoring a child, I urge you to contact Chalice and sign up. There are so many Ghanaian children waiting for sponsorship, and the opportunity to go to school. They really do need your help.
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