His Hands, His Feet Blog Post

Walk With Us!?

I recently learned of an organization called Walk Alongside Liberian Kids (WALK).  They have a sponsorship program in Liberia where, for $25 a year, you can send a Liberian child to school (tuition).  There are additional schools which cost a little more as well  (this particular school is backed by a church which helps with books, uniform, etc).


$25
A. 
YEAR.


Americans spend that much on a pair of jeans, shoes, or a meal out.  Stuff that is 'gone' in 6 months or even 20 minutes!


So... we decided to sponsor SIX KIDS and send them to school!  Which, having been to Liberia myself, know that that's their only way out of poverty. Ben recently got a profit sharing check (first time ever in 9 years with this company) and so after we tithed off it it, we contemplated what to do with the rest after putting some in savings.  Our heads said, "we need a vacation of some sort so bad!" (it's been 2 years!) ... but our hearts said, "you need to invest in others with it"... so... that's what we did!


An education for six kids who otherwise wouldn't have one! 
Three boys and three girls!


We decided on the number "6" because our oldest six kids are able to write and draw pictures.  You see, this program is unique in that fact that not only can you send a child to school- but you have the opportunity to form a *relationship* with your sponsored child!


We are all about relationships in this family!


Our six kids will be able to write letters and draw pictures to their corresponding friend in Liberia!  They will also receive pictures, updates and report cards on their new buddy!  The amount of pictures and info they sent us about each child was quite impressive for Liberia!  lol!  The letters are hand delivered by team members and so that will be fun as well to hear about their reactions :).


So not only will these six kids be able to go to school, but the blessing is a two-way one.  Our children will learn greater compassion and develop a relationship with another child on the other side of the world.  They will see first hand what is "a little bit of money" to us in the U.S. ($25), can do on the other side of the world. As adoptive parents, this is also a great way to bring two of our kid's birth countries into their lives in a positive/life changing way (you know... social workers always ask you that question!  lol!).  We are excited to see what fruit this brings that we can't even anticipate yet!


So... will you WALK WITH US? 


Click here to check out the program and pray about how many kids you will sponsor?
http://walkalongsideliberiaskids.blogspot.com/


Attached are a few of the kids whose lives our kids are investing in ... we invite you to do the same!



fatumattu and bintu (twins!)



Samuel