Y'know how I'm a bad mama?
Well not any more I'm not! I'm all over this letter writing business. Watch me not neglecting my Sponsor babies emotionally like some sort of non-neglecting maniac. Honestly, I should go pro at this!
That's right, people. I've finally gotten my act together and I'm writing my Compassion babies some very overdue letters. I stopped by the newsagency and got some Aussie postcards and stickers with Australian wildlife, which I posed with in the bathroom at work, just because I love you guys that much!
How much do I love you guys?
Enough to risk getting caught by a co-worker taking this photo of myself in the ladies.
Presents are bought, which means there's just one more thing I need.
Love.
I plan on packing these letters with so much love that the translators will drop what they're doing and start going at it right at their desks. I kid. But really, these letters are going to be the most lovely and uplifting thing you can imagine.
Who'd like to help?
If you want to help me make up for being such a crappy Sponsor Mama, then leave a comment to each of my sponsor bubs and I'll include it in their letter. Write something encouraging, ask a question or apologise on my behalf for not writing sooner.
And, of course, I'll post their replies here.
So who are you writing to exactly? Let me introduce you to my kids..
Jerrylyn is 9 years old, lives in the Philippines and likes playing with her friends. She's also an academic superstar and a talented artist, as you can see from the Christmas note she sent me...
You keep holding back that "awww". Let's see how long you can stand it.
Timothy is 5, lives in Uganda and, judging by his photo, is a straight up gangsta! So don't mess with him or he'll shiv you.
As I mentioned, I kinda, sorta lost my sponsor bubba's photos and info, but I called today for replacements and you can bet this proud mama is going to be posting them right here as soon as they arrive.
In the meantime, get commenting! Oh, and be sure to include your name and where you're from, so Jerrylyn and Timothy will know who is writing to them.
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Dear Jerrylyn;
ReplyDeleteKumusta Ka?
Your Sponsor Mama and I are friends. She talks about you a lot and is always so proud when she's telling me about how you are doing so well at school and how happy your letters make her!
I hope you will continue to go to school and study hard! Do continue sending Mel letters- it makes her very happy, even though she's a little slow at replying!
Be well,
Risha.
Dear Timothy,
How are you?
Can I call you Tim? Mel talks about you a lot and is always telling us about your letters!
What are you hoping to be when you are older? What are you favourite subjects in school?
You make Mel very proud and happy! I hope you continue to write to her!
Be well!
Risha
Hi Jerrylyn,
ReplyDeleteMel showed us the letter you wrote for Christmas. The pictures are beautiful. You must like art, hey? I know Mel loves getting your letters! I hope she writes you back more often! I'm her friend from Canada.
Kris
Hello Timothy,
I am a friend of Mel's from Canada. You have the same name as my Dad. I think it's an excellent name! I hope you like the postcard Mel is sending you!
Kris
I would speak to Jerrylyn on our own language so she can really understand it Mel. Hope you don't mind...
ReplyDeleteDear Jerrylyn,
Kamusta? Nalaman kong isa ka sa mga mapapalad na bata na tinutulungan ni Ms. Mel Cotton. Pilipino din ako kaya masaya ako para sayo. Nais ko lamang batiin ka at sabihing napakabuti ng Diyos at mayroong mga taong katulad niya na tumutulong sa mga kapos-palad. Sana mag-aral ka ng mabuti upang hindi masayang ang lahat ng tulong niya. Alam kong mabuti kang bata. Lalo ka pa sanang magpunyagi para sa iyong mga magulang. Huwag ka sanang magtampo kung hindi nakaka sulat sayo si Ms. Mel. Mahal ka niya kaya hiningi niya ang aming tulong para maging mas masaya ang pagbabasa ng iyong sulat.
Ate Michelle
Dear Timothy,
Hi kiddo! How are you? Hope you are fine as well as your family. Study well and be a good kid so Ms. Mel would be happy okay? I am a friend of Ms. Mel Cotton through internet.
Michelle
Rish, Kris, Mish - Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!! I can't wait to pass these on to Jerrylyn and Timmy. They're gonna love reading these messages almost as much as I am!
ReplyDeleteAw, everybody wrote beautiful things!
ReplyDeleteDear Jerrylyn:
I am friends with Ms. Mel and I am very proud to say so. You see, she is a very generous young woman who loves you so much she is always talking about you. Also, she showed me your picture and I have to say you are a beautiful little girl! She also mentioned that you are a great student, so keep it up with the good work! Congratulations for being such a wonderful child :)
Antonella
Dear Timothy:
I am a friend of Ms. Mel from Argentina.
She told us she loves you and she is happy to be sponsoring you as you seem to be such a special boy.
Which is your favourite animal? would you draw a picture of it for Ms. Mel? I am sure she would love that!
Antonella
Thank you for the comment. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I can't express how sweet I think it is that you're writing these children and getting people to write them back. I'm at work and can't be on here long, otherwise I'd write those babies, too!
Kerrilyn,
ReplyDeleteI know your mama Mel from the internet. We live on different continents! I want you to know that she cares very much about you. When you get older, you will be able to make friends with people from other continents over the internet, too! But make sure to have only cool friends. Like me or your mama.
PS Your striped butterfly looks like a yummy candy. If you made a candy that looked like that butterfly, I would totally eat it!
Sincerely, Benny
Dear Timothy,
Your mama has taken a long time to respond to you, but trust me, she still cares about you very much. I am your mama's friend from America. We know each other through the internet. The internet is a bunch of cables and electrons that connect the entire world. Isn't that crazy? Do you have the internet where you live? If you don't, you will soon!
Your mama told me that you look really cool in your picture. It is always good to look cool in pictures, so keep on doing it!
Sincerely, Benny
Dear Jerrylyn,
ReplyDeleteHello! I am Mel's friend from Canada. You wrote a beautiful letter to her and she is lucky to know such a lovely littler girl! You are a wonderful artist as well! Keep up the good work princess!
Love Brandi from Canada
Dear Timothy,
Hi there little guy! Mel told me all about you and I wanted to write to say hello! I live in Canada which is very far away from Uganda! Mel is a great girl and I know she is very happy to be your sponsor!
Do you play any sports??
Love Brandi from Canada
I'm feeling pretty good that I convinced you to confront this dilemma and I am proud to see that you've stepped it up as a baby mama.
ReplyDeleteGO MEL!