This is the 13th letter I received from Judith. You can see this one has highlighted ~ this is a good indication that I've shared this letter during past presentations. If you read the letter below, I think you'll understand why I chose to share it with others.
I am very glad to write to you this letter hoping that you are fine through the name of Jesus Christ. When I get word that you sent for me shillings, I was very delighted and I praised God and thanked very much. I rejoiced and prayed God to be your light wherever you are. You sent me shs 693075 and my parents told me to buy three chickens. I bought and with the balance that remained I decided to buy my family half sack of beans because they wanted to plant maize. I remained with ksh20 which went to give thanks to God because He is my creator. He guides me everywhere I go so I was supposed to give him those shs 20 so that I may please Him. I and my family we were very happy. And I pray may the light of God shine on you where you are.
Your daughter, Judith Wanga
I love the drawing of the three chickens! I don't remember the timing of when God began nudging me to do more, but I wouldn't be surprised if this letter didn't play an important role in my becoming an advocate. I do remember realizing that such small offerings on my part were making such a big impact on this girl's life. I remember being overwhelmed by her unselfishiness ~ asking her parents what the family needed when extra money was sent. As a teenager I would never have done that. I probably would have complained that there still wasnt' enough money to buy what I really wanted. And once again, this girl living in poverty in Kenya, tithed from the financial gift I sent her.
Did you catch how she ended her letter? This was the first and only time she signed a letter that way.
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Teena · 688 weeks ago
You have probably shared this before.... but where in Kenya is she? Maurine the LDP we are in contact with is in Nairobi and she tells me she visits the projects.
Much love