20 Bucks

Twenty bucks doesn't go far these days but that's not the case in other countries.  We got a letter from Daniel, the 7 yr. old Bolivian boy we are sponsoring through Compassion Intl.  Last fall we had sent a family donation of $20.  I was curious to see what that amount could mean for the family.  This past week we got a letter (we get one most every month) and a photo which I treasure as I'm sure to get those taken and developed requires some planning. The photo of Daniel and some family members also included the things that were purchased.  Anyway the family bought the following:  2 huge bags of noodles, 5 liters of cooking oil, a huge sausage, 6 lbs. of beans, a cabbage and a pair of beets plus a sweater and shirt for Daniel.   I can't help look at the photo and realize that there is no mention of toys and am struck by the excess in our country.   Having been to South America I have a special heart tug for the people there and the extreme need.  We are indeed blessed to live in this country.