For the children of Uganda, Christmas is not much different than any other day, with the exception of remembering the birth of Jesus. However, for children living in poverty, looking for food is still a daily struggle and there are no Christmas trees or gifts in their homes. But you can make a difference! In addition to the special celebration, just $35 can provide that special Christmas meal for their family and some gifts like new underwear, hygiene products, and a new outfit. Your sponsored child will have a day that is different from all the others, filled with joy and celebration. Let's make this Christmas special for them! Some of our sponsors are not able to give addition funds at Christmas so please help us make sure they all, as well as those on our waiting list can be blessed.
I was recently chatting with Bumba, who was one of our earliest sponsored children and now works for us in our sponsorship program, about what his Christmas was like as a young boy, before sponsorship. Imagine waking up every day, not knowing the difference between a holiday and a regular day. This was Bumba's reality those many years ago. Despite the hardships he faced, Bumba's resilience and determination shone through. He would wake up early to collect water to bathe and search for food, sometimes settling for a mango or a raw sweet potato. With no underwear and minimal clothing, he tended to the animals barefooted, all while searching for dinner. Thanks to a caring and faithful God and generous sponsors, Bumba's life has changed for the better. Let's continue to spread joy and hope to those who need it most this holiday season.
I thought about his story of Christmas and how different it was from my childhood Christmas growing up in America. I would get up early, excited to go and look under the Christmas tree. The night before was hard to sleep thinking of the day ahead. There
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