Trip Update

Macky had a nice trip with Odlilia and the other children that she visited. Photos of gifts that Odilia received from her sponsors are located on the Yahoo group in the Photos Section. I will post some here also and there are also photos of the trip posted in LiftOne. I can't copy those photos but maybe Mack will post some here on the blog. I am glad that the girls had a great time!

A Package

Anxiously waiting for more from Sponsor Mack but in the meantime, Debbie has emailed me to say that there is a package for Odilia that was sent by one of her sponsors (someone who also sponsors Magda) and there is a postage amount due for $11.92. So if you sent this package for Odilia and would like to pay the amount to have the package sent to Odilia, please contact Debbie. She says that the longer it sits at the post office, the greater the fee becomes. Thanks!!

Thursday, Sept. 1

Hello, sponsors of Odilia and Magda!

Soon, I will be in Antigua, Guatemala spending the day with our girls.
I've been staying at a resort in Orlando for the past week (Don't ask me why. It's complicated.).

My friend and fellow CI sponsor, Sam, came down here to "play" for a few days. We went horseback riding, took a Segway tour, and snorkeled with manatees.

Now, I'm just sitting here with a poor Internet connection, killing time. I play bingo by the pool and make tye-dye shirts. Boring. Tomorrow, I will be joining another friend at another FL resort on Captiva Island. On Sunday night, I will FINALLY fly to Central America.

Bye until then ...
Mack

News

Sponsor Mack plans to visit Odilia along with two other children the second week in Sept. This should be such an exciting trip! Odilia also received a pretty locket from Lori and today I received a letter from Odilia. I will scan and post the letter soon. It looks like the rainy season has started but hopefully we can raise funds for the completion of the roof and walls in the near future.

Odilia's Thank You Letter to Sponsors

Roof Repairs

More of Odilia's Home Repairs!

Home Repairs

This week I will post photos of the new SNG photos we have of Odilia's home repairs. They sent 10 photos in all. Her dad constructed walls and made a cement floor to replace the dirt floor. Odilia looks very happy in the photos. Thank you sponsors for making a difference!

Odilia's Living Conditions

Hi, this past week we receive photos of Odilia's home and are discussing whether or not we can help to bring additional home improvements in the future. Her living conditions are in very poor condition.

Odilia's SNG Letter

This is Odilia's SNG letter, front and back.

Funds for the Roof Have Been Raised!

This week the last donation to complete funds needed for Odilia's roof repairs was made! A big thanks to everyone who contributed to both fundraisers. Hopefully construction can begin soon.


God bless!

Odilia with SNG Gifts :)

Hi everyone, Odilia's photos of the partial SNG have arrived! These are the
photos of a double metal bed/mattress, her bookbag, blouse and other personal
items. She looks happy with the gifts and she writes:

Querido Padrino,

I send you warm greeting. My wish (is) this letter finds you well along with
your family. Thank God, I am in good health as well as my family. Thank you very
much for the special gift that you sent to me. I got 1 metal bed, 1 backpack, 1
blouse and 2 bras. Each item will be so useful for me. I will be sleeping better
and comfortable. I am so grateful with you. Thank you very much for your gift.
May God bless you today, tomorrow, and always. May God bless you. I say good-bye
to you with kisses and hugs. With so much love,

Odilia

I will post them in the album and later to her blog. I will post her letter to
the album tomorrow. Hopefully the rest of the funds for the roof will come this
week!

Odilia and Her Family

Odilia with DP

These photos of are Odilia with her introductory package from her sponsors.