Later that day, we get to meet my daughter, Felicia. I thought for sure she would have grown a foot, but she was pretty much the same height that she was last year, maybe a little bigger. She is now 15 years old and is doing very well in school. She is living with a family but they are not her real family. They treat her well and she has many friends. I think she likes her new brother.

While we were there, we noticed a young child who appeared to have skin disorder and his hair was missing. We asked about him and they said that he had eczema and he needed medicine for his head. He is miserable and scratches his hair off his head. There are a few tufts still, but . . . holy cow. I asked if he was in school yet and he has not started this year as they have no money for school or doctors. He is 4 1/2 and should have begun schooling. We decided to take him on to make sure he starts school and also to make sure that he is covered by medical insurance so that he can see a doctor.

We have been able to help many children in the community to be able to attend school. However, we have been able to sponsor a few children personally. Making sure they are attending school, medical insurance for the family, and school supplies as well.

On this day, we are able to visit Maxwell (9 years old) and Evans (15). Both brothers live with their real grandmother, but both of their parents are deceased from Aids. They are healthy and love the presents we brought them this year. Grandma calls me their "Mama in America". Having Chad meet his "brothers" was very special. Notice the heighth difference. Part of the explaination is genetics, of course. But their lack of nutrition plays a major role as well. Ahh, so good to see them again. They are good boys.