a little boy named Leon

For a while I have been thinking about sponsoring a child in need from another part of the world. My sister has sponsored children through World Vision International for several years. I've thought about it now and then but never taken the time to actually do it. Tonight, I took the time. I went to the World Vision International website and started flipping through the photos of children from all across the world who are in need. It was actually quite a humbling experience to see all those helpless little faces who have never known anything but a life of need. I felt quite guilty for all the many blessings I take for granted on a daily basis. As I was flipping through the photos (wishing I could afford to sponsor ALL of them) I came across a photo of an adorable little boy named Leon. As I read through Leon's information, my heart was touched to realize that he has things in common with my three favorite kids in the world: James, Austin, and Adreana. Leon was born on November 7 (same as James) in 2003 (same as Adreana) and his favorite activity is singing (something that James, Austin, and Adreana ALL enjoy). Leon lives in Zimbabwe with his grandmother and two brothers. His grandmother struggles to provide for them and they live in a very poor community that is greatly affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. I am so thankful for the opportunity to do something (as small as it may be) to hopefully make a difference in the lives of this little boy and his family so very far away. May God bless all of you and especially a little boy named Leon.