On April 2,  Suzanne and I sent you a newsletter containing the statistics for the sponsorship program. Included in that newsletter was a description by Qudsia of two sisters, Morsal and Freshta who were recently chosen to be sponsored. I'm including  what she wrote for those who were added to the newsletter list after April 2. For the rest, I know you'll want to see the photo I received from Qudsia yesterday.

From Qudsia;

     "There are four children in the family, an eight year old boy and a twelve year old girl who are both paralyzed. They can not walk or sit up.

     Morsal is thirteen years old, in the sixth grade and is ranked sixth in her class academically. Morsal said in 6 years she carries her books in a plastic bag she never had a school bag and she cannot buy notebooks for her to write on paper and she also don't have books she borrow books from her friends. She likes drawing and reading storybooks and she wants to become a teacher or doctor in the future.

     Freshta is 9 years old. Freshta is in grade second and her position is third in the class. She is very cute and a cheerful kid. When I asked her what is your wish she looked at me and after few second she said I wish I had crayons and coloring pencils because all my friends have these thing I don't have I have to request my friends to give me. Freshta's wish really brought tears in my eyes because these kids don't have access in very small things. Freshta like her sister Morsal faces lots problems. She said she doesn't have uniform and stationery. Freshta loves cooking and drawing and when I asked what you want to be in the future she said; I want to be a principal of a school."

Below is a photo of Freshta and Morsal I received yesterday from Qudsia. Often it takes so little!!! Just time and a few dollars.

The supplies on the floor came from our most recent Denton shipment. The backpacks were purchased in Kabul.  The next packing party will be on September 22. My porch is open and will remain open until I run out of room. Warm clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, school supplies, and shoes are the most sought after items. The greatest rewards in life come from the impact we have on the lives of others.  (It took me too long to learn this). Budd