Meeting Sponsor Children Is Always A Great Experience

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One of the greatest moments is watching sponsors meet their sponsor kids and today was all about that. Angie, Melissa, Robin, Anne, Patricia, Shaun and Becky all met their kids today and we all had a blast with the great moments that happened.(That’s me and Angie’s sponsor child, Sangita, in the picture above.)

We took the kiddos over to Science City (think Mad Max for kids and parts of the Water World set that never made it in the movie) where we got to see Everest in a REALLY old IMAX theater. The only problem was the film looked really cold and yet… it was still 120 DEGREES OUTSIDE!!!

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After the IMAX we went over to the 3D Science Show which I just couldn’t resist trying to fit in. (See Exhibit A below) I mean… this show had 3D glasses AND animals flying at your face!! Pete and Keely took pictures and made funny videos through out the day.

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So… here’s the deal. It’s one thing to sponsor a child and write letters back and forth. But when you get the chance to meet your child!!!(Exhibit B below – Me and my sponsor child Verelyn from Peru) Wow!!! The letters come to life and you see your sponsorship dollar come to life!!

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I love watching people meet their kids for the first time. I know those feelings and how you remember every moment.

If you can afford to go on a sponsor tour to meet your child or if you can go visit them on your own, then I would highly recommend you going for it. It’s an experience you will never forget.

But first… if you haven’t already… go sponsor a little one. You won’t regret it!

Please note: I reserve the right to delete comments that are offensive or off-topic.

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/jennyhope jennyhope

    Happy Birthday! I think the ride on a string should be the picture that is on the LPM blog to show the real deal!! =)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/sharonmeekins sharonmeekins

    Happy Birthday, Spence!! :-)

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/Teri_S Teri_S

    Happy Birthday! I'm just an old lady that frequents Beth, Amanda, and Melissa's blog….and if you are a friend and approved by the Siestas' then have a Blessed Birthday.
    On the serious side, I think you guys are doing a wonderful thing. I wish I were there.
    Praying for you guys,
    Teri

  • http://www.intensedebate.com/people/Mmariaps37 Mmariaps37

    Spence, what are you doing to our Siesta Melissa? Dont make us come over there. You mess with one siesta you mess with all 5,000. :) Happy Birthday Miesta…ask Melissa what all this 'iesta' means..hahaha

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/fthhopluv fthhopluv

    A little birdy told me (named Melissa) told me that today is the anniversary of your birth. I hope you have a great day. God bless.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/SpenceSmith SpenceSmith

      hey ladies!!!! thank you so much for the birthday wishes and for reading my blog. Melissa is an awesome woman and i\\'m so thankful she is hear and that LPM is so supportive of this trip. Thanks for coming over to wish me a happy birthday. I hope you all have a great weekend… time for us to head home!

  • http://intensedebate.com/people/MaureenTA MaureenTA

    That is such a great picture of you two! What a cutie she is :)

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    LMAO, that thing is so funny. I need to share it.

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    Sponsoring a children is an example of good deeds. We can help a children to have a good future.