This Christmas...

...consider doing something different.  A friend of mine posted this video on her facebook wall recently, and I couldn't help but share it on my blog.  I encourage you to take the two and a half minutes to watch it.  It helps to put things into perspective.



There are nine students at TLC Barefoot School that do not have sponsors yet.  I would be willing to bet that the amount of money most families spend on Christmas gifts this year will be more than enough to sponsor a child's school tuition for the year.

Two of the nine students in need of sponsors are in my Kindergarten class.

Clavens Alcine is 6 years old.  He has been through a lot of hardship in his short life, but he is an extremely happy and playful child.  Recently, his father passed away.  He takes a lot of pride in doing a good job in my class, and he is very eager to learn!

Danielson Jean is an incredibly intelligent little boy.  He is very bright and learns new things quickly.  He is always smiling and excited to do things by himself.  When I ask questions, his hand is always one of the first to go up.

To sponsor one of these children in full is $525 for the entire school year.  It can be paid in one sum, two payments, or monthly payments.  If you cannot afford a full sponsorship, you might want to consider a co-sponsorship for $263.  A sponsorship provides a child with two uniforms, one pair of shoes, underwear, socks, hygiene items, two meals a day, and a quality education.

If you are interested in sponsoring Clavens, Danielson, or any of the other students in need, please check the school website for more information!