Changing a Future

The response to my last blog was overwhelming to say the least.  Thank you to those families and persons that showed an interest in Cindy's future.  We had many people to send emails saying they wanted to help.  We took the first 3 families that sent emails and let them sponsor Cindy for her private education this year.  We also had a guy that paid for all of her books, uniforms, inscription fee, and school supplies.  To all those that did not get the opportunity to sponsor Cindy, there will be other opportunities in the future to sponsor more children with giving them a better education.  This is going to give Cindy the chance to challenge herself and to make something of herself.  This opportunity for her could change the future for not only her, but her family as well.  If we can continue to sponsor Cindy, and if she continues to do well, she will change the course routine of work for her family.  Most public school systems here are not very good and do not challenge the students.  Most children in our area drop out of school between 4th and 6th grade.  They end up working in the fields, cleaning laundry and homes, or selling food on the side of the streets.  This school she is now being able to attend is one of the highest ranking schools in all of Guatemala.  The kids that finish this private school go onto a University and come out with some stand-up jobs that most others are not even close to being qualified to fulfill.  Thank you to those families that are able to help make a huge difference in the life of this child and her family.  I ask that you all continue to pray for Cindy.  She is 13 and in the 5th grade.  She is the only one in her class that has never had English before.  Her new school is bilingual.  She has half of each day in Spanish and the other half of each day in English.  She is a very intelligent young girl and will do well, but needs your prayers for encouragement.  I feel that if she can get through the first half of the year, she will be on track with the other students.  We will keep everyone posted on her progress through our monthly newsletter.