Comments on: 5 myths about letter-writing busted! http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/ Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:17:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Jacqueline Castiblanco Suarez http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-4038 Jacqueline Castiblanco Suarez Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:27:39 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-4038 I have had the experience of having been sponsored by CFCA years ago, so I can tell you that letters sent godparents are often a blessing for children, youth and grandparents sponsored. Now is the chance to feel even more that love they receive from their sponsors.
And quiet than a single sentence says a lot more than you imagine, as a “hello hope you are well” I want to know how are you? “Happy Birthday”.
describe what the feeling you get after a saliudo of these is indescribable, but that if the spontaneous smiles or tears of happiness speak for themselves.
Encourage sponsors, write to their godchildren.
I’m sorry if some words are not clear, do not speak English

]]> By: Jacqueline Castiblanco Suarez http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-4037 Jacqueline Castiblanco Suarez Mon, 03 Jun 2013 19:13:14 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-4037 Miren yo tengo la experiencia de haber sido apadrinada, y quiero decirle a los padrinos, que no importa que tan cortas sean sus palabras, lo más importante es que escriban desde lo profundo de su corazón. Pues en ocasiones frases como:
-Hola como estas, solo quería que supieras que te quiero mucho y eres muy especial para mí.
Una tarjeta que dice -feliz cumpleaños.
-Espero que todo marche bien, continua luchando día a día con lo que quieres.
Es grandioso.El recibir cartas de parte de los padrinos para muchos es una bendición y más que eso un privilegio.
En este momento solo se me ocurren estas frases, pero si quiero decirles que hay muchas cosas por decir. Que la obra que hacen ustedes padrinos por medio de CFCA apadrinando a un niño es maravillosa, pero la cartas son un granito más de Esperanza para esos niños, niñas, jóvenes, abuelos y familias apadrinadas.
Ojala continúen escribiendo a sus ahijados, y si aun no lo han hecho de sen esa oportunidad a ustedes mismos.

]]> By: Veronica http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3488 Veronica Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:28:38 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3488 It’s wonderful to hear from you, Ellen!

I’m glad to hear that writing has gotten easier for you over time. I know other sponsors will be encouraged by your advice.

Good luck on your next trip to India! I’ll be with you in spirit!

- Veronica

]]> By: Ellen Raspitha http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3487 Ellen Raspitha Wed, 17 Oct 2012 18:15:01 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3487 Hi, Veronica,

Good to see you again!
I really like the eLetter feature. It certainly facilitates contact and communication. I was one of the sponsors who didn’t write prior to my Mission Awareness Trip to India last January. Of course, having met my sponsored child, as well as other sponsors, writing is much easier. I tend to regret the missed years and understand fully how difficult it may seem to get started. I never imagined I’d ever visit India even once but now look forward to returning to the children and their projects in January 2014.
Take care!
Ellen

]]> By: Veronica http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3486 Veronica Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:47:26 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3486 Thanks for your comment, Marsha!

Mission awareness trips are such an amazing opportunity. I went on a mission awareness trip to India in January, and it changed my life.

I’m so glad you can visit your friend next February. Have fun on your trip!

ñ Veronica

]]> By: Marsha L Murphy http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3485 Marsha L Murphy Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:12:01 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3485 This is neat to see this Am since I just sent an eletter to my sponsored friend Maria last night. She lives in Guatemala. It is a neat way to be able to communicate and I think it gets there faster. But I love to write letters also and recieve them from my friend. I am anxious to recievemy next letter from Maria – She loves to draw pictures and is very good at drawing. Maria is 16 and we started with her when she was 7 – I am so happy to be a part of the program. I plan on going to Guatemala in Feb 2013 and I will get to see Maria again I know that sponsored children love to recieve pictures of yourself and family members, and hear about your life and your job and even your weather. And I know they like to knwo that we pray for her and her family. CFCA is awesome.

]]> By: Veronica http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3484 Veronica Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:09:50 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3484 Rebecca,

I know exactly what you mean! In February, I sent a Valentine’s Day card to my sponsored aging friend, Silveria. Later, I received a letter from her grandson. He told me she carried the Valentine’s card in her pocket and took it everywhere she went.

Writing a letter is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your sponsored friend.

Thanks for your comment!

– Veronica

]]> By: Rebecca http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3483 Rebecca Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:55:48 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3483 My family and I have sponsored children in the Philippines for the past 12 years. Some years we wrote more letters than others. This past January, I was finally able to go to the Philippines on a Mission Awareness trip. It was then that I realized how important these letters really are! They are cherished and read over and over by our family. I have been so much better since I have been back to write even more. The most important thing to remember is how important it is to write. If you have children, have them write letters, too. They do not need to be long – but it is a wonderful way to get to know your sponsored friends!

]]> By: Veronica http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3482 Veronica Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:44:33 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3482 Margaret,

These are fantastic ideas! Thanks for your comment and suggestions!

- Veronica

]]> By: Margaret http://blog.cfcausa.org/2012/09/26/5-myths-about-letter-writing-busted/#comment-3481 Margaret Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:12:24 +0000 http://blog.cfcausa.org/?p=11795#comment-3481 Veronica — I seem to have the opposite problem. I always have too much to say, and I am constantly telling myself to write shorter letters more often. Here is something I like to do, and maybe it will help someone with letter-writer’s block. I watch the local newspaper & clip photos of things that are happening in my area. Then I use the event as the subject of my letter. Some examples: I live in Western New York and I sponsor a child in Guatemala. One year I clipped photos of a big snowstorm and then wrote captions for the photos, describing what people were doing and giving simple explanations of what snowplows or snowblowers were designed to do. Recently, I sent photos of Nik Wallenda’s highwire walk over Niagara Falls and included captions. Whatever you write about, remember that someone has to translate your letter. Try to write several short, simple sentences rather than one long one. I have also taken advantage of the new e-letter feature. It’s a great way to let someone know you are thinking of them, as I did when learning of a volcanic eruption in the area where my child lives. Also, there is a word limit, so it helps someone like me who tends to say too much.

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