Great Mail Day!!

I know I am a bit late in posting, but have received 5 letters from my beautiful girls from the Philippines last week. Irish, Jessalen, Joyselle, Maria and Lorelyn.

I am so amazed how well they write, although English is not their first language. I was so busy over the weekend replying to their letters. I have written to all and have mailed photos to Lorelyn and Irish directly to CI as I have included a couple of family photos.

I am just waiting until the best airfares are coming out as I have made up my mind visiting either the Philippines (April or May) or Colombia. Hubby always says "Whatever" but I mean it that this time I will book the flight, either he is coming with me or not. I know it sounds cruel.

Letters!!

Today I have received the introductory letters of my two new Filippino girls, Irish Mae and Lorelyn.

I am very impressed by the letter of Irish Mae and she wrote in perfect English. She and her mom are welcoming me into the family, she will be in grade 5 in June and likes the colour pink.

Lorelyn will be in grade 3 and lives with her mom and two siblings. In her bio she has a 14 year old sister. Maybe she has an older sibling or a little baby brother or sister. I will ask her in my next letter. Also, she is walking to school as it is not far. Her letter was short, but sweet.

I also received a reply to my January letter from Karol (Colombia. I am just so impressed by this 6 year old. She writes very good letters, her handwriting is very neat and she tells me that she is so happy for having a "madrina". A reply is on the way to her as well.

Meet Irish Mae from the Philippines

A while ago I have asekd CI if they have any Filippino girls available for sponsorship which are of mixed parentage. Well, you cannot ask them for this specific need.

I was browsing again the website and came along this very beautiful girl from the Philippines. I have seen her before a couple of years ago and her look is very unique. At that time I couldn't sponsor her but saved her photo. And she came up and I really can't afford another sponsorship so decided if Irish Mae would still be there on the website on Monday I will sponsor her. And so I did. Therefore I need to make a bit more of a sacrifice. The CI website is so dangerous. You all guys know what I mean. You were only just browsing and a cute little face pops up which is very hard to resist.

So I have checked last night my account and she was there. all her photos are going back to 2004. Well, Irish Mae is indeed of mixed parentage (her surname is very common)and she is 10 years old and lives with her single mum, no siblings. They have electricity, water and a toilet in their home.

I have written my first letter to her already and can't wait to get to know her. so, I must really stay away from CI, otherwise I end up with more kids, especially the Filippino and Colombian girls as they are so adoreable.