Welcome to the Orchard Compassion Blog

I am excited to finally start this project that I have wanted to begin for the past several months. Compassion International is something that my husband, Matt, and I hold very near and dear to our hearts. We have been sponsoring a wondering little girl from Brazil named Michelle for the past 2 years. She has been such a blessing to us. We have seen her grow so much in the short time that we have been sponsoring her. In fact, just this week we received the very first letter that she actually wrote herself.

Through this blog, I want to be able to share with what is going on in the lives of all the children being sponsored by the Orchard. So to start off, let me tell you a little more about Michelle.

Michelle was born on January 18, 1998. She lives in the mountainous community of Cabana do Pai Tomas e Alto Vista Alegre (try saying that 3 times fast...or even just 1.) She lives with her mother, grandmother and grandfather, and her cousin. Some of Michelle's favorite things include playing with dolls and drawing. With every letter she sends, she draws us a picture. Michelle is part of a project called Escola Infantil Pingo D'Agua where she has a chance to hear about Jesus on a regular basis.

Matt and I love to hear about and talk about Michelle. If you would ever like to read some of her letters, just ask!!

It is also my hope that through this blog, the message of Compassion will be spread to more people and that more needy children will find sponsors. If you would like more information about Compassion International, please visit their website. Or you may always talk to Matt or I. We will be happy to help you.