Last year we introduced you to Sandhya, a beautiful girl we sponsor in India living in the Sanctuary Home. The co-founder, Amanda, recently visited SH with a group and emailed us an update on her. We’ve Americanized her name and call her Sandy at our house, which is probably not the best idea, but it’s easier. We were thrilled to hear such a wonderful update and see her picture. She has grown so much since her intake photo. Here’s what we learned:
Amanda wrote: “She is so tall! She is one of the older girls, and I would say she is a leader among them. She was helpful and friendly, and she asked about you.
“Sandhya said she likes studying science, and her favorite thing to eat is apples. She is thirteen years old and in 6th grade. Her best friend is Chamondeswari. She wants to be a policewoman when she grows up. We asked her what makes her happy, and she said she likes studying. We asked what makes her sad, and she said school holidays – because she really likes to go to school.”
That update made my heart swell, and I’m thrilled we get to play a small part in her life – even if we’re far away.
Anyone have any ideas on things to send when we write her? I send pictures and stickers, but now that she’s older I’m stumped on what she might like to receive (it has to be flat and fit in a manila envelope). Would love any ideas you might have.
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