In the upper left-hand corner of the hand-written letter to Kelly in the states, Carren reminded Kelly:

If ever you would miss us here, just gaze up to the sky and remember me. We’re just under the same sky. We could never be to far.

I (heart) you.

The rest of the letter follows:

Dear Tito,

How is your life going on there? Hope you are fine. I’ve learned a lot from my school and my experience.

In Bible School? Hmmm. I’d never stop learning the word of God.

Some of the text is missing due to copier problems so here is the gist of this letter: Apparently Carren was singing a song in the front of the class but suddenly forgot the tune because she was so tense. She says, though, “I do it for God,” and stuck it out. “I didn’t feel sorry for myself. Many of my classmates said I have a good fighting spirit. Because it may be if they are in my situation, they won’t  wait until the song is over and they would back out. But me, I stand and sing until it was done.”  She tells Tito (Kelly) that she misses his instruction but that Tita (Bellie) can give her some. She finishes with “Take care, Tito, and God bless you. Love and Prayer, Caren.”

In another letter, Caren (who sometimes spells her name Carren), thanks Kelly for finding a sponsor:

Hi Tito,

Hi Tito, how are you there? Tito, last week we went to drama with the other kids. All of us really like the plac. And we know you like it too, when you first saw it.

You know Tito I’m so very happy not just in the past few days but everyday because of my sponsor. And I’m so happy that God heard and answered my prayer. This day, Tito, for me God gave me a big opportunity so that I can continue my studies in college.

Please visit AgapeOutreachMinistry.com and consider sponsoring a child for $20.00 a month. 100% of the monthly money received goes to the child. Please consider sponsoring Kelly and Bellie, too. Giving an extra $5 or $10 helps with their household expenses there in the Philippines and their LARGE family of 9 children that have come under their personal care. God bless you.

 

When Kelly comes to the US to raise money for his Philippine ministry, he misses his “kids” very much. And they miss him. “Tito” means father, or provider and is used routinely by the kids in defining Kelly (who. along with Bellie, provides for them by providing sponsors as well as love and spiritual guidance when he is with them). There is a charm and innocense that comes through these handwritten letters that Kelly received. In order for you to experience that as you read these, I have deliberately left the spelling uncorrected. Imagine a kid sitting at a desk, with his or her tongue out, straining to the right, meticulously writing the letter. I think you’ll have the right picture.

Hello Papa Kelly. This is Angelyn. Be happy and take care…

Dear Tito Kelly,

First of all I will greet you a Hi and Hello. Thank you so much for your love to all kids and thank you for give us a good sponsor. I miss you so much and I love you so much. Tito, let me tell you, don’t be shy to the Lord. Always remember that he is your Redeemer and Sevior. Always tell the Lord what is your probiem because he will answere your prayer if you call him, he will listen you. God Bless you all the time.

Your kid,

Angelie

Sponsor a child for $20.00 a month. Go to AgapeOutreachMinistry.com now.

I have just gotten word that Kelly is releasing for the website (particularly this blog), letters he has received from the children he and his wife are impacting in the Philippines. I will be posting them in the next few weeks so keep an eye on this category, Letters from the Children.

Blessings to you!

Be sure to visit the website, AgapeOutreachMinistry.com.