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Additionally, how should I refer to myself? I know I am not his sponsor, so if anyone could tell me how they address their correspondence children or any suggestions, I appreciate it!
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I usually introduce myself as their new "correspondent" (I leave off the word "sponsor" to avoid confusion) and depending on the child's age, sometimes explain "You have two sponsors who really love you. One who pays the support and one who writes to you. I am the one who writes to you. "
After that first paragraph I usually refer to myself as their "Friend", "Friend from Canada" or "Sister in Christ" (if I know they are Christian)
Hope that helps!
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Did hw have previous sponsors/correspondents? Thank you for your assistance!
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I just sent you and email with this information. :)
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Also, I have not received any of the welcome packets for any of my correspondence children. Can you please check into this?
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I just received a new correspondence child, Ivan from Uganda. Can you please send me any information you have about him; past sponsorship and any jpegs if pictures on file?
Thank you so much!
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I received a new sponsor child, Allan from Guatemala. Can you send me any previous photos and information you have on him?
Also, should I be getting packets for these children, like I did with my child Nathalia? I have not received any. Even with my mail forwarding, they have not arrived. I get scans of all my mail daily and have not seen them from USPS. If I could get them resent, I would appreciate it!
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Thanks so much! Looking forward to getting to know this sweet girl!
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Would you mind sending me Lenta's new photo jpeg? I see she has a new picture!
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I am so sorry for the error in our information on this child! I have sent an inquiry to our staff to correct this! :)
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Sarah, Official Rep
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Thank you so much! As always thank you for the wonderful support!
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Shannon Massey, Employee
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I just emailed this over to you! :)
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Shannon Massey, Employee
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I just emailed this over to you! :)
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Shannon Massey, Employee
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I just emailed this over to you! :)
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As Sarah mentioned, you will see a new child show up on your online account. However, if you do not notice this, you will also receive a welcome packet about two weeks later. This packet will have information on your child as well as some guidelines and suggestions for writing. :)
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There are lots of kiddos who need correspondents, but also many correspondents waiting for children too. There is a wait list because we have a lot of correspondents who want multiple children also, and it helps us make things fair. Also, the more specific your request, the harder it is to find a child that fits that request, therefore a longer wait time. With that said, we could always use another devoted writer to bless these children.
I have added your request to the correspondent wait list, as requested. :)
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Your sweet boy, Rio began with Compassion in October 2016. Since then he has had two previous sponsors and one previous correspondent. Sadly, he has never received a gift and has only ever received one letter. I am sure he will will feel so blessed to begin receiving letters from you! :)
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