Children in Holt’s child sponsorship program love to thank their sponsors with letters and drawings. Here’s a letter and drawing of gratitude from a teenage girl in Thailand.
Thitikarn is a 13-year-old girl who lives in Thailand with her parents and three younger siblings. Her mother maintains a steady job as a hospital worker, while her father is employed as a contract worker. With four young children to raise, Thitikarn’s parents often face financial worries, particularly in regard to paying for their children’s school fees. But thanks to your generosity, Thitikarn now has the opportunity to continue her education!
Thitikarn wakes up at 7:30 a.m. each day and gets ready for school on her own. She attends a nearby school, where she is about to enter seventh grade. Thitikarn expresses herself openly, showing her natural confidence and desire to connect with others.
When at home, Thitikarn helps her mother cook rice, wash dishes and care for her younger siblings. She is especially close to her mom, often sharing stories about her day with her. Thitikarn eats dinner with her family at 6 p.m. and goes to bed by 10 p.m. every night.
Before the school year ended, Thitikarn wrote this letter of appreciation to her sponsor, thanking them for their support:
Dear Sponsor,
My name is Thitikarn. I’m a sixth grade student. Starting a new semester, I am very excited and happy to meet new friends. I enjoy going to school every day. During the last school holiday, I did many activities at home, such as helping my mother cook, wash the dishes and take care of my younger siblings. Last June, I did the Wai Khru ceremony [to honor my teachers] and sports competitions. Finally, I would like to thank you and your family for always supporting my education.
With all due respect,
Thitikarn
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