Spreading Joy

Opening letters and pictures from sponsors

Rick and I walked to the BSF offices this morning to meet with more of the college-age Mitrata kids. I have noticed that I feel inexplicably lucky and joyful when we interview the children. Today, I realized the reason for that: the Mitrata children are overflowing with happiness and gratitude toward their sponsors. Rick and I both agreed that being in the same room with them brings joy to our hearts. I can only hope that the sponsors feel the same when looking at the pictures and viewing the videos.  

Jim with some of the older Mitrata children and BSF staff

This afternoon, while Rick and Leena did some more shopping, I rented a motorcycle and rode with several of the older boys and Aleesh to the top of a mountain at the edge of the Kathmandu Valley to visit the Jamchen Vijaya Stupa. The ride up and down the mountain was a bit challenging for me but a snap for these boys. And the view at the top: nothing short of spectacular.

— Jim Craig, Board President

This amazing view that was just a motorcycle ride away!