The Children are so Thankful!
We asked some of the children what they’re thankful for this year!
“O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.” Psalms 107:1
MATEO
Age 5, Honduras
What am I thankful for?
My house parents. My sister and brother that are here with me. For the animals we have (chickens and bunnies).
Who am I thankful for?
Grandma Lisa, because she brought food for the cottage.
How has God answered my prayers this year?
He gave me good food here, and I’m in school now!
MEGHAN
Age 18, Tampa
What am I thankful for?
My salvation, Hope Children’s Home, and food!
Who am I thankful for?
My family, because they never stop loving me, caring for me, and encouraging me.
How has God answered my prayers this year?
I finally built a friendship and a real relationship with my mom.
APOLLO
Age 14, New Mexico
What am I thankful for?
Family, a nice place to stay, and clothes.
Who am I thankful for?
My grandma, because she is going to adopt me.
How has God answered my prayers this year?
I prayed to make a new friend at school, and I did.
DESTINY
Age 18, Tampa
What am I thankful for?
My grandpa and my friends.
Who am I thankful for?
Miss Belen (my cottage parent) because through every hard situation/decision I’ve had to make, she’s very encouraging and is always pushing me to be a better version of myself.
How has God answered my prayers this year?
For our volleyball games that we could win most of them, and we were 17-3 and season champs!
BELEN
Age 11, Honduras
What am I thankful for?
For the Lord who gave me a roof over my head and food. My parents.
Who am I thankful for?
For Tia Diana (cottage parent) who makes us food and takes care of us
How has God answered my prayers this year?
That I would improve in school this year.
From last week in case you missed it.
ESCARLETH
Age 13, Honduras
What am I thankful for?
Food. I love to eat! School and the new friends I will make. The clothes that I have.
Who am I thankful for?
My houseparents, because they take care of me and give me what I need.
How has God answered my prayers this year?
For my siblings to be safe and that my little sister is able to be here at Hope with me.
ABBY
Age 10, Tampa
What am I thankful for?
I’m thankful to be at Hope because if I wasn’t here I wouldn’t be the way I am now. I’m thankful for my siblings. I’m thankful for my teacher because I wouldn’t be smart without her.
Who am I thankful for?
Miss Hannah (staff member) because she was here from day one until now.
How has God answered my prayers this year?
I prayed for my friends to get saved at junior camp and they did.
JONIVEN
Age 14, New Mexico
What am I thankful for?
Being with my sister, a safe home, and friends
Who am I thankful for?
My mother
How has God answered my prayers this year?
Because I was new, I prayed to see someone that I know and my old foster parent came to visit me at Hope.
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Want to provide for some of the children’s needs?
Visit our Immediate Needs Page or Christmas Page to see the needs for each location.