A thirteen-year-old card

I received a friend request lately. The name is so familiar but I can't figure out who she is. I'm just glad there was a message: "Are you the Dorina May Beltran that I used to sponsor when I was 13 years old?" Wow! That was 13 years ago when I studied in a Christian school and all the students were sponsored from abroad to cover our imported school materials. She still remembered me! It reminded me as well of her photo that I still kept until now.

Later, we were able to chat via FB. Isn't it amazing!Then she started to talk about a bookmark that I made and sent to her. I knew that I sent letters, cards and photos but I can't remember specific things that I sent. She described it to me but I coudn't really remember. I coudn't even remembered if I could draw something. She's so clever of taking a photo of it and post it on FB.

13 years ago? A 13 year old card is still there! I was so touched that she still kept it and most of all she said that she always go back to it to read its message. If you look at the card, it's just a childish work of art but it matters when someone treasured it. I'm so proud of her. I can't explain the joy when someone value something that you gave even it's a tiny tiny thing. I've been keeping small gifts, hopefully, one day, I would make the gift givers proud of me of how I value their gifts.

Thanks, Jessica Amy! You're worth mentioning.

Most of all, it's a reflection also of the gifts that God has given to us. Sometimes we just forget to give value to them especially when they are just small. It's a good reminder also to treasure every gift we receive from the Lord. One day, He will smile and be proud to say that we are good stewards of all His gifts.