Words from Our Sponsored Children in Asia: 2026 Spring Edition | 亚洲助养儿童的心声：2026年春季版

Dear Uncles and Aunties, Greetings! This is Renee, a student who has received your help.

This Spring Festival was a particularly warm memory on my journey of growth. It made me more grateful and strengthened my resolve to move forward.

This Spring Festival, it was still just me, my grandparents, and me at home. Although my parents weren't here with me, we made the most of our time. Before the festival, I helped my grandma clean the house, put up Spring Festival couplets, and tidied the yard spotlessly. I even drew a family portrait and pasted it on the wall. The picture showed my grandma smiling as she cooked, my grandpa helping to add firewood to the stove, and me diligently sweeping the floor. My grandparents said the painting was even prettier than the New Year pictures we bought, which warmed my heart.

On New Year's Eve, the village's leaders came to visit us, bringing rice, flour, and oil. They also helped us put up "Fu" characters and hang lanterns. My teacher also sent me a message encouraging me: "Renee, keep up the good work in the new year! We all believe in you!" At that moment, I felt I wasn't alone; so many people cared about me. That evening, the three of us sat around a small table for our New Year's Eve dinner. Grandma made my favorite pork ribs, and Grandpa gave me a small red envelope, saying, "This is the lucky money for my granddaughter. May you be happy and healthy in the new year." Clutching the red envelope, I almost burst into tears—it wasn't just money, but also the love and expectations of my grandparents.

On the first day of the Lunar New Year, I volunteered to help Grandma wash the dishes and sweep the floor. I even taught Grandpa how to use his cell phone to send New Year's greetings to distant relatives. Watching Grandpa clumsily swipe the screen, I suddenly realized that I had grown up and should become a pillar of this family. In the afternoon, I took out my sketchbook and drew the red lanterns in the yard, Grandpa and Grandma's smiling faces, and also my dream—to study painting well, to record more heartwarming moments with my brush, and to warm others like you who helped me.

This Spring Festival, there were no lively gatherings, but there was the most sincere companionship; there were no lavish gifts, but the most precious warmth. In the new year, I must study hard. I also wish you all good health and success in your work in the new year!

亲爱得叔叔阿姨你们好！我是Renee，是接受你们帮助的学生。

今年的春节，是我在成长路上格外温暖的一段记忆，它让我更懂感恩，也更坚定了前行的方向。

今年春节，家里依旧是我和爷爷奶奶三人。虽然没有父母的陪伴，但我们把日子过得格外有滋味。节前，我跟着奶奶一起打扫屋子、贴春联，把院子也打扫得干干净净，还画了一幅“全家福”贴在墙上，画里有笑着做饭的奶奶、帮着添柴火的爷爷，还有认真扫地的我。爷爷奶奶说，这画比买的年画还好看，我听了心里暖暖的。

除夕那天，村里的帮扶干部带着米、面、油来看我们，还帮我们贴了福字、挂了灯笼。老师也发了信息鼓励我：“Renee，新的一年要继续加油，我们都看好你哦。” 那一刻，我觉得自己不是孤单的，有这么多人在关心着我。晚上，我们一家三口围在小桌旁吃年夜饭，奶奶做了我最爱吃的排骨，爷爷给我包了一个小小的红包，说：“这是给我大孙女的压岁钱，新的一年要开心健康。”我攥着红包，眼泪差点掉下来——这不仅是钱，更是家人的爱和期盼。

大年初一，我主动帮奶奶洗碗、扫地，还教爷爷用手机给远房亲戚拜年。看着爷爷笨拙地滑动屏幕，我突然觉得，自己长大了，该成为这个家的小支柱了。下午，我拿出画本，画下了院子里的红灯笼，画下了爷爷奶奶的笑脸，也画下了我心中的梦想——我要好好学画画，用画笔记录更多温暖的瞬间，也像帮助我的人一样，去温暖别人。

这个春节，没有热闹的聚会，却有最真挚的陪伴；没有丰厚的礼物，却有最珍贵的温暖。新的一年，我一定要好好学习。也祝你们在新的一年里：身体健康！工作顺利！

Hello, uncles and aunties! My name is David. I am 12 years old and in the third grade of primary school.

This year, during the New Year, I was very happy because my mother, who works away from home, came back. We all celebrated together happily and had a reunion dinner. When it was time to slaughter the New Year pig, I helped too—I carried the pork into the house for my mother and grandmother. I also helped my grandmother smoke the cured meat and assisted both my mother and grandmother with cooking. My favorite foods are potatoes and noodles, and I can cook both by myself. I also usually cook for my older sister and younger sisters.

The saddest thing for me was when my father passed away—I didn’t get to see him one last time. When I grow up, I want to join the army.

I am very grateful to the uncles and aunties who support my education. In the future, I also want to become someone who can help others.

叔叔阿姨们，你们好！我叫David，今年12岁，上小学三年级。

今年我家过年的时候，我很开心！因为在外面打工的妈妈也回来了，大家开开心心地在一起过年，吃年夜饭！在杀年猪的时候，我也帮忙了，我帮妈妈和奶奶，把猪肉端到屋里去了。我还帮助奶奶熏了腊肉，还帮忙妈妈和奶奶做饭。 我最爱吃的是土豆和面条，这两样我自己都会做。平时我还会给姐姐和妹妹们做饭吃。

我最难过的一件事情，就是爸爸去世的时候，我没有见到他最后一面。我长大以后想要去当兵。

我很感谢帮助我上学的叔叔阿姨们，我以后也想成为一个能帮助别人的人！