Note: This was released on June 2003 in the Childwire e-newsletter of the Christian Children's Fund or CCF
A Sponsored Father's Day
With father's day approaching, and students graduating, I want to tell you the success story of a child spurred by the generosity and assistance of a "father."
The late John Peterson and his wife Holly have been known as Mom Holly and Dad John to their Philippine CCF-sponsored child Alfred T. Allaga. Alfred's gratitude to CCF and the Petersons' is obvious. "Through the education and training I received from CCF, I can proudly say that I know how to distinguish right from wrong, and I know how to assert my rights. Thank you so much for your greatness and to my loving sponsor, Dad John Peterson and wife, Mom Holly. His selfless endeavor has really made a better me," said Alfred.
John Peterson, author of the beloved children's series, "The Littles," and his wife, Holly, sponsored Alfred from 1987-1997
through Christian C
hildren's Fund. The Petersons' adored children, having four of their own, grandchildren, great grandchildren, one sponsored child and millions of young adoring fans.
Mrs. Peterson recalls, "My husband was a paratrooper in World War II in the Philippines where he was moved by the severe poverty in that country and wanted to do something for the children." The Petersons' decided to sponsor a child from the Philippines through CCF. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was excited about her father's idea of sponsoring.
In addition to writing children's stories, the Petersons' enjoyed corresponding with Alfred. Alfred would report his grades in school as well as describe his volunteer work. "At first Alfred called us Sir John and Maam Holly. I wrote and told him I have all my children's pictures on the side board in the dining room and that his photo was there too," said Mrs. Peterson, "He called us Dad John and Mom Holly after that." He then sent us another photo signed, "Your Son, Alfred," said Mrs. Peterson.
Alfred received a college degree from a university in the Philippines and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. After several years as a professional English teacher and inspired by the kindness bestowed upon him, Alfred now works as a Child Development Facilitator of a CCF Program in the city of Davao. "I usually give counseling services to my dear CCF children and I also facilitate meaningful communication with their sponsors," said Alfred.
Now married, Alfred said, "My wife is also a former CCF child. We have one child, Alfrancis John (named after my great American father) and another upcoming child this June 2003." The Petersons' were delighted in the naming of the baby, "My husband was so thrilled when they named the baby John after him," said Mrs. Peterson.
A tribute to the effort of a father, the achievement of a child and the power of sponsorship.A Sponsored Father's Day
With father's day approaching, and students graduating, I want to tell you the success story of a child spurred by the generosity and assistance of a "father."
The late John Peterson and his wife Holly have been known as Mom Holly and Dad John to their Philippine CCF-sponsored child Alfred T. Allaga. Alfred's gratitude to CCF and the Petersons' is obvious. "Through the education and training I received from CCF, I can proudly say that I know how to distinguish right from wrong, and I know how to assert my rights. Thank you so much for your greatness and to my loving sponsor, Dad John Peterson and wife, Mom Holly. His selfless endeavor has really made a better me," said Alfred.
John Peterson, author of the beloved children's series, "The Littles," and his wife, Holly, sponsored Alfred from 1987-1997 through Christian Children's Fund. The Petersons' adored children, having four of their own, grandchildren, great grandchildren, one sponsored child and millions of young adoring fans.
Mrs. Peterson recalls, "My husband was a paratrooper in World War II in the Philippines where he was moved by the severe poverty in that country and wanted to do something for the children." The Petersons' decided to sponsor a child from the Philippines through CCF. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was excited about her father's idea of sponsoring.
In addition to writing children's stories, the Petersons' enjoyed corresponding with Alfred. Alfred would report his grades in school as well as describe his volunteer work. "At first Alfred called us Sir John and Maam Holly. I wrote and told him I have all my children's pictures on the side board in the dining room and that his photo was there too," said Mrs. Peterson, "He called us Dad John and Mom Holly after that." He then sent us another photo signed, "Your Son, Alfred," said Mrs. Peterson.
Alfred received a college degree from a university in the Philippines and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. After several years as a professional English teacher and inspired by the kindness bestowed upon him, Alfred now works as a Child Development Facilitator of a CCF Program in the city of Davao. "I usually give counseling services to my dear CCF children and I also facilitate meaningful communication with their sponsors," said Alfred.
Now married, Alfred said, "My wife is also a former CCF child. We have one child, Alfrancis John (named after my great American father) and another upcoming child this June 2003." The Petersons' were delighted in the naming of the baby, "My husband was so thrilled when they named the baby John after him," said Mrs. Peterson.
A tribute to the effort of a father, the achievement of a child and the power of sponsorship.
Mrs. Peterson recalls, "My husband was a paratrooper in World War II in the Philippines where he was moved by the severe poverty in that country and wanted to do something for the children." The Petersons' decided to sponsor a child from the Philippines through CCF. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was excited about her father's idea of sponsoring.
In addition to writing children's stories, the Petersons' enjoyed corresponding with Alfred. Alfred would report his grades in school as well as describe his volunteer work. "At first Alfred called us Sir John and Maam Holly. I wrote and told him I have all my children's pictures on the side board in the dining room and that his photo was there too," said Mrs. Peterson, "He called us Dad John and Mom Holly after that." He then sent us another photo signed, "Your Son, Alfred," said Mrs. Peterson.
Alfred received a college degree from a university in the Philippines and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. After several years as a professional English teacher and inspired by the kindness bestowed upon him, Alfred now works as a Child Development Facilitator of a CCF Program in the city of Davao. "I usually give counseling services to my dear CCF children and I also facilitate meaningful communication with their sponsors," said Alfred.
Now married, Alfred said, "My wife is also a former CCF child. We have one child, Alfrancis John (named after my great American father) and another upcoming child this June 2003." The Petersons' were delighted in the naming of the baby, "My husband was so thrilled when they named the baby John after him," said Mrs. Peterson.
A tribute to the effort of a father, the achievement of a child and the power of sponsorship.A Sponsored Father's Day
With father's day approaching, and students graduating, I want to tell you the success story of a child spurred by the generosity and assistance of a "father."
The late John Peterson and his wife Holly have been known as Mom Holly and Dad John to their Philippine CCF-sponsored child Alfred T. Allaga. Alfred's gratitude to CCF and the Petersons' is obvious. "Through the education and training I received from CCF, I can proudly say that I know how to distinguish right from wrong, and I know how to assert my rights. Thank you so much for your greatness and to my loving sponsor, Dad John Peterson and wife, Mom Holly. His selfless endeavor has really made a better me," said Alfred.
John Peterson, author of the beloved children's series, "The Littles," and his wife, Holly, sponsored Alfred from 1987-1997 through Christian Children's Fund. The Petersons' adored children, having four of their own, grandchildren, great grandchildren, one sponsored child and millions of young adoring fans.
Mrs. Peterson recalls, "My husband was a paratrooper in World War II in the Philippines where he was moved by the severe poverty in that country and wanted to do something for the children." The Petersons' decided to sponsor a child from the Philippines through CCF. Their daughter, Elizabeth, was excited about her father's idea of sponsoring.
In addition to writing children's stories, the Petersons' enjoyed corresponding with Alfred. Alfred would report his grades in school as well as describe his volunteer work. "At first Alfred called us Sir John and Maam Holly. I wrote and told him I have all my children's pictures on the side board in the dining room and that his photo was there too," said Mrs. Peterson, "He called us Dad John and Mom Holly after that." He then sent us another photo signed, "Your Son, Alfred," said Mrs. Peterson.
Alfred received a college degree from a university in the Philippines and passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers. After several years as a professional English teacher and inspired by the kindness bestowed upon him, Alfred now works as a Child Development Facilitator of a CCF Program in the city of Davao. "I usually give counseling services to my dear CCF children and I also facilitate meaningful communication with their sponsors," said Alfred.
Now married, Alfred said, "My wife is also a former CCF child. We have one child, Alfrancis John (named after my great American father) and another upcoming child this June 2003." The Petersons' were delighted in the naming of the baby, "My husband was so thrilled when they named the baby John after him," said Mrs. Peterson.
A tribute to the effort of a father, the achievement of a child and the power of sponsorship.
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