Receiving a Christmas shoebox reminded me I wasn't alone
Receiving the simple gift of a Christmas shoebox while living in Communist Romania meant a huge amount to Rebeca, and gave her a sense of belonging as she realised Christians on the other side of the world cared about her. Here's her story in full
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