George Bush Sr. secretly supported the child in the Philippines for 10 years

Even after his death, George Bush Sr. continues to warm our hearts.

41 th president took care of a boy in the Philippines for ten years, using a pseudonym, tells CNN.

Thanks to Compassion International, a non-profit organization that helps poor communities across the world through local churches, ex-President Bush Sr. sponsored a boy named Timothy. For ten years, the former president sent funds for his education, extracurricular activities and lunches. The organization shared some of his letters.

The Bush family was not able to comment on the letters, but Jim McGrath, a representative of George Bush Sr.’s office, confirmed the authenticity of the letters.

As soon as the sponsorship began, Bush immediately began writing to the boy. In his first letter of January 24 of 2002, he said that from the very beginning, Timothy liked him.

Photo: Compassion International

“I want to be your new pen friend.

I am an elderly man, I am 77 years old, but I love children; and although we haven't met yet, I already like you.

I live in Texas. I will write to you from time to time.

Good luck. G. Walker "

How it all began

For the first time, Bush had the idea of ​​supporting a child in 2001, after he attended a Christmas concert in Washington.

“Because the musicians were primarily Christian, they believed in our mission,” former Compassion President Wess Stafford told CNN. “During intermission, they told the audience about us and asked if they would like to sponsor a child,” he said. “Suddenly Mr. Bush, who was sitting just a few rows back from the stage surrounded by security, raised his hand and asked for a brochure.”

Photo: Compassion International

According to Stafford, his security service was alarmed because they did not know what exactly would be in the brochure, or whether the information indicated in it was verified for authenticity. But this did not stop the ex-president.

"His security called me and said, 'It doesn't surprise me, but if he's going to sponsor this kid, we need to make sure the boy doesn't know who his sponsor is.'" So he signed all his letters as "George Walker," Stafford said.

Stafford explained that Bush’s guards were mainly concerned about Timothy’s security. They did not want him to become a target if people find out with whom he communicates.

Keeping everything secret was not easy.

Because of security concerns, Stafford was responsible for checking each letter - and Bush only made his job more difficult by revealing more than expected.

Photo: Compassion International

“His letters were the sweetest I've ever read, but he kept giving clues about who the real person was,” Stafford said.

His first security breach: share a photo of his dog.

Photo: Compassion International

“Here is a photo of our dog, - he wrote. - Her name is Sadie. She met a lot of famous people."

“She is a very good dog, she was born in England, she catches mice and chipmunks and runs like the wind. G. Walker."

He also mentioned that he was famous enough to be invited to the White House for Christmas.

Photo: Compassion International

"Dear Timothy,

I like this photo with the gadget. I also found out that you play guitar - amazing!

Timothy, have you ever heard of the White House? That is where the US president lives.

I'm supposed to be at the White House for Christmas. Here's a little brochure I got there."

Although it was forbidden to send gifts, Bush would still send them, especially when he found out that Timothy likes drawing.

“Timothy sent him drawings and told the president how much he loved art, so he sent crayons, sketch pads and paints,” Stafford said.

In one of the letters, Timothy thanked Bush for not forgetting about him.

Photo: Compassion International

"Dear Mr. and Mrs. Walker,

How are you? I hope you are fine.

I would like to thank you for not forgetting me. You are so good.

God is so good to us. He gives us body and will to get where we want to go.

Thank you very much for the book, I really like it.”

How did Timothy find out who helped him

Fortunately, Timothy did not understand the hints in Bush’s letters and did not recognize who helped him until the program ended.

“After a while, my executive assistant Angie Lathrop took over, and after Timothy graduated from high school at 17, she flew to the Philippines to meet him,” Stafford said. “That’s when she told him who was really helping him.”

Timothy was stunned, said Stafford. He really could not believe that the person to whom he wrote letters was once the president of the United States.

This was the last time a non-profit organization contacted Timothy, despite attempts to find him, Stafford said.

Compassion International works in partnership with more than 7000 local churches in 25 countries around the world, and their main goal is to fund early education, help expectant mothers in need, and encourage those living in poor communities to achieve greater success.

According to Stafford, people can support expectant mothers, young mothers and children under the age of four.

“We may not know where Timothy is, but we know he is living a successful life now,” Stafford said. “Helping children, even if they are still in the womb, can inspire them and help them become great people.”

Recall that George Herbert Walker Bush, US President 41, gone from the life of November 30 2018, at the age of 94 years. The politician died at his home in Houston, Texas.

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