As the Sri Lanka bloggers continue their journey experiencing firsthand how World Vision sponsorship helps transform the lives of children and families in poverty, Joy Bennett shares a collection of pictures of a special moment — meeting her two sponsored boys. This post originally appeared on Joy’s blog, Joy in this Journey. As you read Joy’s thoughts and view her pictures, consider this: How are these children and their mother like families you know right here in the United States? What dreams could they pursue — and what goals could they achieve — with the same access to life-giving essentials that we’re used to as Americans?...

You may remember Joy Bennett from our Bolivia Bloggers trip last year. Joy has graciously agreed to travel with World Vision to the field again — this time, to Sri Lanka. This may be her second trip, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a step out of her comfort zone. Joy shares some of her anxieties about traveling and how she sees God working amidst it all. At the same time, Joy’s husband, Scott, has watched how she has been prepared for these trips — and how they have shaped her. He is excited to see her through her journey a second time. Read thoughts from both of them below....