Speak to your child honestly and clearly. It is not necessary to go into detail about why you cannot continue the sponsorship. Instead, focus on the positive aspects of the relationship. For example, you may consider talking about: what you enjoyed most about the relationship, how you grew stronger in your faith or as a person, what you learned from your child — about his or her country, culture or even about yourself, how proud you are, that you will continue praying for him or her.