Our agency just opened a new transitional home! Last week, they transferred the 13 children who have been referred to families from Kid's Care, the orphanage they were in, to America World's privately run, newly opened, home. This is where each our children will live as they wait between the time of referral and our arrival. With the news of the home opening, came news that there are needs at the home that WE CAN MEET. I think it's very cool to be able to have a hand in the care that my child will receive before we even meet face to face. There are many ways YOU can get involved, too! AWAA is sending a staff member to Ethiopia to bring supplies and check things out before she permanantly moves to Ethiopia in January. She is going to be able to bring donations (monetary and otherwise) with her. A fellow adoptive mom has a very cool thing going on, if you are willing to donate money via paypal--she's making things come together to get the cash to Ethiopia. Go and make a donation and read about the amazing project here.
OR--if you live close to me or have a way of getting donations to me, then email me for a list of what the home needs. If you are really quick about gathering things, we can get them to the agency before the rep leaves for Ethiopia in a week. Otherwise, I'll be prepared to bring donations when we travel.
My mind is flying faster than I can keep up with it right now. I'm a crazed lunatic trying to get everything to come together for the fundraiser tomorrow night. I am excited about the evening, but don't want it to be ruined because I didn't prepare well enough. This information about the transitional home will be a great opportunity to share with all the women there, too. As I'm collecting opportunities to share with them, I'm realizing how many ways we can be involved in our town, state, country, and world! I'm sure you will all be eagerly awaiting a post Saturday to hear how it went (though reading about it certainly won't be as good as attending!).
Meanwhile, get busy making a difference in the world around you!
1 comment:
Apryl,
I feel the same way about being able to give something to the transition house and in turn give something to our children. It's hard not being with them once they enter your heart, but it's great that we can actually do something. We are praying for your scraping fundraiser. I hope that it is so much fun and God blesses that time. I can't wait to hear how it goes.
We got our shirts from www.cafepress.com The dad's shirt can be found here and mom shirt here. When I saw them, I couldn't resist. If you are interested in ordering them, I found that the women's shirt runs very small. I'm usually a small/medium and the large is very fitted. I like the shirt with love in Amharic too. I resisted, but with much difficulty. They're fun.
With love,
Penelope
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