Christmas

Many years ago our family took a huge leap of faith,

packed up and moved to a "foriegn land".

Lower Alabama.......

Things really fell apart

and we ended up on the receiving end.

We made a promise that when we were back on our feet things wouldnt change.

We would continue to remember the real reason .......

Christmas

giving......

our hands would stay open

receiving to give

(who needs one more "thing"?)

Focusing on Memories,

relationships......

Our trip to Ecuador hammered that deeper into my soul

the being- thankful- for- every-thing.

Seeing Lil Gs room mates that were being left behind

begging to go home with G's Mami and Papi

I WILL NEVER FORGET THOSE TEARS

I am changed.

forever.

The Christ -child- in- me compelling me to do it His way

(my church friends learning about Gs first home.)

good bye hugs.......

There are two families headed to Ecuador soon.

(the third family is meeting their daughter today)

The children cannot be forgotten.

If you still want to do for someone and havent yet,

wont you consider this option?

Even if you cant help financially or physically purchase anything,

lift a prayer or two for this family and this family

these children?

If you want to see a present God gave me today-

a video on Youtube with G on 4:22

some of the other little ones I know and love are on there too!

And this one!

these are the needs listed on Kim's blog:

**Baby wash/Baby lotion. These things have a high tariff and are really expensive in Ecuador.

*Shirts for children ages 10-16

*Underwear for 16 yr old girl

*Thermal socks for 16 year old girl

*Sweatshirts/jackets for children ages 10-16

**Crib Sheets

*Twin size bed sheets

**Plastic bibs

*Sweaters for boys and girls sizes 3-6

**tights for babies and toddlers

(There is a greater need for items with two stars)

If, while you are out and about doing your Christmas shopping, you would like to pick up any of these items, please do. I am sure they will help make Christmas a little more special at the orphanage.

For my friends locally,

Let me know if you would like to send a few things

I would be glad to include them in my package.

Im also wondering about sending a check instead of the soaps given the weight

it would add to the shipping price considerably.

Under His wings,

Anna