I was in the kitchen working earlier and heard a little voice (our youngest)- "Mom, I left something for you at the door!" and with that, the glass door slammed shut. I was kind of scared. I just never know what I might find when my kids "leave something for me". But- AAAWWW!! Just look what I found when I rounded the corner.
On another note, a couple of weeks ago I met a wonderful lady, Cathy! Well, I didn't really "meet" her, like face to face and all, but God brought us together using this angel. This is Marina. She is blessed with Down Syndrome and is living in an orphanage in Eastern Europe. Cathy and her husband have committed to bring this angel home- YAY!!
Their journey has not been one without heartache. I urge you to visit their site and read their full story. Very briefly, Cathy and Tully had a daughter who was also blessed with Down Syndrome, Caylyn. Last March Caylyn lost her courageous battle with Leukemia. They have been through more than I can even imagine but press on and honor those with Downs. As Cathy says, "Pray with us as we encounter wonderful blessings, blessings in unconditional love that were first taught to us by the gift of Caylyn. May we do her proud as we honor her by paying it forward, by bringing Marina Home."
Please, join me in praying sweet Marina home.
This is a bracelet Cathy had made in late 2007 to honor Caylyn and help raise funds for her family and their ever mounting medical bills. Each bead represents something about Caylyn. Imagine my tears as I pulled it from an envelope today. Cathy, I will wear it PROUDLY! 
In honor of Caylyn!
And about the adoption- we have had several requests to do another yard sale and although it was alot of work, it was SO worth every minute. So, YES, we hope to have another sale in the next few weeks. DONATIONS- we need you!!
I just love my girl!
On another note, a couple of weeks ago I met a wonderful lady, Cathy! Well, I didn't really "meet" her, like face to face and all, but God brought us together using this angel. This is Marina. She is blessed with Down Syndrome and is living in an orphanage in Eastern Europe. Cathy and her husband have committed to bring this angel home- YAY!!
Their journey has not been one without heartache. I urge you to visit their site and read their full story. Very briefly, Cathy and Tully had a daughter who was also blessed with Down Syndrome, Caylyn. Last March Caylyn lost her courageous battle with Leukemia. They have been through more than I can even imagine but press on and honor those with Downs. As Cathy says, "Pray with us as we encounter wonderful blessings, blessings in unconditional love that were first taught to us by the gift of Caylyn. May we do her proud as we honor her by paying it forward, by bringing Marina Home."Please, join me in praying sweet Marina home.
This is a bracelet Cathy had made in late 2007 to honor Caylyn and help raise funds for her family and their ever mounting medical bills. Each bead represents something about Caylyn. Imagine my tears as I pulled it from an envelope today. Cathy, I will wear it PROUDLY! Cathy and I have spoken about creating bracelets to help raise funds for both of our adoptions. I cannot tell you how beautiful these bracelets truly are and the pictures don't do them justice.
In honor of Caylyn!
And about the adoption- we have had several requests to do another yard sale and although it was alot of work, it was SO worth every minute. So, YES, we hope to have another sale in the next few weeks. DONATIONS- we need you!!
Also, many of you have asked that we keep you posted about the pottery sale. You people are amazing, I tell you!! In less than 48 hours, our girl has raised $394 with more sales coming in. WOW!! Thank you, God! Again, if you have sent an email and she hasn't responded yet, please know that she will in the next 24 hours. She is swamped- YAY!! And thank you for lovin' my girl!
You may link back to our sale if you'd like:). I have no idea how to make one of those cute little blog buttons, though- sorry.
I pray that each of you have a blessed weekend.
In Him,
E
2 comments:
Oh wow, what a beautiful gift. Are those Troll beads?
Can't wait to go and check out their site. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for sharing about this family and the little one that will be home soon.
My children ring the doorbell and leave flowers outside for me...it is so precious!!
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