The excitement in this house tonight is because Reece's Rainbow 2009 Angel Tree is up and running. Since Reece's Rainbow's beginning 3 years ago, more than 225 angels with Down syndrome and other special needs have found their forever families through this amazing ministry. And it IS a ministry! No profit is being made (they are a 501c3 charity). Therefore, the annual Angel Tree which runs from November 1- December 31 is extremely important.
Let's all agree that international adoption is crazy expensive. CRAZY! Usually, at least $15K and many times creeping up there around $25K. This is the numero uno reason that families cannot commit to bring orphaned children home. There are families willing and waiting but don't have the funds or access to those funds to put toward an adoption. The Angel Tree's purpose is to raise as many funds as possible for each of these children to offset some of the costs associated with adoption.
Ruslana was granted $5,350 through generous donations to Reece's Rainbow. Some of this money came from one large individual donation specifically for Ruslana, but some of these funds also came through the Angel Tree project. $5,350 is HUGE! And any amount towards the fees of adopting a specific orphan could literally give a family the nudge they need to commit.
There are many faces I see on this year's tree that I am praying about joining our family (8, 10, 14 maybe!:). Yes, Mom, I just said that. I can't help it. Ruslana may be the last....but she may also just be the spark that kindles the flame (along with baby boy, of course).
The ornament you will receive with a $35 donation. There will be a photo of your sponsored child on the reverse side. Our ornaments graced their own special tree last Christmas and was one of the most treasured places in our home.
Join me this year in sponsoring and angel (or 5:) from Reece's Rainbow's Angel Tree. There are 166 orphans with Down syndrome from around the world who are in need of grant donations.
DISCLAIMER: ONLY CLICK ON THIS LINK IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO HANDLE SOME OF THE MOST PRECIOUS FACES ON GOD'S BEAUTIFUL EARTH!! I MEAN IT!!NOW GO!!
In Him,
E
1 comment:
I am so excited for the Angel Tree too! I have a giveaway on my blog to fundraise for little Duncan (you could bring him home).
I actually ordered one of your daughters soap dishes that she is working on for me to give away in a couple weeks.
I love Reece's Rainbow and I pray we get to bring home one of those precious gifts someday.
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