Blessing 45: My Marriage

It has been awhile since I have posted here, but I thought this is one I wanted to be sure to make the time to stop and write.

Today is my 13th wedding anniversary. It seems weird to me sometimes that I have been married 13 years, I don't quite feel old enough to have that many years under my belt. :) When Chris and I got married we were basically just kids...I didn't think so at the time but in reality we were. When we got married you have this vision of what your life will be like how great and magically marriage will be, we can thank good ole romantic movies for that. When you are in a marriage, yeah life is great, but then life is not so great at times. Over the past 13 years we have had some really great times and some not so great times. But the key to a marriage I think is that you realize that and just because you are going through a bad time doesn't mean what you have is no longer good or worth fighting for. I read a really good quote that said " A great marriage is made up of 2 really good forgivers".  I loved that the moment I read that because it is the truth. You have to be willing to forgive each other in order for your marriage to survive.

I consider my marriage one of the biggest blessings I have in my life. I have loved and grown with Chris over the past 17 years(including dating).  We have discovered our dreams together, made mistakes together, MOVED alot together, had two beautiful girls together, cried together, laughed together and supported and encouraged each other. He is my best friend who knows me better than anyone else. I am thankful for the man he has become and will continue to be. He seeks God first in all that he does, he is a wonderful father to our girls. Loves them and does anything for them.

I am so thankful for the life God has given to Chris and I and for all the ups and downs we have gone through. God willing we will have many more years of love between us!

Blessing 43: Salvation of a Child

Katie has been asking questions about being saved and what it means to accept Jesus into your heart. When questions come up we would explain and shortly after I would just pray that the Lord continue to guide her heart to eventually know when it would be time for her to accept Him as her savior.

Last night as I was putting Katie to be she was telling me about how people in the Old Testament would sacrifice animals to God. I asked her if she new what that meant and she said they would kill the animal for God. I asked her if she knew why...she said no, so I explained to her that it was what they had to do to seek forgiveness from God for their sins. Side note (what is funny about this conversation is that Chris and I were talking about this just the other day). Anyway, I went on to explain to her that we no longer do that because Jesus was that sacrifice for us. He died on the cross and the blood he shed was his was of covering our sins so that all we have to is just ask for forgiveness and believe in Jesus and we will be saved.

That was pretty much the end of the conversation....she looked as if she was thinking and mulling it over. She laid down and she said her prayers and I prayed for her as well. Maybe about 5 minutes later she came into my room with tears coming down her cheeks and she said she just did something. I asked what she did and she said, "I just asked Jesus to come into my heart". I then had tears coming down my checks. I asked her, I asked her why she is crying...she said I don't know, I just felt like it was time to ask him and I just prayed he would forgive me of my sins and live in my heart. I gave her a big hug and told her that she just made the best and most important decision of her entire life. We went down stairs and told daddy right away...shortly after a phone call to Nana and Papaw was made. She was so excited and thrilled. She kept saying....I am a Christian now. :)

I can tell you that I haven't had so much joy in my heart for her except for the day she was born. It honestly felt like the same emotions I had when I saw her for the very first time....I guess in a way it was seeing her for the very first time again...this time it was just in her new life as a Christian.

Today...I am beyond blessed and thankful that I love and serve a savior who not only hears my prayers of wanting my children to accept him a their Savior but who gently guides them to that decision. I love that when Katie felt Jesus calling and tugging at her heart that she followed His lead and opened that door.

Deuteronomy 6:6-8
⁶ These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. ⁷ Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. ⁸ Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.

Proverbs 22:6
Start children off on the way they should go,

and even when they are old they will not turn from it

Blessing 42: He is Risen

Happy Easter! Today I am thankful, grateful, humbled and blessed to know that my Savior is alive and sitting at the right hand of our father. Jesus paid the ultimate price for us, He carried all our past, present and future sins away. He did all of this so that we could have a way back to our father. Without his sacrifice we would all perish. The bible says the wages for sin is death, but if we believe in Jesus and know he is the one and only son of God then we will not perish but have eternal life. Don't know about you but I am thankful to know that we my time is done here on earth, I will not perish. I will be with my savior forever. The bible also says that each of us have it in us to seek Jesus...we are all seeking Him whether we acknowledge it or not. We all are looking for something to save us. Some just think they can do it on there own. The bible specifically says we cannot, we have to give our life to Jesus in order to be saved. I hope today that if you have not given your life to Him, that you will seek to know Jesus. Let him fill your void, let Him be you hope, your future, your friend. The one who can get you through anything. Life is so much sweeter when you choose to let Him lead your life.

I pray you have had a blessed Easter and took time to acknowledge and celebrate what happened on this day. He is alive and well, just like He said he would be.

There is beauty in the cross by Jonny Diaz, click here

Blessing 41: From There to Here

I know I have been bad about keeping up with my thankful post...I just hit another bloggers lull. Not that I didn't have things to write about, but just not taking the time to write them. But this one got me wanting to blog again. I have a few others to post and might be out of order...so bare with me.

The other day Chris and I were taking a trip down memory lane. About where we started out when we got married and where we are now. We talked about the rented "house" on Copeland street in Knoxville. I put house in parenthesis because this house should have been condemned. It was falling apart and every morning I was always greeting by those HORRIBLE spider crickets. If you have never seen ones of these be thankful for that. They are big in size and jump everywhere. It gives me the willies to think about them. This house was what we could afford at the time and when we moved in it wasn't in the best shape but it went down hill quickly. So we soon realized we needed to move and ventured out to buying our first home. I remember how beyond happy I was to be getting a brand new home. No bugs greeting me in the morning! Life was great!. From here on out, with ALL of our moves God has always provided us with the ability to buy a home, one that would give security and safety to our family.

As Chris and were on this trip down memory lane I realized just how blessed we are. There are some kids that live in house like the first one we lived in. I couldn't imagine having our girls live there but if it meant they had a roof over them and it was what we could afford then we would. By no means do I think we are too good to live in that situation....it just truly humbles me to think of where we started off at and where we are now and how God has so faithfully provided for us. It makes me appreciate the comforts that I have, the beautiful home I have, my girls can sleep peacefully each night in security and safety.

Thank God for this gift too wonderful for words! (2 Corinthians 9:15 NLT)

Blessing 40: Running with my Friend

Running is a challenge to say the least. Trying to find the time, motivation and energy to run. This time around my running has been on my own, not running with a group. In a way this obstacle that I knew would be hard has had its own blessing. I found that I wasn't running alone....Jesus has been there every step of the way. Moments I find that I mentally just want to quit...I talk to him, I resite a bible verse and I find his strength...moments of pain...I pray for him to make them go away and he does. People can say oh, that is just simply mind over matter. No it's not....I find so much strength and ability to carry on by just allowing Him to lead me on my run then me trying to accomplish on my own. Th fact that I am 4 days out from running a half marathon that I only started training for 10 weeks ago is a miracle in itself. So everything about this run is to give God all the glory and for being the friend I needed to make this far.

Phillipines 4:13 ...I can do all thing through Christ who gives me strength.

Lord I love you more than words can express..you are everything to me!

Blessing 39: This is Not My Home

There are times when it just seems like so much bad is happening and happening to good people. It saddens me and breaks my heart. Today I read about how the little baby found in the field after the tornado died. Her grandmother had to decided to take her off life support....how horrific is that????? This little girls family died in the tornados. Her grandmother said her only comfort was that they were all together now. I cried as I read her story of her recapping her grandchilds final moments and last breath.

Several weeks ago there was a family in our area whose house burnt down. They had 8 children and three died in the fire. The rest of the family has been in the hospital. All of them our out except the mom, she is still in ICU. I drive past there home at least twice a week and my heart hurts for them. I see the three crosses in their front yard and it just seems unthinkable to have your child or children taken away.

It makes me frustrated at times, I don't understand, but I know I am not suppose to understand.
I believe and never doubt even in times of not understanding...everything is done so that God is given glory. We may not see how but we are to turn to Jesus in the moments of sadness and grief and just let Him do what he so willing wants to do. Heal your heart, help you understand that He will carry those who are hurting the most.

But the one thing that I find the most comfort in is knowing, this home we have on earth is not our home. This world of evil, pain,sadness, and hurt will end and God will fulfill his promise. The clouds will part, the trumpets will sound and our Lord And Savior will return. Every knee will bow and every tongue will confess....you are Lord. I can tell you I can't wait for that day. Jesus came to the earth to overcome death...so that we don't have to live forever in a world of evil. We have to trench through it now but our reward is coming.

In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. (John 14:2 NASB)


A song by Jeremy Camp called Overcome has been on my play list lots lately. I thought I would share.
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Blessing 38: Breanna Faith

Five years ago today God made our family complete by given us our 2nd most precious gift a tiny little Breanna. I call her munchkin all the time, because she has always been tiny..she is the lightweight of the family that is for sure, but what she lacks in size she makes up for in personality because she has lots of that.

Bree is so special in so many ways, but I know that she has a heart of love. Everyone that gets to know her says, she is so sweet and loves to love on everyone. Everyday at her preschool she goes in and gives all the teacher hugs. :) Everyday, I get numerous hugs and kisses from her. Her heart to love and her ability to make me laugh is truly her gifts in life. When she is happy she is full of so much joy, but on the other hand when she is not happy...well...let's just say she has a strong will to let you know she is not happy.

She is getting so smart and is learning so much in preschool. She can write most of her numbers, her full name, she loves to draw, play with Katie or anyone for that matter, she loves books and games. She is now very, very excited that she will soon be a Kindergartner. Me on the other hand...not quite ready for that but with prayer I am know God will get me there.

Happy Birthday sweet Bree! We are so thankful to be your mommy and daddy and couldn't imagine life without you smile, hugs or kisses.

Blessing 37: Kateyln Grace

Today is my oldest birthday and so my thankful post must be about her. She turned 7 today which in many ways seems to have gotten her so fast but in others it has seemed like a long road. One thing for sure is that by this time on 2/22/05...we were holding this little girl in our arms and completely in love with her.

Katie has been a blesssing to us in so many ways. She is so full of life, creative, imaginative, loves to laugh and make others laugh, she has mood swings like the wind but what girl doesn't, she has a big heart and feels compassion for others, she is smart, a great reader, loves to go to flea markets (just like her daddy), will try just about any food you give her, she is a great big sister, a wonderful daughter and she gives great back rubs.

I honestly couldn't imagine life without her, I am so thankful that God chose us to be her parents and that we have had 7 wonderful years with her and God willing many more.

Blessing 36: Learning How to Love

Love in my opinion is not just a word, but really only shown by actions. If our actions reflect love then the word doesn't need to be used....but it is nice to hear. :)


We are given the perfect description of what love is...given, this verse is somewhat over used as a reference to love but if you really want to understand and love others and know how God truly loves us....here it is.

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. (1 Corinthians 13:4-7 NLT)

Blessing 35: Psalm 103

I guess I could just say that overall the bible is a blessing to me, but my favorite thing about reading the bible is how a verse, a passage can all of the sudden stand out or fill my heart with so much love,excitement, encouragement....it is God revealing Himself to me when I need it most. Tonight, this psalm made see just how much our heavenly Father loves me, unfailing everyday.

Let all that I am praise the LORD;
with my whole heart, I will praise his holy name. Let all that I am praise the LORD;
may I never forget the good things he does for me. He forgives all my sins
and heals all my diseases. He redeems me from death
and crowns me with love and tender mercies. He fills my life with good things.
My youth is renewed like the eagle’s! The LORD gives righteousness
and justice to all who are treated unfairly. He revealed his character to Moses
and his deeds to the people of Israel. The LORD is compassionate and merciful,
slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. He will not constantly accuse us,
nor remain angry forever. He does not punish us for all our sins;
he does not deal harshly with us, as we deserve. For his unfailing love toward those who fear him
is as great as the height of the heavens above the earth. He has removed our sins as far from us
as the east is from the west. The LORD is like a father to his children,
tender and compassionate to those who fear him. For he knows how weak we are;
he remembers we are only dust. Our days on earth are like grass;
like wildflowers, we bloom and die. The wind blows, and we are gone—
as though we had never been here. But the love of the LORD remains forever
with those who fear him.
His salvation extends to the children’s children of those who are faithful to his covenant,
of those who obey his commandments! The LORD has made the heavens his throne;
from there he rules over everything. Praise the LORD, you angels,
you mighty ones who carry out his plans,
listening for each of his commands. Yes, praise the LORD, you armies of angels
who serve him and do his will! Praise the LORD, everything he has created,
everything in all his kingdom.
Let all that I am praise the LORD. (Psalm 103:1-22 NLT)

Blessing 34: Special Days

On Saturday I got to spend the day with both my girls. We had a fun day in Wilmington shopping, eating and just spending time together. As they get older I realize these type of days will be few and far between, but I am grateful for the time now. I hope I don't forget these memories or that they don't either.

Life gets very hectic with school, work, and extra activites that it seems are days are just sucked dry of "fun".  We become all about what we have to do next. On Saturday I realized we need to have more of these days and just let everything else go. I don't want to waste the time I do have with them.

Blessing 33: Importance of Love

The Bible speaks about the importance of love numerous times. We are called to love everyone not just those who make it easy. When we learn or at least try to love as God loves us we are blessed. Lord, my prayer is that you continue to mold my heart so I will learn how to love like you.

If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains, but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3 NLT

One question I ask both my girls each night at the dinner table is "How did you show love and kindness to someone." the main reason I ask this is so they will become more aware of there actions,plus they always turn around and ask me....so it keeps me accountable as well.

Go show love and kindness!

Blessing 32: God's Love

Seeing that February is all about Valentines Day and love, I thought I would make some of my thankful post about love.

The first being God's love for us. I think it is hard for us to even wrap our minds around just how much God loves us, but to me the one true, most purest forms of that love he showed us was through His son Jesus.
God wanted his creation to understand Him, to know Him and to love Him. But his creation has turned their backs on him, committed sin and had done evil. In sending Jesus to us, it was a way for us to see what God like, to learn how to be better, how to love each other, how to serve each other and most importantly how we can forever be with God.

Jesus sacrificed himself on the cross for all us, he took on all of our past, present and future sin, he hung there in pain and in agony so that those of us who chose to believe He is the one and only son of God could then spend eternity with Him in heaven.

We can say we believe in God and that we love God, but unless we 100% believe that God sent His son for us and that Jesus is the only way, the truth and the light, then we cannot and will not enter heaven's gates.

I am so thankful and blessed that 1. God loves me this much, 2. Jesus was will to take on it all for me 3. that I know beyond any doubt where I will be spending eternity.

For God so loved the world, that he gave is one and only son and whoever believes in Him (Jesus) should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Side note on John 3:16: I read the other day that when Tim Tebow had John 3:16 under his eyes for one of his games that over 92 million people googled John 3:16. That is pretty amazing to me that 92 million people read this verse for the first time, but what is even more amazing or maybe even scary is that there was 92 million people who had to google this to know what it was. To me this is a pretty known bible verse, even for those who don't go to church or maybe haven't even really heard much of the bible. It just goes to so how many people still need to heard about God's love.

Blessing 31: Working From Home

I have been with my company for 8 years and almost 6 of those years I have been able to work from home. At times I get bogged down with the fact that I spend pretty much all my time in the house, but what I sometimes fail to realize is even though that may be one negative....there are way more positive. I don't have to look good every day :), I can wear comfy clothes, I have the ability to take and pick up the girls from school, not have to miss work if they are sick, when we move for Chris' job I don't have to find another job, today on lunch I ran...didn't have to worry about going back to work all stinky...cause it is just me:), don't have the waste the gas in my car each day, no rush hour traffic,and I could go on. I am not quite sure why God blessed me with this wonderful opportunity....but I am beyond thankful. I know I coould not find another job with this set up. Thank you Lord for always providing for us even when I am not happy with my work, please help me to always come back to a grateful and thankful heart.

Blessing 30: Kindness of Strangers

Today I was standing in the grocery line at Food Lion. I was opening my wallet to get some cash out when a ton of my change fell out and to the ground. It went everywhere. Three people in front of me turned around and just looked down and then looked at me. I bent down trying to quickly pick it up so I didn't hold up the line when a women behind me came up and started helping me out. She made a comment of  "oh, I have done this too many times to count".  I thanked her for being nice enough help. I paid for my things and left.

It seems rare theses days that strangers stop to help each other out. Sometimes, it is discouraging to me to see that happen. I have to admit at first when this happened to me and three others in line just stared at me while I was picking it up on my own...kind of reinforced this thought.  I am thankful for the lady who came along and encouraged me to remember that kindness of strangers still exist. I hope that I am one of those strangers out there to others that would take the time to also display this kindness.

Share some kindness with a stranger this week...who knows how it will affect their day. :)

Blessing 29: Being Chosen

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations." (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV)

Did you know that each of us were created with a purpose. A reason we are to be here and fulfill for God. He uses us to complete His amazing, wonderfully designed plan. Sometimes we feel like we are nobody important, so what can my life, my involvement really do to help further Gods kingdom. Just remember this verse....he knew us before he formed us and set us apart....to be holy....to be a disciple. We all have something to give, a special talent. If you are unsure of how God can use you....pray for Him to show you and be ready to be used. Trust me He will.

Blessing 28: Being Taken Care Of

This past weekend I was sick, tired and just feeling yucky. I had three wonderful people to help take care of me. Chris, Katie and Bree all helped out so much so that I could rest and not have to worry about cooking, cleaning or doing laundry. Chris had to work some on Saturday and the girls were so great playing and even took naps for me so I could actually sleep. Chris cooked all weekend for us, did the laundry and kept the house picked up and clean. I know I don't have to say thanks for these things but I want to. I am a lucky girl to have three people who love me enough to want me to get better and be able to rest when needed.

Blessing 27: Fellow Believers

I know one of the ways that God speaks to us is through other believers. Their words, thoughts, actions, etc are ways that God delivers his message to us, his direction for us and confirms within us what we are here to do. The other day I posted this to my facebook, but wanted to add it to my blog as well. I have seen a few videos froms this guy. He has a true gift of putting God's words into a poem and speaking them. Maybe it will be a blessing to you as it was to me.

Click here to watch

Blessing 26: Hands of Protection

I meant to post this on Monday night, but wasn't able to sit down and get it out here. On Monday, night I was extremely grateful for Jesus' hands of protections that were surrounding my car. Me and the girls were on our way home from Katies' gymnastic class. We were on a four lane residential type of road, I was in the right lane and a another car was beside of me in the left lane, but a little ahead of me. All of the sudden this truck come flying past me in the left lane and completely cuts over in front of me. The amount of room between me and the other car that that was in front of me in the left lane was not enough for a car to fit through, but this GUY decided to fly through. He should have hit the front of my car...I have no idea how he fit through me and the other car, but he did. If he had clipped the front of my car...I not sure what would have happened. I am just completely grateful, that Jesus had his protection around us and protected the two most precious things he has given me. I watched this guy continue to weave in and out of traffic and cutting it close with so many others. It made me mad that he or she was driving crazy...but then I stopped and though, well maybe there is an emergency they are trying to get to someone or to the hospital. Then a mile or so down the road I saw the truck turn into a gym. REALLY!!!! It is nice to know that they didn't miss their workout and got there on time...in short of almost taking out four cars in the process. It is beyond frustrating how inconsiderate and irresponsible some people can be.

Now that I got my rant out of the way...even though there are crazies out there like this person, who seem to have no concern for others on the road. God's grace still surrounds us and protects us. And as he gently reminds me to pray for those who do wrong against us, they are the ones who need it most. I have to say it is hard to say a pray for this guy....but I am a work in progress. Maybe next time. :)

Thank you Jesus for keeping us safe that night and every day. I can't imagine anything happen to my girls and so thankful you kept that car for hitting us and possible hurting us.

Blessing 26: Fresh Clean Sheet

There are few things that bet getting into bed at night after a long day and snuggling into fresh sheets. To me that is a little piece of heaven. Here's to a night of sleeping in heaven :)

Blessing 25: Shelter and Heat

The last couple of days it has been pretty cold here. At night it has been in the low 30's, which for here is not the norm. In these cold days and nights I realize how thankful I am for our house and that we have heat and a fireplace. Thank you Lord for providing us with shelter and warmth. I pray for those who may not have shelter or warmth that you will provide way for them to find it.

Blessing 24: Showing Your Light

The world is a dark place and the light that shines in the darkness is the love of God. We are called to bring light to others in this dark world.

But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. (1 Peter 2:9 NLT)

Remember to be that light...shine bright. Shown love in all that we do, show kindness, forgiveness, show Christ. In any circumstance we can chose are actions. You never know how your response can have an impact. Show someone that there is something different about you....you have a light that can shine bright, let them see it.

Lord, please give me the strength to shine brightly for you each day and a grateful heart to never take the moments you put before me for granted. I know each of them serve a purpose and are part of an amazing plan.

Blessing 23: Devoted Companion

Tonight in reading my devotion I was reminded of a devoted companion, one who walks with me everyday, whether I ask him to or not, he protects, carries me when needed, encourages me, and prepares the way for me. Jesus is this companion.

 I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NLT)

Why do I or should have stress or worries. He can handle it all IF I will let Him. Jesus took on the world so we wouldn't have to. That to me is the biggest blessing to find peace in that and know He has already won the biggest battle for us. So if you are struggling with something or have a heavy heart let it go and let Jesus be your devoted companion. Thank you Jesus for being mine!

Blessing 22: Lunch Dates

I am very lucky to be able to have the ability to leave my job to go and have lunch dates with Katie. She loves it when either Chris or I meet her for lunch and bring her something special. On Friday, she asked a friend to join us and as we were talking with her friend I realized that some kids don't get to have their mom and dads come meet them. It was very humbling for me and thankful that I can do these things. I do my best to help Katie understand just how lucky she is and because of other kids situations, they may not get to see their mom and dads at lunch.

Hope for Orphans

Most of you have heard me talk about Hug Away, the foundation that helps support kids in Ethiopia and also helps with adoption assistance. Our dear friends Mike and Elaine are the founders and it is such a great cause, one I believe in with all my heart.  I want to talk about the sponsorship program for the kids in Ethiopia. I have a video I want you to watch. Elaine shared this with me and it pretty much says it all. We as Christians are called to help the orphans of this world. Jesus said "And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me."Matthew 18:5

Please watch the video, click here....then finish reading.

As Americans, we live good lives. Even if you lost your job or your house or maybe things are just a little tougher then they used to be...are worst day would be a great day to them. At least here in America we have a system that gives assistance if you need it. If you have kids but can't afford to feed them,cloth them...there is assistance for that. Over there, nothing. They struggle, they don't know where or when they will get their next meal. If they are lucky to have enough clothes to cover them then that is all they have.

We sponsor a boy named Burik. We have seen him go from a little boy who didn't have a daily meal and no education to a happy boy who attends school everyday and get a nice big meal each day....notice that is still just one meal a day. Heartbreaking....we gets as much food as we want, a choice of foods to pick from. They are beyond grateful and so thankful for what they get. One story that Elaine told me was when they were over there visiting the kids at the school in Ethiopia, they gave out new pencils to all the kids. One little girl brought hers back to Elaine and said she didn't need it. Elaine said, no please keep it. The little girl said I already have one and she showed Elaine a worn down pencil that she still used. You see they are so grateful for the little that we give. They don't have a desire or want for much. Just their basic needs met. What I want to ask of you that read this and watch the video is that you pray about sponsoring one of the kids in Ethiopia. If you are interesting or want to know more please please contact me or message me on FB and I can tell you more. The sponsorship is 30 dollars a month....I know most of think we can't spare 30 a month but if we are honest we can. Eat out one less time a month,skip going to the movies....maybe even do a fund raiser. Trust me you will get such a blessing out of this. When you see pictures of how happy your child is, when they write you a letter telling you how thankful they are for you. Nothing beats its. Pray about it my friends....

Check out the website: http://www.hugaway.org/

Burik, the boy we sponsor, is below. Front row, second one from the right...with the sweet smile. :)

“We learned that orphans are easier to ignore before you know their names. They are easier to ignore before you see their faces. It is easier to pretend they’re not real before you hold them in your arms. But once you do, everything changes.” – Radical by David Platt