Humankind Water

We have started our next fundraiser. We are selling Humankind water. With each bottle that we sell one person receives clean drinking water for one year and we receive one dollar toward our adoption.

Did you know that nearly one billion people lack access to safe drinking water? That’s one person in seven. Half of the hospital beds IN THE WORLD are filled with someone either sick or dying from lack of clean water or sanitation.

When you purchase a bottle of Humankind Water from our fundraiser you will be doing two things. You will be helping to build wells in communities that only have contaminated water to drink. You will be helping us earn $1,200 toward our adoption.

Yes, that means we have 1,200 bottles to sell and we can’t do it alone. We are looking for 50 friends to each sell one case of water (24 bottles). If you would like to help, please let us know.

Introducing (B)

I would like to tell you a little bit about a girl named (B). She is 11 years old. Her birthday is on June 13th. She is beautiful on the inside and out. She loves to smile and care for others. She has many friends. Adults and children enjoy spending time with her. She likes to be active and play competitive games. She is smart and learns quickly. She is very curious and takes interest in learning new things. She lives in a place where there are lots of other children. She is loved and cared for, but she has no parents. She was recently quoted as saying, “When will it be my turn? When is a family coming for me?”

Well (B)… We are on our way!

Divine Detour

It is with a heavy heart that we share this news. The past 2½ months have been very difficult for us. It began when we were informed that our daughter (H) left the orphanage grounds without permission. Upon her return, in some very dramatic ways, she expressed her desire to stay in Africa.

This lead to a thorough investigation where it was determined, that despite her mother’s desire for her to have a home and to be cared for upon her death, (H) was not ready for adoption. Although this was difficult for us to accept, we understand the reasons for the decision and trust that ultimately God is in control.

Please pray for (H). Pray that she is safe. Pray that she is loved. Pray that she becomes the woman God intends her to be. Pray that we will find a way to help and support her. She will always be a part of us and we will forever hold her up in prayer!

What does this mean for us moving forward? Well, it means that God has sent us on a divine detour. Stay tuned to see where He leads…