I miss blogging.

I haven't had the time, nor the energy.

But I miss it.

So, I have some things planned, and I am coming back. Soon. Maybe even this week.

Woohoo!

I miss blogging.

I haven't had the time, nor the energy.

But I miss it.

So, I have some things planned, and I am coming back. Soon. Maybe even this week.

Woohoo!

Do I win some kind of parenting award for taking my 3 year old to her once a week ballet class when I would rather be in bed because I'm sick?

I doubt it.

But just thought I would ask.

Care about something.  Do something about it.  Share it with others.  Some will join you.   Some won't, and that's okay.  But care about something. 


This was my Facebook status the other day. It's also at the heart of my beliefs. The things I am going to care about will be motivated by my faith in God and the Truth of the Bible, my own interests and passions, and what I can actually do something about.

I care about orphans. I care about Haiti. I care about children. I care about those who truly cannot help themselves.

I have done some things about those things.

I am looking and praying for what else I can do.

I am asking God to show me, and to use me.

Something you can Do

Update 7:55 pm, Tuesday night:

Adoptive parents have been asked to stop calling. The clearance is essentially stalled out. The orphans need to get to the US Embassy--something hard and potentially dangerous to do pre-earthquake, let alone now. The One who can make this happen now is the Lord. So pray without ceasing that the children safely make it to where they need to go to get on planes.

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Three things to do. They are easy, though maybe uncomfortable.

1. Call your Governor, Senator, Representative. Say this: "I am calling on behalf of Orphans at The House of God's Children in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The children are ready to leave--they have visas, a plane, escorts, and families waiting for them here. They do not have clearance from our government only because there are also children going to Canada and Argentina from the same orphanage. The situation at the orphanage is now dire. They are out of water, formula and medication. The babies will start to die from dehydration. Please put pressure on our government to work with the other governments to get these children home. There is not time for a case by case review."

2. Commit to not eat out until Valentine's Day. On February 14th, donate every dime you would have spent to an orphanage. (Scroll down to previous post, I have listed 2).

3. Pray. I have 3 young children, I cannot stop and pray in silence often. I pray as I do dishes, I pray as I read through emails and blogs. I pray as I fold laundry. I pray as I fall asleep. I pray as I make meals. Pray, in your heart and mind, constantly, that we can get these kids to their adoptive parents right now.

I haven't had time to post. And then with the earthquake I have put all my energy into fundraising and praying. But, we got word that at least 2 orphanages, including 3 Angels, have travel permission and documents for all their kids to travel on Tuesday! Praise the Lord! Don't stop praying or giving...there are many details for their travel that will need to be facilitated, and then there will be a whole new wave of orphans in the coming days and weeks. But I did feel like posting a lighter post today. 

I have found some time to read lately. Not much, but I'm a fast reader, so my crazy mix of pleasure and educational reading has gone fairly quickly.  This historical, Christian Fiction was disappointing. I loved Lynn Austin's Refiner's Fire series, and expected to love this one, but I didn't. This Man's Story is fascinating, and once I am finished with it I plan to read it to the kids.  I am currently reading This, which I am enjoying thoroughly, but it is deep, thought provoking, and convicting--not something to speed through. All parents, and young men and women, should read it, but be warned: You will think differently when you are done. And I have also started This book on the Priority of Adoption, but want to read it slowly and take it all in. 

This book is fantastic! It's a short manual for creatively and practically developing your childrens' character. I highly recommend it to all parents, and the sooner you start the better. We know the authors, which only adds to the quality of the book because their grown children are all amazing young people. 

What are you reading? My friend and fellow mom of 3, Melissa, and I are looking for a book to go through together. Anyone have any suggestions?

I don't know about you, but Haiti has not been far from my mind lately.

But, truthfully, it hasn't been far from my mind for the past 3 years.

Because we have more than 2 biological children, we are not allowed to adopt from this country.  I grieved that law, then decided to do what I could for those who can adopt, and for the orphans that are in Haiti.

I am asking you to help now.

Pray. The stories I have heard come from Haiti, as horrific as they are, have a message of miracles too. Starting with the fact that every single orphanage I have heard of had no children seriously injured. There's the news crew that made it to an orphanage in horrible shape after we started to pray. I know that God is working in Haiti, I know our prayers matter. My every extra moment is centered around praying for Haiti, especially for the orphans.

3 Angels    Orphanage, Medical Clinic, School  
Donating to this organization puts funds directly into the hands of those who can help.

For His Glory   Orphanage with over 125 children. It's in dire need--out of water, out of formula, only 1 truck as shelter. Desperately needs help. I did hear that finally, today some workers made it there.

Troy and Tara Livesay    Missionaries in Haiti. Regular people with amazing dedication to the people of Haiti. They have somehow managed to get a team of people--DOCTORS--with supplies to them already. They need funds to get a clinic set up.

These are the people/organizations I know who can help the most. You and I, who don't speak the language or have emergency medical training...we cannot help by being there. These people can. And, to the absolute best of my knowledge, and I have looked intensively, every dime will go straight to helping--no percentage taken off for administration costs.

If you look on the right hand side of my blog, you will see a button for Swahbucks. Click it, and sign up. It's free. Then, use it as your search engine, and every so often you will be awarded a swagbuck. You can turn them in as donations for relief for Haiti. It's free to you. Plus, anyone who signs up with my button on the right earns me some swagbucks also, and I will donate them.

If you just aren't sure what to do, you can let me know and I will facilitate the donation for you. 3 Angels was started by people from my church. I get the updates, I live nearby the administrator. I can be sure the money gets there.

Thank you.