An Awesome Update!

Look who broke $200!! Thanks, friends!   Still 2 more days on the blog!

And there's this from Ashley Haden.............. 

  " My original goal was simply to raise funds to buy 31 nets to cover babies in one orphanage...and you guys blew that away! You bought 86 nets for babies and children and 12 wind up/solar lanterns (upgraded from flashlights because these are larger and will light an entire room) for orphanages. And as if that wasn't enough, several generous folks sent unearmarked donations that purchased 3 first aid kits, many sets of new underpants and 20 plastic zippered mattress covers (mattresses often have mold growth due to soiling/lack of access to diapers) for 2 orphanages. I'm blown away by your generosity and HUGE hearts. I'm eager to share photos of all that you have done for these children. From the bottom of my heart, thank you!!"

     Do good.  Be rich in good deeds. Be generous and willing to share.  I Timothy 6:18

But you already know that.

Bujnosek Family AND An Additional Opportunity!

Thanks for supporting the Bujnosek family this week.  They're SOOOO close to $200! Can you help bump them up a bit?  They are traveling NEXT month!!

There's also another project you may be interested in.  We were contacted by Ashley Haden, a past G1S1Africa mama, in the middle of her 2nd adoption from Africa. This is what she wrote:

 

"There are 31 babies that need mosquito protection nets in this orphanage! My lofty goal is that perhaps we can provide each child with a net for their crib/sleeping space. This will reduce their chance of being bitten by a disease carrying mosquito at night by up to 90%! The nets I am purchasing are World Health Organization endorsed and insecticide treated (necessary for full protection) and cost $13/net. I will order them personally, receive them at my house and ensure they are delivered to the orphanage. If we end up with more net donations then we need I will use any excess to order wind-up (no batteries required) flashlights (Cost is $10 for 2 flashlights on amazon.com). There are very frequent power outages and the "mamas" that care for the children are finding it very difficult to feed bottles and care for sick babies in the middle of the night with no power. Thanks for helping these babies!"

Okay, I know you're already on board and ready to donate.  Get on your paypal and send a gift (remember, by choosing "sending $ to fam/friends"  you can avoid the fees)  Send your gift to: 

                AHHSTL@SBCGLOBAL.NET

Let's go ahead and buy all 31 babies a net. It can truly save their lives.

Thanks so much!