Ramblings from Bekah

I just wanted to share this post from Bekah today:

http://www.ramblingsbybekah.blogspot.com/2012/11/complaints.html

T action

His new phrase...  "Hang On"

 

 

Delicate Fortress Creations-- Cyber Monday

 

Shop Delicate Fortress Creations today on Cyber Monday and make your purchases matter :)

Fabulous items that all make a difference in the lives of people.

Today!! For every order over $75, you will receive one of our "live beautiful" t-shirts for free. Simply add it to your cart and check out with the coupon code "BEAUTIFUL".

As an added bonus, every order placed between 6am-12pm EST will receive 15% off the entire order and free shipping!

 
Shop through my link if you'd like to give me some shopping credit as well :)

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A Goat for Christmas?

for people around Awassa, Ethiopia?

Why a goat?

A goat is a very important investment for these families and is equal to about a half year’s salary!  Something that is normally unattainable—you can help to make happen!

Our partners in Ethiopia identify the families that could most benefit from a goat and deliver them and make sure they know how to take care of them and check on them afterwards as well.

When Greg and Rebekah delivered goats in October they met this government representative:

who emphasized to them how extremely important this is. She spoke and expressed thanks for the gifts that would change the way that these families lived.

To us it may just be a goat--to them it is a source of fresh milk and future offspring.

She  gave thanks to God for sending us and for the donors and all the families we represent.

Would you like to join us in this? 

You can give a goat for Christmas or someone’s birthday and we will send you a card that you can print or email for the recipient. 

They are $45 each!

Use this link:

PS.  Fun fact:  What we call a goat here is called a sheep there. :) We commonly refer to it as the ‘sheepgoat’ :) 

Your PayPal receipt will say sheep.

Thank you so much!!

~Charisa

Fall in the Valley

We are blessed to live in a beautiful valley.

Mountains all around and it is beautiful in the fall.

 

Preacher man :)

a 6yr old, a goat and $12

Want to be a part of a really neat story?

that involves this sweet girl?

and a goat?

and people in Awassa, Ethiopia?

and 12 of these?

Go here and take a look:

http://hannahandjimmy.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-12-project.html

Why Project HOPEFUL Awassa?

Why Project HOPEFUL Awassa?

In working with Project HOPEFUL’s FIG (Family in the Gap) program we have developed a program that connects a family in Awassa to another family that desires to ‘stand in the gap’  for them.  All of our FIG children will receive the following (some of which live at Ajuuja while others live alone or with family in the community in and around Awassa)

• clothing and shoes two times a year
• medical checkup twice a year and medication in the case of sickness
• basic hygiene materials three times a year
• food support (formula/milk for children in the center and wheat for children in the community)
• all the necessary school supplies twice a year with school uniform and back bag once a year
• annual recreational trip around Awassa
• annual get together at Ajuuja Center
• sporting goods like balls, soccer shoe and jerseys
• regular prayer with men of God invited from different churches at Awassa
• Christmas and Easter celebrations with staff at Ajuuja and invited guests from the community

We are thankful for the work that Project HOPEFUL does and consider it a privilege to join the effort. We know that God loves the Awassa children more than we can even comprehend and pray that our efforts will bring glory to His name as we heed His call to bring help to widows and orphans.

In your role as FIG advocate you agree to:

• commit to praying regularly for “your” child or family
• financially support for $30 per month

There are many other ways to support our Awassa Initiative:

• You can give one time donations to our general fund to help fund special needs and things that monthly donations may not cover.
• You can be a monthly giver of any amount to help fund projects and children who do not have a FIG yet. Every single dollar helps.
• A goat or sheep can be provided for a family to provide meat or income from their offspring for $45 each.

We will also have income generating projects and skill training to help people achieve independence. You could help a family start their own business (tailored to what that family could realistically do in their area and ability.) Contact us if you  or your business would like to be a business backer for a family in the community.

Here are a few of the children that YOU could make part of your family!

 

(if the slide show doesn’t show up head over to this link: https://picasaweb.google.com/105253626628862918579/ChildrenNeedingFigs?authuser=0&feat=directlink)

To contact us with questions or to set up a FIG partnership email us   charisa@projecthopeful.org

You can also join us at facebook and see live updates and pictures:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/ProjectHOPEFULAwassa/

To donate go here:  https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=3ZHN93DF45HLL

Thank you for your love of the orphan!

Greg and Charisa Knight

www.forsuchasthese.blogspot.com

Project HOPEFUL Awassa Newsletter Signup!

Waiting 6 yr old boy-Ethiopia

HS

 

Age 6 years old

Gender Male

Country Ethiopia

Waiting since May 16, 2012

The orphanage staff describes HS as an active child. He enjoys playing outdoors, throwing and catching balls and just running around. They also say that he communicates very well (in his native language) with both children his age and adults. The orphanage staff specifically said that he ‘respects his elder people very well’. HS can write his own name and tie his own shoes.

Are you his forever family? Can you help us to advocate for him so we can find his family for him?

A mom who was just there for court wrote this about HS (and she has some great pictures of him that I wish I could share on this blog!)

He is very sweet and polite. The biggest story that sticks out in my mind was when our girl N came to meet us at the care center. It was a completely new environment for her, you could tell she was not sure what to think of it all. HS had not gone to school with the other older kids that day and was spending time hanging out with us and our kids. When N joined us, he noticed how she was feeling; he ran to his bed and pulled out his sticker stash from under his mattress. Stickers are prized possessions at the care center, so I was very touched when he handed our little girl and full sheet of mermaid stickers. She lit up. It was so sweet of him. He spent the rest of the afternoon hanging out with us. Also, he is very athletic and was able to do some pretty cool contortion moves.

He is a wonderful boy and we really hope he finds a family soon. I wouldn't think he
is much older than 7. He is super sweet and got along great with all of the
kids.

---

From another mom:

I would say the older child is definitely older than 6. I sat and read an
Amharic-English phrase book with him for quite a while this afternoon. He is
a good reader, and trying hard to learn English. Very sweet and polite.

---

from another mom:

HS is polite and gentle despite the fact he is a very happy, active and athletic boy! His focus was very much on playing with the new soccer ball we brought to the care center. His eyes were bright and hopeful when he greeted me with a handshake, but was super happy to settle for a hug instead. He has a sweet and open demeanor and a vibrant energy about him. He was kind to our 2 1/2 year old daughter.

While we didn't get a chance for any one on one time with HS, my husband and I fell in love with ALL the boys at the care center. They had a collective joy that touched our hearts. We were touched by their politeness, and it was hard not to get caught up in their play. I would without reservation, say that HS is a normal, bright, loving, active, happy boy ready for a forever family. I know he is ready to give and receive love.

 

If you’d like to find out more about HS or talk to these moms that met him feel free to email me at gcknight@verizon.net 

You can also contact IAN at:

1 303-691-0808 waitingkids@internationaladoptionnet.org

Ethiopian Coffee Anyone?

TOMOCA COFFEE!!

Ethiopian coffee anyone?

We have some awesome whole bean Tomoca coffee for sale to pay for the next trip to Ethiopia.

500 g bags. (1.1 lb)

$20 a bag (includes shipping--locals it's $15 for you!)

BEST coffee in the world. Let me know if you want a bag!

PS. We have a limited supply. (and I am still debating on how much to hoard  keep for myself. So..if you want it..order soon!

Paypal link is: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=JGYLKB52759SS

Bekah's Orphan Sunday Video

Fun Times

Leave a baby for a while with a cup of milk—you may end up with this:

And if you hear him yelling ‘shabundy” over and over….it really means that has taken the wet coffee grounds out of the trash and rubbed them all over your couch.

And Greg and I have never been so proud of Rebekah to end up on Duck Dynasty’s Look-A-Like site. Page 9. My daughter. Dressed like Si.

A gem this girl is. :) 

This is what she does on Fridays while we are at co-op….instead of studying for her CLEP tests.

Yep.  Just an average day at our house.