Many aspect of orphan care involve this kind of trust. Obviously adoption can feel like a leap off a cliff, but sacrificial giving involves much trust, and even advocating for orphans can expose a person to ridicule and persecution (a strong word, but you would not believe the flack some people receive when they advocate...I have been very fortunate in that regard).
Today I want to tell you about some orphans who need advocacy and money in their grant funds, but most of all they need a loving family to bring them home. Please prayerfully consider if you should do any of the above.
The first orphan I will tell you about it a sweet girl who has really captured my heart. She has captured it so much that I have given to her grant fund, posted about her on my birthday, dreamed about her, and have even seriously prayed about bringing her home myself. However, I have come to realize that we are not the family God has for her. Her family is out there somewhere (it would be cool if they were within driving distance so I could meet her in person). This sweet girl is Suzanne. Isn't she adorable?
In this picture she looks cute and well-cared for, but Suzanne has been transferred to an institution. Just typing those words conjures up horrible images. There is a giveaway on this blog for people who donate to Suzanne. You can help this sweet girl and have a chance to win an iPad or a Kitchen Aid food processor.
The second girl I am going to tell you about hasn't been blessed with a cute picture, but she isn't any less precious to Jesus.
Arina P. needs a family and money in her grant fund can help her find that family. Julia, whose son Aaron was in an institution (and whose blog I linked to about institutions above), is advocating for and hosting a giveaway for the passed over children. Children who have been listed on the Reece's Rainbow Angel Tree for years without finding a family. Several of these children are plagued with bad pictures. What if your future depended on one snapshot?
Do you trust God? Can you trust Him enough to provide for your needs as you give? Can you trust Him to take the leap of faith it takes to bring one of these girls home?
You made my day!! Thank you for featuring Arina!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy to do it. Your post about the pictures really hit home. It is easy to be drawn to a cute picture, but the kiddos with unflattering pictures (or no pictures like my angel, Jovie) often have a tougher time. You are doing a good thing (a God thing!), advocating for these precious children, Julia!
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