Twas the Night of Christmas

Twas the Night of Christmas a girl waited across the ocean

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse;

Their was no stockings, no presents, no visit from Santa

Just a girl named Sasha waiting in an orphanage

She might have had a bed but dreams of a family danced through her head

Their was no Mama, no Daddy, no sibling to enjoy celebrating Christmas with

Just this girl named Sasha tucked away wishing for a family

She might not know it but yes, someone does care. I sure hope this is her last Christmas without a family. I know you might not have much but even the smallest makes a difference to this one. http://reecesrainbow.org/78127/sasha

The greatest gift was born on this day thousands of years ago, let us always remember that tis the real reason for Christmas. Merry Christmas & to all a good night!
Let's help make this the last year Sasha is without a family! ANGEL TREE ENDS DECEMBER 31ST so be sure to get donations made before then for it to count towards the Angel Tree goal!

Crazy Faith & Answered Prayers!

Well I have failed on the blogging part of mine but here's the update from the 1st Month of Angel Tree. As I shared before it took crazy leap of Faith to signup for 2 kids this year. Towards the beginning of the month I tried not to worry or doubt but sometimes life just throws it at you. Little did I know my prayer would turn out much bigger than I thought.

To start her off her grant I sent most of the funds I had earned from the last consignment sale as I stated in my last post. I also did an online auction for her & Ryan.
HER GRANT IS AT $291.36 TOWARDS HER ANGEL TREE GOAL

Ryan on the other hand, he was the one I was not expecting to sign up for but when they were still looking for warriors & if not for signing up he probably would have not been included on the Angel Tree. So I took that scary leap, I fretted over signing up for 2 but I had faith that somehow God will provide. His grant moved ever slowly, I put some money from selling stuff in his grant & he had donations come in.
His grant stands at $100.80 raised towards his Angel Tree goal.
OH AND DID I MENTION ABOUT A WEEK AGO HE WAS CHOSEN TO BE RODS RACING ORPHAN! To learn more about what they do you can read about it here http://rodsracing.org/our-story/
This has been the ANSWER TO MY PRAYERS. I WAS SO WORRIED ABOUT ADVOCATING & FUNDRAISING SO IT'S WONDERFUL TO HAVE THEM LOVE & SUPPORT MY ANGEL TREE BOY!
They have fully funded so many orphans I know Ryan will be soon enough! AS OF NOW THEY HAVE RAISED $1,347 FOR RYAN! Please check out their progress here http://rodsracing.org/meet-our-rods-orphan/
So you see I know that God has a plan & I just couldn't see it yet. Praying for that these two will find families & no matter if they reach their Angel Tree Goals or not I will know that I have done my best advocating on their behalf.

This past Monday my sweet friends, my mom & I sat at a table to gift wrap for my Angel Tree kids & raise awareness for Reece's Rainbow. 

Though we didn't wrap but 3 books for 2 people raising only $2.70, I appreciated my friends & mom going out of their way to support me. My Mom & I were able to share with several people who seemed really interested & it's our hope that they will spread the word. 
Sometimes I get discouraged, I admit that any adopting family or advocate does so I know I'm not alone in saying that. But you know what? I know "Gods got this" & ADVOCATING CAN BE JUST AS IMPORTANT. So I keep on, cause when I see orphans die alone simply from neglect it makes me sick & reminds me to keep on advocating. It reminds me what life is like for these kids. Heavenleigh had a family waiting for her. She died alone at AGE 5 WEIGHING 10 POUNDS. You might think it was her special needs but sadly she passed due to neglect.

And when I see before/afters of Children who have been adopted it gives me great hope that it IS WORTH IT.

So IF YOU DOUBT THEIR IS NO WAY YOUR PRAYERS OR ADVOCATING MAKES A DIFFERENCE 

WHEN YOUR LIKE MYSELF DISCOURAGED BY SUPPORT OR WONDERING IF ANYONE CARES

 IT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE TRUST ME!

If I hadn't advocated or helped Quinton, who knows where he would be nor would I have gotten to meet him.

So KEEP CALM, PRAY, ADVOCATE, ADOPT! And if you would like to support Sasha or Ryan by donating to their grants you can do so by going here http://reecesrainbow.org/78127/sasha & here http://reecesrainbow.org/93124/ryan