Faith like a Mustard seed

This Giveaway hasn't been the fastest but yet I knew this going in that I was going to have no goal, no expectation & leave it all in his hands.

 From the Moment I met Julia back in 2014 I knew there was something truly special about her.

Her Journey has had many twists & turns but yet she continues to have faith like a mustard seed.

Matthew 17:20
And He said to them, "Because of the littleness of your faith;for truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,'and it will move; and nothing will be impossible to you.

Faith that God will provide the funds to bring home Mary http://reecesrainbow.org/117343/sponsornalle-2. Like most families in the adoption world, she is continuing to give back to others http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2017/05/just-consider-for-moment.html

I could probably fill a book or 2 with thousands of children who have been advocated for/helped bring home because of Julia's efforts. Let's help give back to a lady who has given back time & time again. 

We have an awesome Giveaway going on right now http://lifesbeautifulbutterflies.blogspot.com/2017/04/faith-trust-love-giveaway.html with some sweet prizes including a brand new Kindle Fire!

$10 Olive Garden Gift card

Lovely Bibles

A special story

And More! 

So far I do believe $260 has come in, that is awesome! $100 MATCH HAS BEEN MET & EXCEEDED!!!

Once their Grant reads $7,640.46 it will be matched.
PLEASE NOTE I HAVE EXTENDED THIS GIVEAWAY TIL MAY 18TH!

To enter into the Giveaway:
$10-1 entry
$50-6 entries
Facebook share-Free entry
Tweet this-Free entry
Instagram post-Free entry
Blogpost-Free entry
PLEASE BE SURE ALL SOCIAL MEDIA POST ARE ON PUBLIC IF POSSIBLE!
Then come back to the giveaway post here http://lifesbeautifulbutterflies.blogspot.com/2017/04/faith-trust-love-giveaway.html & PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE A COMMENT ON THAT POST LETTING ME KNOW HOW MANY ENTRIES!

Comments are moderated so once I approve your comment it will be posted. Thank you all so much, let's do this for the Nalle family & for Mary!

I'm having faith like a Mustard seed, how about you?

To be Cherished, belong, & beloved

What does it mean to be cherished?

1.To protect & care for (someone) lovingly

2. Hold (something) dear

That's what comes up on Google when I searched it. 

Do you have something or someone you cherish? You know that ratty blanket you have had since the day you were born that you constantly slept with? Or that well loved stuffed animal you love?

For me One of my Cherished items from my childhood is my doll, Samantha. 

She was my doll the one I pretended to play adventures with a friend from Dance class, the one I took with me on many trips, the one that was my favorite. 

Anyway, it came to my heart that like my doll Samantha who I dearly cherished, it represents orphans as well. 

For you see, orphans don't have items of their own like I have my beloved Samantha doll. They share everything clothes, shoes, toys, & caregivers. Yes, nothing wrong with sharing but still is nice to have something that belongs just to you.

Like Samantha, they long to be loved & cherished in a family.

For Mary, she is a cherished & beloved daughter who just doesn't know it yet.

Her Mom is having faith that God will bring Mary home.

And I'm having Faith that we can help ease the cost of bringing Mary home.

https://lifesbeautifulbutterflies.blogspot.com/2017/04/faith-trust-love-giveaway.html

Love wins always! To donate go here http://reecesrainbow.org/117343/sponsornalle-2

Please don't forget about the Giveaway going on & Please share!

Faith, Trust & Love Giveaway

Trusting & having Faith that God's got whatever it may be isn't always easy but yet if we didn't where would we be?

Back in 2010, I discovered a blog http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/ by a sweet lady named Julia. 

Her story adopting Aaron, broke my heart in a very good way & for that I'm thankful. Over the last almost 7 years Julia has been such a great encouragement to me through my ups & downs of advocating for special needs orphans. She was always there when I asked for prayer or telling me not to give up no matter what.

3 yrs ago we got to meet in person & I will say she is 100% even more kinder in person.

Since adopting her son, Aaron they also went on to adopt again, John.

And now they are taking a leap of faith yet again for Mary http://reecesrainbow.org/117343/sponsornalle-2

A beautiful little girl who deserves the love of a family.

As we all know adoption isn't cheap but instead of focusing on fundraising this time they are putting their trust that God will provide for this adoption.

http://covenantbuilders.blogspot.com/2017/04/im-leaning.html

Thing is Julia, has given of herself time & time again to help others bring home their kids. Today is her Birthday & what better time to give back than a Birthday Giveaway fundraiser? Yes, Julia has hosted many Giveaways before & she has cheered me on as I did my own for others, so why not do one for her family?

I'm totally following her example putting my Faith & trust in God in this, no matter what. 

Julia, we love you & Happy Birthday! You have loved so many babes, let us surround you with that same Love.

So here's how you enter:
$5-1 entry
$20-5 entries
$40-10 entries
$50-15 entries
Facebook share-Free entry
Tweet this-Free entry
Instagram post-Free entry
Blogpost-Free entry
Just PLEASE make sure your posts are public!

You can go donate here http://reecesrainbow.org/117343/sponsornalle-2 
Just be sure to leave a comment saying you have done so, thanks!

Here are the prizes:

Brand New Kindle Fire donated by Anonymous

It's called a Beastie Band cat collar. They are soft, comfortable collars that stretch for safety. The unique cut to fit feature allows it to fit a kitten or big tomcat. Retail value $10. Donated by Jen KC

$25 Target giftcard donated by Patty L.

$10 Olive Garden Gift card donated by anonymous

 Natasha and the Christmas Wish 
Book trailer here https://www.facebook.com/pg/NatashaandtheChristmasWish/videos/?ref=page_internal

Donated by Katrina M.

A Bike To Call Their Own signed by Preston
Donated by Katrina M.

Beautiful Designed Personal size Bible
Holman Christian Standard Bible All Brand New
*Full color maps, you all concordance, Bible dictionary, words of Christ in red
Donated by Traci A

Purple

Dark Brown

King James Holy Bible on CD New Never used donated by Traci A.

Girls Jewelry Box about 8 in tall
Donated by Traci A

3 Day Trial Pack of Plexus Slim, the pink drink that balances blood sugar levels. Common benefits of consistent use of Slim Include more energy, less sigar cravings, better sleep and weight loss (results vary)

Donated by Traci A.

Owl Bracelet set donated by Leah H.

Let's do this for a Lovely girl who is waiting on the other side of the world for a mom who adores her!

Giveaway will end May 18th.

The Waves of Grief

Grief, It's not a subject most like to talk about much less myself but feel in my heart lead to share. 

In the Last 3 years my dog disappeared

And I lost 2 of the dearest ladies in my life, My Mamaw

And most recently My Great Aunt.

I'm not gonna Lie it hasn't been easy.

Grief comes in many stages & Holidays & Birthdays are tough. 

You try not to waddle around in your stage of grief but their are times when you know you can't handle something so you quickly avoid it. I was in the store shopping during the Holidays remembering one of my Grandmas last Christmas when we were at Kohls & she was taking her time picking out Holiday towels for her caregivers & had to quickly avoid the holiday towels section. I'm not one to cry in public or share my emotions but their are certain times you feel so overwhelmed.

Do you play the I wish I had done this game?

I know I try not to go there but somedays it makes me sad knowing I missed out on so much & with my dog wishing I could have calmed her from the storm.

We try to remember the Happy times but their are times when it is tough but you know what?

I'm thankful that I'm never alone.

I have a supportive family, great friends beside me & a God who loves me like crazy.

I know not all might have that which is why I wanted to share my feelings on this topic & want everyone to know your not alone. Grief is not an easy thing to go through, you feel lonely at times, you might question what you still have left in you, you start to be fearful of the what ifs of life & afraid of your heart breaking all over again.

I have dealt with most of those feelings, & I'm one to "stuff" them & not share but I want others to know if you need someone to talk with I'm here.

Cherish every day as if it were your last because that's the way I know my Mamaw & Great Aunt lived their lives. Most importantly I know God wants me to live my life that way so that's what I will do.

I know Grief is strong & hard at times, Satan is wanting it to tear you down but Gods light always will shine brighter than the darkness.

Their are days it's okay to Grieve, cry & miss your loved one. It's also okay to laugh, be happy, & smile too!

A Birthday wish

My Birthday is about 3 weeks away, in the past I have asked instead of gifts donations to orphans in need of forever families.

I did my 21 for 21 for my 21st Birthday http://lifesbeautifulbutterflies.blogspot.com/2013/02/feb-4th-2013-night-i-will-always-cherish.html, so now what? 

25 holds special meaning in my life as it means I reach the official age Limit to adopt (no I'm not ready yet) With that I celebrate that joy & what I want more this year is for other kids to know the love & joy family can bring which is why I'm launching/praying that 25 kids will find families by my 25th Birthday on Feb 4th. 6 have already found families praying for 19 more including the 16 above.

25 kids, 3 weeks lets do this!! 

The Gift of love

The gift of love is such a precious gift on this Christmas eve,

4 Years ago, we all were tight on funds so we as a family decided acts of service/time spent together would be our gifts to each other. And I was perfectly okay with that.

Both my Mom & Brother participated in helping gift wrap to spread the awareness of Reece's Rainbow. And my other brother gave me his change

The week of Christmas we went grocery shopping like we always did but I didn't understand why we were getting all the groceries & yet I knew we couldn't afford it. Then when I saw the gifts underneath the tree I was still wondering. 
It was when we opened gifts my dad handed out cards telling what he appreciated about each of us & that a group of people had chosen to bless us with Christmas gifts. 
That Christmas, was the one I will always remember not because it was about gifts but because it was about the gift of Love.

Over the years I have gotten several gifts of love this was what I got this year from a complete stranger who so kindly offered up her bag of goodies she got from the When Calls the Heart heartie reunion which I didn't get to attend. 

Like I said Love is a precious gift, one I don't take for granted. I'm so thankful for the Love of family God has blessed me with. 

Their are so many kids out there that don't have the gift of love.

Do you have room in your heart to give the gift of love?

Do you have a extra spot at your table so next Christmas I'm celebrating with you?

If you can't adopt do you have even $5 to spare to help whoever can adopt me?

Give the Gift of Love this Christmas by helping support these kids on the Miracle of Adoption Christmas Campaign! Because all they really want for Christmas is a family.

To donate to any of these kids go here & look for their picture or donate to another child http://static.reecesrainbow.org/macc/