WOW! I can stand here and truly tell you that with all my heart I believe Prayer is POWERFUL!!     


In just a few days:

• God took removed all that was in the way of getting Hadlynn a new home in Haiti! (See post below). At the beginning of the week, Hadlynn was not going to be able to get a roof to finish the project.  Now, she will not only have a roof, but a separate bathroom and shower building!
• He helped me get over writer's block and crank out my 16 page Teacher of the Year essay application that I've been struggling over these last couple weeks.  

He is also opening new doors to help us in funding our $45,000 adoption goal! At this time, we are about $20,000 away from reaching it. 

• We were awarded a matching grant of up to $4000 through Lifesong for Orphans and the We Care for Orphans fund! If we show that we've raised $4,000 by APRIL 25th, they will match that amount!!! WAHOO!  We are so grateful for the possibility of receiving $8,000 overall!  Thank you, Lifesong, We Care Adoption Fund, and supporters!  

http://www.lifesongfororphans.org/adGrantLoans.html

• AND we were also given an opportunity through the BOTH HANDS project to raise even more funding! We are working to rally a group of 10-15 adults who will commit to working on a widow's home for a day, and raise support by asking people to sponsor our family for the event. Two families are helped in the process! So clever! I'm pumped for this event and where God leads it. Bring it on!

I'll be posting with details on how you can help with Lifesong and Both Hands if interested. The cool thing is that both of these are non-profit organizations, and all support is tax-deductible!  If you have already supported us, I am going to be trying to get in touch with you on how we can get you a deduction. :)   

In whatever struggles you are facing at this current time, do not give up hope!  I am living proof that I have been tried and tested in many many ways over these last few months.  I'm still standing and seeing light at the end of the tunnel.
The first five minutes of this video explain the creativity of the Both Hands project...such a great way to help a widow and unite families like ours at the same time! I know it's a big undertaking, but we're thrilled to be given this opportunity. 

Both Hands Story Video from Both Hands Foundation on Vimeo.

Haiti!

My friends are in Haiti this week, helping God accomplish what he does best. Being amazing. While I desperately want to visit Haiti again,  I feel as though I've been doing quite enough fundraising lately.  It was a difficult decision to make while I am sitting at home surrounding myself with my same old usual routines.  However, I feel at peace about staying home, and know God wants me to rest up, which is something I haven't been doing a lot of lately.  So, I've been following the journey of my church and friends like a hawk and praying for the great things God will continue to do in them and through them this week.

Hadlynn's Home Construction Day 1

I couldn't help but notice that their group was unable to fund the final amount needed to put a roof on this lovely woman, Hadlynn's home while they are there.  I was very encouraged as I watched this video, and found out that if I gave this week online, there are Praying Pelican Staff members on site  that can deliver the money towards getting Hadlynn's home finished! The instant ability of having a hand in changing this woman's life is mind blowing to me.  If you are interested in joining this effort, it is easy and only takes a few minutes.  Your donation is tax-deductible, too!

1. Click the link below, and go to "support."  Click "Haiti relief," and enter your donation amount.

    http://www.prayingpelicanmissions.org/ 

2. Email info@prayingpelicanmissions.org to specify the cause is for Shepherd College's mission project to build a home for Hadlynn.  

3.  Pray!  John 16:24 Until now, you have not asked for anything in my name.  Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete.