The time has come to be a part! Be a part of something God is calling us all to. To care for the Orphans and widows-James 1:27. Well remember Anika. I posted about her a few weeks ago. She needs a home. She needs her new parents. I love Love's heart and wanting to help this sweet little girl. As I was praying Dear Jesus what is my part? This song came on... Push play as you read the rest of this....
why does Anika wait?
the real answer is because her family just hasn't found her yet,
but i would guess that 2 other things play into it.
the fact that she is HIV+.
the fact that her adoption will cost a total $33,000.
i couldn't quit thinking about her. i woke up thinking about her.
i fell asleep hearing the gentle whisper that her family was out there...
that she wasn't our daughter, but we could help her home.
i would hug our Anika...safe, secure, loved....& be filled with sadness
for the Anika across the world who might have no concept of what those things mean.
so, i just want to clear up those 2 'barriers' that are keeping her waiting.
first, the fact that she's HIV+.
if you haven't heard the truth about HIV, you have to visit Project Hopeful.
the truth is that there is ZERO risk of transmitting HIV to someone else through casual contact.
this includes: hugging, kissing, biting, sharing food, taking a bath, sharing a toilet seat.
HIV is very manageable & with proper care, people with HIV have a normal life expectancy.
children with HIV need to take medication twice a day & see their
pediatric infectious disease doctor every few months.
that's it.
the second barrier? i understand that adoption is expensive.
the beauty in that is the way it allows others to rally around you
and bless you. so, i believe that Anika has a family out there.
i want to bless them.
i want them to see her sweet, little face & know.
i want them to not have money be an obstacle.
i want to make the difference for one. for Anika.
[and pray that it ripples, ripples, ripples.]
here is where you come in.
don't run. this is so easy. so fun.
i am giddy with excitement to watch this play out.
150 people [you!] have a get together in the month of May.
they invite 9 of their friends to have a night in instead of a night out.
each of those 9 friends [and you!] bring $20 to donate to Anika's adoption fund.
150 parties x 10 people x 20 dollars = $30,000
Anika's life spared from an institution & the hope of being part
of a loving family simply because you shared her story & had
a fun night with your friends in her honor!
why does Anika wait?
the real answer is because her family just hasn't found her yet,
but i would guess that 2 other things play into it.
the fact that she is HIV+.
the fact that her adoption will cost a total $33,000.
i couldn't quit thinking about her. i woke up thinking about her.
i fell asleep hearing the gentle whisper that her family was out there...
that she wasn't our daughter, but we could help her home.
i would hug our Anika...safe, secure, loved....& be filled with sadness
for the Anika across the world who might have no concept of what those things mean.
so, i just want to clear up those 2 'barriers' that are keeping her waiting.
first, the fact that she's HIV+.
if you haven't heard the truth about HIV, you have to visit Project Hopeful.
the truth is that there is ZERO risk of transmitting HIV to someone else through casual contact.
this includes: hugging, kissing, biting, sharing food, taking a bath, sharing a toilet seat.
HIV is very manageable & with proper care, people with HIV have a normal life expectancy.
children with HIV need to take medication twice a day & see their
pediatric infectious disease doctor every few months.
that's it.
the second barrier? i understand that adoption is expensive.
the beauty in that is the way it allows others to rally around you
and bless you. so, i believe that Anika has a family out there.
i want to bless them.
i want them to see her sweet, little face & know.
i want them to not have money be an obstacle.
i want to make the difference for one. for Anika.
[and pray that it ripples, ripples, ripples.]
here is where you come in.
don't run. this is so easy. so fun.
i am giddy with excitement to watch this play out.
150 people [you!] have a get together in the month of May.
they invite 9 of their friends to have a night in instead of a night out.
each of those 9 friends [and you!] bring $20 to donate to Anika's adoption fund.
150 parties x 10 people x 20 dollars = $30,000
Anika's life spared from an institution & the hope of being part
of a loving family simply because you shared her story & had
a fun night with your friends in her honor!
So Here I am.
I'm giving this a go on my blog, and I think I'm going to host a Euchre night at my house...instead of prizes, I'm gonna ask that each person donates $20.00 to her fund, and all Euchre fines will go to her account as well. I'm just a small part of this puzzle, but if enough small parts of a puzzle unite we can make something beautiful!
So if your in and want to donate, you can click the link above to donate...Please comment and express your heart on this. :)
XOXO!
Gina
2 comments:
I am soooo In!
thank you so much for jumping in and loving on Anika. this will be a blessing to her family and you might never know who else it will ripple out to & affect. THANK YOU!
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