We had the pleasure of being here for the 50th year anniversary celebration last weekend. Gabe and I have been coming here for 22 of those years! It was essentially a huge family reunion! … Read more about 50th Anniversary Celebration
What do we do all day?
Well, that varies. But here is a sample. Some days are sort of like this! 6:15 am get kids up... brush teeth and get dressed. Somehow this takes 30 minutes. Do not ask me why! … Read more about What do we do all day?
Time with the Kids
Lots of time hanging out with the kids who live here... at both sites. One day we did some coloring... thanks, Grandma Haerer, for the art supplies! The boys playing … Read more about Time with the Kids
The stories of why kids live here…
Both Gabe and I are working on the child sponsorship program among some other misc. things. He has made contact with several churches asking about Orphan Sunday, as well as working with the … Read more about The stories of why kids live here…
Expect the Unexpected Part 2- blessings!
(In other words, lest I sound like I was complaining in the last post, here are a bunch of good things we didn't see coming...)1. Went to the beach in San Diego on Saturday. Beautiful weather and … Read more about Expect the Unexpected Part 2- blessings!
Expect the Unexpected!
Once we heard a sermon with this title: Expect the Unexpected, and it has been kind of a running joke ever since. Because it really doesn't make sense... unless maybe you are living in a … Read more about Expect the Unexpected!
UPDATE: You can sponsor a child for ANY AMOUNT per month!
One day this week, I sat with a girl who recently moved from another orphanage. At that orphanage, she had a lot of sponsors. She showed me EVERY picture her sponsors had ever sent her... … Read more about UPDATE: You can sponsor a child for ANY AMOUNT per month!
Where Are We Sleeping Tonight?
So we are beginning our third week here, and have been back and forth between the two sites of the children's home, sometimes sleeping at the country site (in the nice 3 bedroom house) and sometime … Read more about Where Are We Sleeping Tonight?
Orphan Sunday!!
Our goal here is to raise $50,000. The orphanage is in it's 50th year, so we are trying to raise 50 for 50! :) One of the ways that we are seeking to do this is to find 100 new child sponsors! … Read more about Orphan Sunday!!