tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75936960779413322682024-02-19T07:31:08.586-08:00One Less Orphan, One Less Broken HeartSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-21109010312941593972012-11-28T02:45:00.002-08:002012-11-28T02:45:21.848-08:00This one too IS our problem!<a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/11/this-one-too-is-our-problem.html">this one too IS our problem!</a><br />
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<br />She's the face of desperation.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">"I was hungry and you fed me."</span></i></span></b><br /><br />Of injustice.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">"I was thirsty and you gave me a drink."</span> </i></span></b><br /><br />Of <i>horrendous,</i> unfathomable<i> </i>neglect.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"<span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">I was homeless and you gave me a room."</span></i></span></b><br /><br />And incomprehensible suffering.<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>"<span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">I was shivering and you gave me clothes."</span></i></span></b><br /><br />She's another precious child of God so <u>urgently</u> needing to be rescued from her life of hell on earth.<br /><br />This is Zoey.<br /><br />A daughter of the Most High King! A darling little angel created in the image of a Father in heaven who <i>never</i> makes mistakes. <br /><br />A priceless and most valuable TREASURE just waiting to be found.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Zoey is almost SIX years old!<br /><br /><u>And weighs a mere 10 POUNDS!</u><br /><br />She is merely existing in the confines of her crib. She is fed by tube--which clearly is just <i>not</i> enough. Zoey NEEDS a family to rescue her. She needs medical attention and someone to love her passionately and help her to become all that she can be in this life. She needs parents who will become her biggest cheerleaders and advocates.<br /><br /><b>Zoey needs to be loved. Unconditionally. For who she is--fearfully and wonderfully made</b>!<br /><br />There are just a few weeks to find a family for this beautiful little girl. The thought of her <i>not </i>being chosen--and being left there to die--is honestly more than my heart can bear. Just like my sweet <a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/08/all-about-hasya.html"><span style="color: #dd4e82;">Hasya</span></a> (and every other child on the planet!), this one too deserves to be given a chance at LIFE.<br /><br />Proverbs 24:12 tells us that "<i>Once our eyes are opened we cannot pretend we do not know what to do. God, who weighs our hearts and keeps our souls knows we know and holds us responsible to act</i>."<br /><br />God holds us all responsible to act!<br /><br />In his incredible book (that totally turned my life upside down), <i>The Hole in Our Gospel</i>, Richard Sterns so accurately said of many of us in the church when faced with dire situations, "Sorry, not my problem!" Of course this little girl IS our problem! "Our," as in <i>all </i>Christians. We're the ones who the Father has <i>commanded</i> to "care for the widow and the orphan" (as it says in the book of James).<br /><br /><b>The world is not called to care for the fatherless...we are! </b><br /><br />We cannot turn a blind eye, walk away, and forget about the atrocious catastrophe that happens to the most innocent of human beings. We simply cannot.<br /><br />There are times when we are called to rally for the sake of another human being--one who will never be able to pay us back or give us a single thing in return. As John Wooden once said, "You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you." <br /><br />Zoey IS our problem, Church! As the body of Christ, we are <i>required </i>to care for, to reach out to, to go to, to feed, to clothe, to give to...and to open our hearts to the 'least of these,' as the Bible calls them.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">
<i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36" id="en-MSG-10284">"Then the King will say to those on his right, </span></i></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36" id="en-MSG-10284">‘Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! </span></i></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36" id="en-MSG-10284">Take what’s coming to you in this kingdom. </span></i></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36" id="en-MSG-10284">It’s been ready for you since the world’s foundation. </span></i></span></i><br /><i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36" id="en-MSG-10284">And here’s why:</span></i></span></i></div>
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<i><u><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">I was hungry and you fed me,</span><br /><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,</span><br /><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">I was homeless and you gave me a room,</span></i></span><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i> </i></span></span></u></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: medium;"><i><u>I was shivering and you gave me clothes</u>."</i></span> </span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">~~ <b>Matt 25:35-38</b> (The Message)</span></i></div>
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<span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">Please, I'm begging you all, if nothing else, <b>would you please be a voice for Zoey today</b>? Would you help us to spread the word on her desperate need for someone to CHOOSE her as their daughter? Time is short! Not even one single day can be wasted. <span style="color: #cc0000;"> </span></span><br /><br /><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Zoey's health is critical and she needs OUT of there as soon as is humanly possible. </b> </span></span></div>
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<span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">We are waiting for updated medical information and photos of Zoey. She lives in the same country as our <a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/08/a-display-of-his-splendor_28.html"><span style="color: #dd4e82;">Hasya </span></a>and <a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2012/08/why-him.html"><span style="color: #dd4e82;">Kael</span></a>. I will share any updates as soon as I get them. For additional information, please contact <i>shele337@gmail.com. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: medium;"><b><span class="text Matt-25-34-Matt-25-36">Pray, Church! Pray that this one too WILL BE SAVED!</span></b></span></div>
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Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-19828458165341668062012-01-27T15:31:00.000-08:002012-01-27T15:31:37.519-08:00Help Corrie Find Her Forever Family<strong>From Lynsay</strong> (<em>who has cared for and cherished Corrie since she was just a baby</em>):<br />
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Writing to describe Corrie in an email, for a blog post, seems almost impossible. I may be able to write eloquently on occasion, but finding words to describe this precious girl escape me, I think perhaps because there just are no words. <br />
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In one word she is <em>amazing</em>, but that doesn’t cover it. <br />
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If it was only me describing her as such I would expect you would think my words probably come from the heart of a mother who loves their children unconditionally, and you would be right, BUT it isn’t just me, there is a huge long list of people who would describe her as such, and I have that list. <br />
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Corrie’s history is complex and in places unknown. She came to us when she was approximately 10 months old. She had septicemia originating from a complicated kidney infection, she was near death and gasping when she arrived at the hospital. She was starving and weighed a mere 3kgs. <br />
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After 2 months in the hospital, and several month of rehabilitation at home she began gaining weight and growing. Still she had multiple complicated medical problems ongoing. <br />
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Corrie’s struggles and medical problems throughout the years have continued to cause problems. Many times it has been three steps forward, five backwards. She has struggled with illness and faced multiple surgeries to repair her imperforate anus. <br />
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Through it all she has kept her bright smile and infectious laughter. Everyone who meets her loves her as she never has anything but smiles for anyone she meets. <br />
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Her current medical situation is complicated. She is 3.5 years old and has severe delays. She is small, about the size of some of our 2 year olds. Her chromosome panel came back normal BUT every medical professional suspects a chromosomal problem. She appears at first glance to have either Down Syndrome OR Turner’s syndrome however her chromosomes are normal. <br />
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Her needs include physical therapy, rehab, ongoing support for her multiple medical needs including imperforate anus, and developmental and speech therapy. We do suspect she is deaf and have been trying to have this evaluated but it has been very difficult to get here. <br />
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Corrie needs a family, she deserves a family, and any family would be blessed to have her as their daughter. If we didn't live here, we would adopt her in a heartbeat, but she needs more than we can give. We can't give her the health care and therapy she needs here, it just isn't available. Our lives have been dramatically changed by this little girl. <br />
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Corrie's file is being prepared by her orphanage. Corrie needs a serious family, and she needs them ASAP. She doesn't have time to wait much longer here, preferably she needs a family who are close to being able to submit a dossier. <br />
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<strong>This is an urgent situation.</strong> Every day she is here and not getting the help she needs precious time is being wasted. Her doctors have all agreed wholeheartedly and have said she needs to get to America ASAP.<br />
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Please help Corrie to find her forever family!<br />
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<strong>UPDATE:</strong> The latest on how Corrie is doing...<br />
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"She is amazing and changing so much I tell you! Amazing to see. She is feeding herself (HUGE feat!) she is starting to sign. She signs that she loves me when she sees me then giggles because she thinks it is so cool. She says hello by giving someone a hug, but then she wants to come back to me, it isn't like she has no fear of people, that is just how she says hello! She is AWARE of everything going on around her!"<br />
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What a beautiful little girl who is so deserving of family (as is <em>every</em> child!). If anyone would like more information on Corrie and her adoption, please contact Lynsay at <a href="mailto:mspnews@gmail.com"><span style="color: #cc0000;">mspnews@gmail.com</span></a>. Please can we ask that only those who are serious about adopting Corrie inquire at this time. Thanks.<br />
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<em>Blessings,</em><br />
<em>Team One Less Broken Heart</em>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-82518667769405869452011-12-04T18:10:00.000-08:002011-12-04T18:10:31.986-08:00The Beads - Whitten Family Adoption<h3 class="post-title entry-title">The Beads </h3><div class="post-header"><div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3n-ejITv3eCcFDREFf8xOaU0z4MCplGh3BUYBDGKixOzBD-sgaAmp2GK_XnmIq5EN7BjWQYDL2eq7o_IRkHWcZ_3g18j5H3zE_BtamLV_IdJe_LfrCwXA99boR8VVD-cSCGFYe8yVBU/s1600/bead1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" closure_uid_fr90bm="2" dda="true" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ3n-ejITv3eCcFDREFf8xOaU0z4MCplGh3BUYBDGKixOzBD-sgaAmp2GK_XnmIq5EN7BjWQYDL2eq7o_IRkHWcZ_3g18j5H3zE_BtamLV_IdJe_LfrCwXA99boR8VVD-cSCGFYe8yVBU/s320/bead1.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The beads woven into this bracelet have a very special meaning. This bracelet is helping to bring two treasures home from Ethiopia. Two sisters that have been waiting for their forever family for over three years now. For more than three years they have seen other treasures go home to their forever families. Soon, these two sisters will be making their own journey home with their forever family. No longer orphans, no longer alone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">Yesterday I participated in our womens ministry Cookies and Creation. It was an event where homemade cookies and homemade items were sold. One of the tables was selling these bracelets. The money raised will help one of our pastors and his wife bring home their two treasures. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">May 2011 they traveled to Ethiopia to help their sister/brother ~in ~love bring home their two boys. While they were there God spoke to their hearts. And now, they are in the process of bringing home their two little girls.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">The two orange beads surrounding the four smaller green beads represent Pastor and Mrs. Whitten, the mama and papa. The two green beads next to the orange ones represent their two kiddos, and the two green beads in the center represent their two new treasures waiting to come home.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">And the round orange bed at the end...Is God, tying the all together as one family!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: medium;">You can follow their amazing journey here </span><a href="http://2lessorphans.wordpress.com/"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #999999;">http://2lessorphans.wordpress.com/</span></span></a><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Watson Family Adoption -</span><a href="http://www.engendo.org/family/watson/"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.engendo.org/family/watson/</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Brett and Arlene Watson have long had adoption on their hearts. In addition to their two biological children, Ryan and Lauren, they have adopted Ben (from South Korea) and Christine (locally) after the loss of her mother. Brett and Arlene have a heart for children and have been in youth ministry for over 15 years. Brett is currently a pastor at a church in the Sarasota area. Arlene is in attending USF to complete her Elementary Education degree. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Arlene traveled with friends to an adoption retreat in early 2011 she came home with a heart touched by the plight of orphans in Uganda. After prayer and planning the entire Watson family decided to move forward. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In September of 2011 they were called to adopt a very special little boy and knew very quickly that this was the son that they had been praying about. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">They are selling some really cool purses to raise the needed funds to bring their boy home. Go to their blog at </span><a href="http://www.engendo.org/family/watson/"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.engendo.org/family/watson/</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> and check out their purses.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Will you support them in their journey to bring home their boy? Prayerfully consider donating via the button on thier blog or by mailing a check to Watson Adoption, In Care of Engendo.org, PO Box 7444, Wesley Chapel FL 33545. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Team One Less Broken Heart</span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-30884127241893174292011-09-30T05:54:00.000-07:002011-09-30T05:56:15.594-07:00LET'S HELP THE FENSKE TREASURES COME HOME<a href="http://www.chaoticandcomfortable.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.chaoticandcomfortable.blogspot.com</span></a><br />
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The Fenske family of four is made up of Dad Fenske, Mama Fenske, and two beautiful little peeps that they brought home thru the miracle of adoption. Shannon and hubby are in the process of bringing home three more of God's treasures. But, they need help in raising the needed funds to make this happen. Shannon has started selling AVON in hopes of earning extra income to apply towards their adoption expenses. As those of you who have fundraised for your own adoptions know, FUNDRAISING IS HARD! But, each and every dollar is such a blessing to the family working so hard to bring their kids home. <br />
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Stop by the Fenske's blog and say hello, become a follower, leave a comment encouraging them on their journey. Do you need to do some Christmas shopping? Why not stop by Shannon's AVON on line webstore and order some products? This would be a tremondous help to them. <br />
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Below is a little information from Shannon - Mama Fenske. <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">It's not easy, especially in today's society where we are expected to be strong and self-sufficient, to admit that we need help. It's not easy or even acceptable to ask for help. I certainly never thought there'd be a time when I would be pushed to do it. But, here we are, in a position where we need help. I have found something that is worth setting aside pride for - actually, not something, rather five little someones. There is nothing I wouldn't do for my children. So, I come to you, my heart open, my soul bared, asking for support whether it be in the form of a financial contribution, prayer, or forwarding this message or links to our fundraisers.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">I get that the economy is terrible. I get that everyone is struggling in their own way. I get that no one really has "spare change" lying around. But, I also know that none of us is suffering as much as any child who is stuck in an orphanage. We have several ways that people can help if they feel compelled. All I ask is that you consider passing our info along to friends, family, church members, coworkers, anyone who you think might listen. Please encourage people to visit our blog, friend me on Facebook, email me, snail mail me, whatever. I would love the opportunity to educate and advocate if anyone wanted to learn more about adoption or specifically adoption of children with special needs. The Holidays are rapidly approaching and we want nothing more than the gift of our family to be whole!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Visit our blog: www.chaoticandcomfortable.blogspot.com</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Tax-deductible, secure donations to: www.fromhivtohome.com click on the Network for Good icon and designate the donation for The Fenske Family OR mail to: From HIV to Home, PO Box 19212, Denver CO, 80219. A tax receipt will be sent to you by mail. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: blue;">Handmade Tutus: Any size, any color shipped direct to you - only $20 each! Perfect GIFTS!</span><br />
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Let's help this family bring their three little ones home to their forever families. Each and every one of us can make a difference in the lives of these three orphans.<br />
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Team One Less Broken HeartSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-8420572341689439842011-09-10T11:42:00.001-07:002011-09-10T11:42:48.987-07:00Helping Bring Them Home - with Avon!<span style="font-size: large;">Yes, I've held one Avon adoption fundraiser and am just kicking off my second one with another family who is preparing to travel soon for their precious little one. I'm excited to see how God blesses this family thru the Avon fundraisers.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you need help raising adoption funds, give me a holler and I'll be glad to help you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i>Bringing them home, one orphan at a time</i></span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-11984916689191034742011-08-05T14:36:00.000-07:002011-08-05T14:36:03.938-07:00QUICK EASY FUNRAISING<span style="font-size: large;">Are you looking for an easy fundraiser to help bring in needed funds for your adoption? Are you getting close to traveling and need some extra cash for travel? Do you need to pay some last minute expenses?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Send me an email and I can tell you how I can help you do that by helping you with an Avon fundraiser. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I started selling Avon for that specific purpose. To help families raise their adoption expenses. If you would like more information, please send me an email </span><a href="mailto:onelessorphan@yahoo.com"><span style="font-size: large;">onelessorphan@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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Team One Less Broken HeartSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-88744489233210365212011-06-10T16:23:00.000-07:002011-06-10T16:23:25.885-07:00NEW HELP FUNDRAISING??!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUZUZth4rqsrFxs2OBtPcBtEtqotUgo09cKirO2iSPRD6wQ7Nmd-hdfQDQSZ6Kme9sxGWwGz0flDAxpuvIRJDfJ_d3hCBlxDEht7dPk3AkmCzDCR5l3auZIsTepyrnf7itQEyLlYJ8XU/s1600/avon+logo.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121px" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUZUZth4rqsrFxs2OBtPcBtEtqotUgo09cKirO2iSPRD6wQ7Nmd-hdfQDQSZ6Kme9sxGWwGz0flDAxpuvIRJDfJ_d3hCBlxDEht7dPk3AkmCzDCR5l3auZIsTepyrnf7itQEyLlYJ8XU/s320/avon+logo.bmp" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Let me and AVON help you raise $$ to bring your treasure home! If you are interested, email me at </span><a href="mailto:onelessorphan@yahoo.com"><span style="font-size: large;">onelessorphan@yahoo.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br />
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<em><strong>Team One Less Broken Heart</strong></em>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-30460057724448798142011-05-24T19:39:00.000-07:002011-05-24T19:39:26.634-07:00GOD STILL PERFORMS MIRACLES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">YES HE IS. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">GOD STILL PERFORMS MIRACLES.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">HE DID SO TODAY!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">The Supreme Court in the country he is in, has overturned the judge's decision!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Guys, you were part of it!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Every single person who prayed and/or fasted?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Each and every one was part of history in the making!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">His name officially is:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">GOD ROCKS!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Helping to bring 4 treasures home,</strong></em></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="text-align: left;"><em><strong>Team One Less Broken Heart</strong></em></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" style="text-align: left;"><strong><em>"Bringing them home, one orphan at a time"</em></strong></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-2897990617287119362011-04-22T11:22:00.000-07:002011-04-22T11:22:54.097-07:00Thankful and Grateful<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32y_5qmMpOKhfDKroSHF8Wvw5wpRAbOR_tj1u5brP3X8y-bKgnMGB6g8XGAHnoXkIeoAL-sRZmIeYTMOar02RV4XmTJ15YpP06ASzIuPRuTk5dtDRIdoTSLWCsN-U_ixaXqWuPxWugE0/s1600/Jesus+on+the+Cross.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480px" i8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh32y_5qmMpOKhfDKroSHF8Wvw5wpRAbOR_tj1u5brP3X8y-bKgnMGB6g8XGAHnoXkIeoAL-sRZmIeYTMOar02RV4XmTJ15YpP06ASzIuPRuTk5dtDRIdoTSLWCsN-U_ixaXqWuPxWugE0/s640/Jesus+on+the+Cross.jpg" width="640px" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">At The Foot Of The Cross<br />
Where I Am Made Complete<br />
You Have Given Me Life<br />
Through The Death You Bore For Me</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">May your Easter be filled with love and joy</span></div><br />
<em>Thankful and so very grateful,</em><br />
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</div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-39246355072074323552011-04-19T14:01:00.000-07:002011-04-19T14:01:13.207-07:00Anthony Shares His Heart<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/mindful-of-orphan.html">http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/mindful-of-orphan.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">April 18, 2011</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">What is it in the heart of God that cares so much for the orphan? I don’t mean to question the obvious. My plea is more of an exclamation out of sheer amazement and pure awe.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“What is man that you are mindful of him?” Psalm 8:4</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And much less, what is a forgotten child that you are mindful of him? I have come to realize recently that an orphan child is not just abandoned by his family or even by her country. She is abandoned by the world. And at the risk of turning away any reader of this post, you and I are in the world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Before I entered the world of adoption, for most of my life, I never once was “mindful” of the orphan. Any orphan. That’s what orphanages are for, right? Those kids are taken care of! They get three square meals a day, surely. They sleep on beds and not on the street. They get love and attention from the caregivers of these institutions. Surely!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But most orphans do NOT get three square meals a day. They may NOT have beds to sleep on, just mats on the floor. And if they do have beds, where are the mattresses? We’re talking wooden or metal slabs. And all too frequently, they get attention from caregivers alright. How’s this for attention—fondling, rape, beating, being thrown in cribs, neglect, being left to wade in their feces and urine all day long, being tied to wooden “toilet” chairs, being rented out for the day to beggars who need to invoke more sympathy, and even murder?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are very real occurrences. I know. I have first-hand or second-hand experience on each of these happenings mentioned. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">How many orphans worldwide experience this on a daily basis? Well, think about this: today there are 147,000 million orphans in the world. That’s five million more than the entire population of Russia! Now consider that most of these orphans live in countries that are not “mindful” of them. You can imagine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">But now imagine this, even if an orphan lived in a five-star orphanage (we are imagining, right?), is his or her life better off without a family? If you are a five-year-old child, would you rather live a lonely existence at the Ritz Carlton or in a loving, Christian family that lives just above their means?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shame on me. I have not been mindful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If only. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If only the world heard the stories. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If only I had time and money to travel the world to shoot video footage what we hear on a frequent basis but the world doesn’t. I WISH that me and my video camera were invisible so I could stand behind the caregiver at her desk when eight-year-old Vanya from Eastern Europe runs up every day to see if a family is coming for him yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or when a friend of ours, who just arrived in a country for their second trip, gets ready to go back to her lodging after her first day back seeing their five-year-old. I want to shoot how he melts down in hysteria and tears, crying out, “Don’t let my mommy leave me! Don’t go, Mommy!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe then the world will realize why God’s heart breaks for the orphan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe then God’s people will get a fire under them to do something about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe then the Christian who is in awe of other families who adopt many times over will kneel down at their bedside tonight and do one simple thing: ask God what HE wants THEM to do about it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Maybe then we will finally see these millions of helpless, hopeless children find their forever families.</span> <br />
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<span style="background-color: magenta; font-size: large;"><strong>I am blessed to be able to call Anthony and Adeye friends. They have such a heart for the orphans of this world.</strong></span>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-61884938029042080282011-04-15T12:54:00.000-07:002011-04-15T12:54:21.489-07:00HELP MOVE VANYA'S MOUNTAIN - JOIN US IN PRAYER<h2 class="date-header">April 15, 2011</h2><div class="post hentry uncustomized-post-template"><a href="" name="6813772370388798332"></a><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/so-so-urgent.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">SO URGENT!!!!!!</span></a> </h3><div class="post-header-line-1"></div><div class="post-body entry-content">Dearest friends,<br />
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Oh my goodness....my heart is aching.<br />
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I come to you today <em>begging</em> for your help. Yes, I'm begging. <br />
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We <strong>desperately</strong> need a family for <a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/dream-come-true-giveaway.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Vanya</span></a> as soon as possible. Many people have inquired about adopting him. But things have changed and we URGENTLY need a family who is <strong><u>paperwork ready</u></strong>--one who has already done their home study and has USCIS approval. We need a family who can get to him quickly.<br />
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While I am not at liberty to give any details, I can tell you that Vanya's situation has turned into a critical need for prayer. He needs a paperwork-ready family to commit to him in the next few days...before it is too late.<br />
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Time is running out. <br />
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Do you know of a family who is already adopting a child from Ukr*ine? Do you know of someone who is traveling to adopt a child from there soon and may consider adding this precious boy to their adoption? Either a family who is already adopting, or a family who has all their paperwork ready and has been waiting on the Lord to show them the right child. <br />
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Friends, we urgently need your help....<strong>PLEASE</strong> spread Vanya's story on blogs, social networks, and adoption discussion groups. We absolutely <em>have</em> to find his family soon. The finances are not an issue--God has provided them. Now <em>all </em>we need is the right family--one who will say, "Here am I, Lord, send me!"<br />
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</div>With all my heart I believe that Vanya's family is out there. Why? Because I believe that God has provided in a miraculous way for this boy to come home. I believe in miracles in 2011! I do.<br />
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Please stand with us in prayer over the next few days...trusting that Vanya's family will come forward. How desperately he needs them now.<br />
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Pray, body of Christ! Pray without ceasing. Pray until Vanya is rescued and safely in the arms of those who love him.<br />
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Thank you for helping us today. Thank you for praying and bringing this boy before the Father. Thank you for trusting with us. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it.<br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">"If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”</span></em> <strong>Matt 17:20.</strong><br />
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</div>Any family who thinks they may be able to get to Vanya quickly, and would like more information, please contact <a href="mailto:chris@eliproject.org"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chris Malone</span></a> at the <a href="http://www.eliproject.org/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Eli Project</span></a> as soon as possible.</div><div class="post-body entry-content">The above post was written by Adeye over at nogreaterjoymom.com</div><div class="post-body entry-content"> </div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em><strong>Please join us in praying for a family to come forward soon for Vanya,</strong></em></div><div class="post-body entry-content"><em><strong>Team One Less Broken Heart</strong></em></div><h2 class="date-header"> </h2></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-33767094650514359342011-04-13T10:02:00.000-07:002011-04-13T10:07:02.929-07:00ADOPTION QUILT...Stay tuned<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vA0My1yekiaRBN4tcGD6IY80t_uhNSWSJSxWTNdIfMEaaZowsQoy0VKl9fL8ym0Wrwhq8MJwQ9VXzfe4KE5L-M_3MH5yMcckr_MaRZ-Xh4Zc-BotpQkS1OR8dTVG4XbaPlHZogGR54g/s1600/quilt6.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-vA0My1yekiaRBN4tcGD6IY80t_uhNSWSJSxWTNdIfMEaaZowsQoy0VKl9fL8ym0Wrwhq8MJwQ9VXzfe4KE5L-M_3MH5yMcckr_MaRZ-Xh4Zc-BotpQkS1OR8dTVG4XbaPlHZogGR54g/s320/quilt6.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Isn't this an awesome quilt?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">Maybe you see your adoption fundraiser t-shirt lovingly stitched into this quilt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Keep checking in and One Less Broken Heart and meet the 3 fundraising families and find out how you can have a chance to win this adoption quilt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>Blessings,</em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>Team One Less Broken Heart</em></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-9373199793975693342011-04-07T08:29:00.000-07:002011-04-07T08:29:35.944-07:00HELP VANAY'S DREAM COME TRUE<a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/dream-come-true-giveaway.html"><span style="font-size: large;">http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/dream-come-true-giveaway.html</span></a><br />
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</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">See this beautiful little boy? He has a dream. A dream that his mama and papa will find him and make him theirs forever.</span></strong> <strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Can you imagine being 8 years old and having that dream? Wondering every single day if it will be your turn today.</span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Anthony and Adeye from nogreaterjoymom.com are holding the DREAM COME TRUE GIVEAWAY. It is incredible with over 100 items. The body of Christ has once again come together for one of Jesus' least of these by donating the items for the giveaway, by praying for Vanya to find his family, by placing Vanya's story on their blogs and facebook pages...when two or more are gathered together in prayer, MOUNTAINS MOVE, MIRACLES HAPPEN, PRAYERS ARE ANSWERED!! </span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">And, all it takes to enter this incredible giveaway is any size donation, no minimum, no maximum. </span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">There are six days left. Six days to raise the funds needed to pay for Vanya's adoption fees.</span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left"><strong><span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">Read his story here <a href="http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/dream-come-true-giveaway.html">http://www.nogreaterjoymom.com/2011/04/dream-come-true-giveaway.html</a>.</span></strong></div><div align="left"><br />
</div><div align="left"><span style="color: blue;"><em>Blessings,</em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="color: blue;"><em>Team One Less Broken Heart</em></span></div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-26801417837067956942011-03-20T20:58:00.000-07:002011-03-20T21:07:48.380-07:00Precious Ones Needing To Come Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDPBtNCntc6_DqcER7YHjREIXq81f8DzV8RHFvcscrW0DPH4tyQXTc0_cJb3zdG1GwFDhAwPSU5T8zZkk0kswa7Ys7fxTfSRcwqScQquOFp5q_L8UM0ggGE9QIvH_3v5spf4DAvMU3B0/s1600/baby+noah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDPBtNCntc6_DqcER7YHjREIXq81f8DzV8RHFvcscrW0DPH4tyQXTc0_cJb3zdG1GwFDhAwPSU5T8zZkk0kswa7Ys7fxTfSRcwqScQquOFp5q_L8UM0ggGE9QIvH_3v5spf4DAvMU3B0/s1600/baby+noah.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Meet Noah. He's a child of the King of Kings. Prince Noah.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: blue; font-size: x-large;"><strong>Isn't he a cutie! Help bring him home.</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://www.silvamoose.com/Home/tabid/57/Default.aspx"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">The Silva family</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"> are adopting a sweet little boy named Noah. He is in Eastern Europe. They are trying to get to him as soon as possible and still need a lot of the money. Noah is in an orphanage which is known to not take good care of its children. They have a fabulous giveaway happening--an awesome <strong>Nikon camera</strong> (with case and lenses) up for grabs. Please prayerfully consider helping them. I know they would be so thankful.</span><br />
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</div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-10749869214894293122011-03-05T10:20:00.000-08:002011-03-05T10:20:24.051-08:00Lucy Needs Our Prayers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxNE-GzOKuoBSivRXMCAR1-mu1ywPYUsgQi2ZM_hoLel_sw-DZ1B8bxVOE8pFU-fg5uNQTVy_iUx3rU9_KLJpsm_CWWEC73STcGWVi964BSYyelBSecTo7klRjM0Xla7h3c9uxNTVcw4/s1600/Lucy-Pray.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxNE-GzOKuoBSivRXMCAR1-mu1ywPYUsgQi2ZM_hoLel_sw-DZ1B8bxVOE8pFU-fg5uNQTVy_iUx3rU9_KLJpsm_CWWEC73STcGWVi964BSYyelBSecTo7klRjM0Xla7h3c9uxNTVcw4/s1600/Lucy-Pray.jpg" /></a></div>Little Lucy needs our prayers. She was just dianosed with cancer and is in the hospital. Please pray for this little angel and her family. Stop by their blog and let them know you are thinking and praying for them erikandkatekrull.blogspot.com<br />
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Team One Less Broken HeartSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-74091720066673118232011-02-25T08:46:00.000-08:002011-02-25T08:46:18.836-08:00Its God's Gosepl<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">itsgodsgospel.blogspot.com</span></div><div align="left" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Carrie and her husband have just started their journey to their third child. They have brought home two treasurers already, from Guatamala and Ethiopia. They are journeying back to Ethiopia for their third little treasure.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stop on by thier blog and say hello, read about their journey, offer your prayer support, become a follower. Do a shout out on your blog to help them with their fundraising.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is what it is all about, the body of Christ coming together to help each other out.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Blessings,</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Team One Less Broken Heart</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><em>Bringing them home, one orphan at a time</em></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Isn't that such a cool slogan? I think it is just awesome. And, it isn't just a slogan, it is the minus1project.blogspot.com theme for their adoption journey. They have some really awesome tshirts and water bottles bearing this slogan. </span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've got one of their bumper stickers and tshirts and just love this saying and I believe God loves it too.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Head on over to their blog, minus1project.blogspot.com and check out all the neat things they are selling with the GOT LOVE? ADOPT slogan to help fund their adoption.</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">You can help make a difference in the life of a child buy purchasing one of their tshirts, or water bottles, or bumper sticker...</span></span></b><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">GOT LOVE? Help a family that is on their adoption journey, help to place the lonely in a family, help to bring a child who is all alone in the world home to his forever family.</span></span></b><br />
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</div>Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-13820316832605783442011-01-13T19:34:00.000-08:002011-01-13T19:34:32.407-08:00Do You Need Help With Your Fundraising?Are you an adopting family that is fundraising to bring their little one home? Do you need help with your fundraising? Team One Less Broken Heart is in the business of helping families bring their little ones home.<br />
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Contact us at onelessorphan@yahoo.com. We'd love to help you in your efforts to bring your little one home to his/her forever family.<br />
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Bringing the home, one orphan at a timeSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-71846652673182383872010-12-30T13:14:00.000-08:002011-01-06T18:50:39.051-08:00Saying Goodbye ~ For Now...With tears streaming down our faces, snow on the ground, 13 degree weather, a police escort, family, friends, and two state representatives in attendance, we laid Mama to rest in Hadley MA.<br />
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I know you are no longer in pain Mama, you are breathing easy, you are smiling, you are perfect, you are healthy, you are walking the streets of gold.<br />
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Holding you close in my heart Mama, until we are reunited again in Heaven.<br />
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I love you forever, I love you for always...Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-41044045105290866272010-12-23T14:22:00.000-08:002010-12-23T14:23:08.994-08:00Walking The Streets Of GoldWalking The Streets Of Gold. . .That's what my mama~in~love is doing now, walking the streets of gold with Jesus. Mama went home to Jesus at 12:18 p.m. December 23, 2010.<br />
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WELCOME TO HEAVEN MAMA, ENJOY THE PARTY!Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-48630494741312213632010-12-22T22:33:00.001-08:002010-12-22T22:33:22.494-08:00Polka All The Way To HeavenHaving a slumber party again tonight in Mama's hospital room. I played worship and praise music all day for her and tonight<br />
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it's polka time! Mama's favorite music. I hope she polkas all the way to heaven's gates.Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-52766856572022446542010-12-21T07:44:00.000-08:002010-12-21T07:44:44.699-08:00Jesus Birth, a Mama's DeathAs we prepare to celebrate our Saviour's birth, we are preparing to say good bye to my mama~in~love. Words escape me. Your prayers are appreciated for her kids, grandkids, friends and so many who love her. As all 3 of her kids and all her grandkids gathered in her hospital room last night, her deepest wish had finally be granted. That her family would all be together. With her kids scattered all across the country, this is the first time that has happened. This is the first time some of the cousins have met in person. <br />
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I know mama's heart is happpy, she's gotten her Christmas wish.<br />
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We are getting close to the end and I am praying Jesus will come to take her home before her kids have to give the go ahead to turn the machines off.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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Team One Less Broken HeartSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593696077941332268.post-4318517718339608372010-12-16T10:43:00.000-08:002010-12-16T10:43:25.872-08:00AND THE APRON WINNER IS....THE RAUDENBUSH FAMILY!!<br />
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Email me at onelessorphan@yahoo.com. Take a look at the apron page to view the available fabric. I also have a couple other fabrics not listed yet.<br />
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Thanks to all who helped spread the word by posting to your blogs and facebook pages.<br />
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Stop by again, I'll be posting another free give away to help another adopting family spread the word about their adoption fundraising.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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Team One Less Broken HeartSuzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196789790703186027noreply@blogger.com0