First I have been needing to update that "L" and "Y" have a host family this summer! The family was pretty sure she was going to host them, but wanted to make sure she had all her "ducks in a row" before putting them officially on hold, and also wanting to make sure that no other family would come forward for them first....
Then my other VERY exciting news from this past weekend!
If you are nervous about stepping out and hosting because you aren't sure of your situation (whatever it might be)-this little story may encourage you!
We had a family e-mail us on Saturday and said they were going to host the youngest brother from the sibling set of three that we have been advocating for, and they were willing to host the older 2 siblings (10 1/2 year old brother and 14 year old sister) if they were able to fund raise (in the short amount of time we had left before the deadline). Within 24 hours we had a donor for CCC offer to pay the full amount for the oldest sister, and then the family had a friend from church offer to pay the full amount for the middle brother!
So let me encourage you to not let fear stop you from having an amazing summer and making a difference in the life of an orphan this summer! I am so glad that this family didn't let fear stop them and stepped out in faith! God is so amazing!
And if that story struck a chord and you would like to help the other families that are trying to raise money to bring the siblings of their host children this summer:
His older brother is being hosted this summer. He literally begged the last family (a friend of mine) who visited the orphanage to help him find a way to come to America. He was Ginger's favorite when she visited also. He is just a love bug! Host family is willing to host all three but can't bring them all for hosting as they are trying to save for their adoption.
The sister is being hosted and her host family is willing to open their homes and hearts and trying to raise funds to bring the two older brothers so they can better advocate for all four of them. They have watched their friends come and go as it's harder to find a family for a set of 4 siblings. The little one cannot come at this time.
Host family is raising money for funds for the one that is coming, and also for the other 2 if possible!
Our update-we are about $1900 away in host funds after including what we have earned/expect to earn in June/fundraised/etc. Please keep us in your prayers!
so excited! That sib. group of 3 (where 2 families donated) are good friends of ours and actually decided to host after an email I sent out to them and others who are in our lives! We are so happy to see more children hosted this summer and hopefully find their forever homes!
ReplyDeleteThat's so awesome Jen! I was wondering who had told Summer about hosting. :-) Great job advocating and I can't wait to see how it changes the lives of these kids that have been on my heart for quite awhile now!
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