vrooom vrooom

14 months in america and now my friend, Nari, is an official "Red Neck".

.....every time i think of this it makes me laugh from the inside out. She wanted a hot car and this one certainly is... stereo system...spoiler... even has the muffler that makes the vrooom vrooom sound. So if you locals see my dear little Nari vroomming down the road give her a honk and tell her to slow down!

3 days left

3 days left and i am teetering between giddiness, going insane, and supernatural peace.

The insanity part would definitely be my to do list though it is now almost done.

i was going to try to do some kind of huge craigs sale this week to meet my $2,250 goal for the water well (read here if you are lost as to what i am talking about) but.... i don't think it is going to happen... i will be lucky if i get packed. Though i did post about 15 things on craigs, 15 on ebay, and 120 books on amazon a couple week ago (about 40 have already sold).

Through what we have sold so far and a random gift that ended up in my purse (thank you whoever you are!) i think we are reaching the $700 mark. The fun part is getting rid of stuff. It is better than buying it.. i know i am crazy! I will definitely be finishing up selling everything after we get back. And I will keep you posted those who are rooting for me...

If you love Jesus and love us...please pray for us... so many specifics... but especially for the boys there health, sleep, peace, and awareness. And probably the same for us.

I will kiss your orphan for you and if you don't have one that you sponsor.. i will hand pick one just for you while i am there... i will even you tube a video of the precious one for you... just let me know. :)

sigh... if i have it my way... i may not be coming back for a while. :)

To do list left:

finish Ladies/caretaker meeting and widows meeting notes

pack for all 4 of us ( i do have a pile of stuff on the bed in the "India" room) :)

pack airplane entertainment for a 3 1/2 year old and almost 2 year old

Help Nari (my Nepali/Bhutanese friend who just got her license!) find a car:

anyone have any suggestions? She is looking for yr-2000 + , red or white, low mileage

for$3,700 or less - good gas mileage car

Clean house --- it is in a sad state right now... really sad.

10 people to pray everyday for us

mail rest of valentines cards :)

Love on baby Juddah one last time

Find a replacement for nursery duty on the 27th... any volunteers?... i will take your spot when i get back.. if i come back.... jk

Buy:

USB drive

water bottle with protective spouts

long skirt (goodwilling tomorrow)

Gifts - Brita water filters and jugs

Pediasure

camera?

i see the finish line coming for me.... though pray for my hubby just got back from Haiti and now leaving for India... his to do list is HUMONGOUS!

My little man sleeping...just started with a little cold last night.. please pray it clears us so he is feel his 100% self for the flights.

Mary part 2!

There are over 25 million street children in Asia alone. Murder, consistent sexual, physically, and verbal abuse, and inhumane treatment are the “norm” for these children. And this would be the fate of our precious children in India if it weren’t for the national leaders who take these children in and sponsors like you who help us to feed, clothe and love them.

This past year seven year old Mary came to one of our homes in India. Her relatives loved her but couldn’t afford to feed her and care for her. In November we received a call from our main national partner. Mary was visiting with a relative, and while the relative was away at work someone came and stole her.

Our hearts were broken. The police searched but could not find her. They told us that were many stolen children in that area and none of them had ever been found. We rallied people to pray but humanly it looked bleak.

This past weekend we received word that after 2 months, a sheer miracle from God, they found Mary. She was stolen by a Hindu family and made a slave. Now she is safe and secure.

God does not forget the cry of any child. Even though the world may forget their existence He values every life He creates. He rescued Mary!

The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you. Sing praises to the Lord who reigns in Jerusalem. Tell the world about his unforgettable deeds. For He cares for the helpless. He does not ignore the cries of those who suffer. Psalm 9:9-12

There over 25 million children just like Mary that need someone to show them love.

Lalitha is in the center. She is one of our children that we pray for and sponsor. In one week Elijah will be able to meet his "sister" as he so fondly calls her.