Update and an opportunity to help an orphan in need

So we aren’t “technically” fundraising to bring an orphan home….but we ARE bringing another precious daughter home from China, hopefully in Jan/Feb. 2011 (YEAH!!)

God has TOTALLY taken care of our adoption expenses….it is an AWESOME God story (but that is a whole other post ;) So we aren’t in “need” of any funds for her adoption… (Our family blog link is on the left hand side if you want to see our newest treasure!)

BUT we are trying to raise some money to bless the orphans that our friends in China, Jeff and co.,  take care of.   We had some t-shirts made and our 14 year old son designed the sport bag logo.  ALL proceeds will be given to the River of Grace foster program to help pay for surgeries and therapies of these precious orphans.

Go to this link to see them and how to order:
http://simplylove127.blogspot.com/2010/09/t-shirts-are-here.html or check out the right side bar pictures.
We can’t wait to see how God will provide for them…
Thank you for making a difference in the life of a child! :)

And thanks Linny for organizing this fundraiser post!!!  Check out her blog at:
http://www.aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com/ 
 
Now a word from Jeff about how Zephaniah's short life touched many…..
 

Zephaniah

9-20-2010  ~ 10-26-2010

 "treasured by God"

  God was gracious enough to share this little treasure with us.  We are very blessed. Zephaniah passed into Father's presence just after 11 pm on Wed.  Esther was with him.  Zephaniah was scheduled for another surgery in the morning.  Yes, we are all sorrowful and yet happy, if that makes sense.  Many tears..."Di Di" (Little Brother) as they called him was so loved by all the workers.

We are hopeful for several to know Him because of Zephaniah’s time in the hospital. Two families have the special book (Bible) and have been reading it.

Jeff went in to visit the hospital and tie things up there.  Many touched even to the point of tears… doctors, nurses, patients and family, cleaning ladies. May  Father have His way and purpose in each life.
The lady (not a believer yet) who had been reading her Bible in the bed next to Zeph called as soon as she found out.  She said to Jeff, "he is with the Lord now, right, we don't need to be sad...." It seems Zeph's assignment was largely for that family and yet his testimony touched many.

Jesus is Victor!!!  Thanks for praying!