Emptying Our Hearts

Sunday night at youth group, my youth pastor was explaining to us that we are all like sponges.  A sponge soaks up water and retains that water, but when your done using it if you don't wring it out and drain the water from it, it then mildews.  No one likes a mildewed sponge.   You see we are like sponges, God fills us with love, and hope until we are full, but if we don't go and pour out that love and hope into others, then we will have a "Stail" faith.  We will feel like God isn't moving in us.  Because He fills us up so we can pour out our hearts, of love and hope into others.  Once we have emptied ourselves, and feel like we can't go on anymore,  He fills us right back up.   The main thing that my youth pastor wanted us to take home was "Though God has intersected with our hearts, through us He intersects with the rest of the world."   God fills us up so that we can be His hands, and feet.  We are His body, and we need to use, the love and Hope, to witness and bless others.  Once we are tired, worn, and feel stretched to our limit God fills us more and says "You can go a little further."

"A Generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed." -Proverbs 11:25

Kaitlyn and I feel worn, overwhlemed and just about stretched to our limit, but God has filled us back up and is telling us to go just a little further.   We are taking the step, pushing just a little further, to bless and benefit the lives of others.  We want to raise $60 to by 10 blankets through "Samaritan's Purse" and they will be sent to those in need.   We would love it if you would help bless these people.  We are hoping to do something like this every month, and we are hoping that you all will jump beside us and help make a difference.

I know that everynight when I get into bed I cannot fall asleep with out a blanket over me,  but yet again a blanket is something I take for granted, It never clicked in my mind that not everyone has a blanket.  I'm sure everyone takes blankets for granted.  So this Christmas, lets pour ourselves out and spread God's grace an love.

If you would like to help purchase these blankets, you can make a donation to this "Chip-In"  below.  (NOTE: When you make the donation send it as a gift that way no fees get taken out!)  Thank you in advanced to those of you who help. :) 

Proverbs 3:27 "Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power." 

God Bless,

Alyssa

An Urgent Request

So as many of you know we sponsor a little girl named Veve, who will turn 7 in February.  In August we didn't have the money to send in for Veve.  After that I figured that Veve, had been put back up, so that someone else could sponsor her.  We were all heart broken.  We felt like we failed.  But today I decided to go and check my Compassion account only to find that we are STILL Veve's sponsor.  The bad thing is that we need $190.00 D:  Acckk!  We had trouble getting the $38 in August HOW are we going to get this?!  So Kaitlyn, and I decided it was time for an emergency Giveaway.  We don't have fancy prizes, we only have 2 or 3 simple things.  But if anyone is willing to help us out, it would be MAJORLY appreciated.  I will get the prizes up later tonight, but the chip in is up now.  If you donate now before the items are up, you will still be entered into the giveaway.

Miss Veve, she turns 7 years old in February!

Thank you in advanced,

Alyssa 

Something A Little Different...

3 kids were listed on Reece's Rainbow today.  A 3 year old, an 8 year old, & a  6 year old.  All of them orphans & in search of families!  They live in Africa, & are as cute as can be!

J.J.

J.J. is one of the sweetest little 3 year old boys you will ever meet, and has no place to go but up! He needs a family excited about meeting him where he is and giving him every opportunity to shine.

It is believed that J.J. has spina bifida and hydrocephalus. He does not walk, but scoots around the orphanage where he lives. He is social and enjoys being part of any activity happening at the home. J.J. cannot receive the treatment and care that he needs in his country.
To review J.J.’s file, one must have a pre-application filled out with the agency. Families have 5 business days to review a file. At the time of commitment, applicants must be interviewed by the agency’s Adoption Coordinator to ensure a good match.

 Jessi

 Jessi is a beautiful 8 year old girl.  She has been living in a children’s home  since  May, 2008, and is HIV+.  Her orphan investigation has been completed and she is legally free for adoption.  Jessi has a number of siblings unavailable for adoption as they do not share a mother.

Jessi needs a family able to take on the unique challenges of an older child adoption and willing to help her reach her full potential.
To review Jessi’s file, one must have a pre-application filled out with the agency.  Families have 5 business days to review a file.  At the time of commitment, applicants must be interviewed by the agency’s Adoption Coordinator to ensure a good match.

Isaac

 Isaac is a handsome 6 year old boy. He has great potential and needs a family eager to help him reach it!
Isaac is HIV+, currently on ARV’S, and doing quite well. Isaac is orphaned and is legally free for adoption. Isaac has a  number of siblings not available for adoptions as they live with their fathers. Isaac lived with a kind woman until recently when the financial strain became too much. He was then taken to a rescue home.
To review Isaac’s file, one must have a pre-application filled out with the agency. Families have 5 business days to review a file. At the time of commitment, applicants must be interviewed by the agency’s Adoption Coordinator to ensure a good match.



 If you want more info just comment on this post or email me @ AlyssaGoodhue@hotmail.com!  I love these dark skinned sweet faced kids. <3  If I could I would bring'em' home with me!