This has been an incredible journey for our family,
and me personally. It has been exciting to be
a small part of what God is doing at Kolfe.
We have watched in awe,
as God has continually provided the funding
we needed in order for me to travel.
and me personally. It has been exciting to be
a small part of what God is doing at Kolfe.
We have watched in awe,
as God has continually provided the funding
we needed in order for me to travel.
What you may not know about our story,
is that as we were working to raise funds
for my first trip, we were also on a
journey of another kind with the Lord.
is that as we were working to raise funds
for my first trip, we were also on a
journey of another kind with the Lord.
John, escaping a really bad work environment,
had just taken a position with a new company.
That new job was a contract position, and required a
30% cut in pay, and also meant that
we no longer had benefits.
That is not the time most people embark
on thoughts of journeying to an orphanage
on the other side of the world...
but wow... to watch God at work,
when all we had was to trust on Him...
was AMAZING!!!!
had just taken a position with a new company.
That new job was a contract position, and required a
30% cut in pay, and also meant that
we no longer had benefits.
That is not the time most people embark
on thoughts of journeying to an orphanage
on the other side of the world...
but wow... to watch God at work,
when all we had was to trust on Him...
was AMAZING!!!!
Now 2 trips into this journey to Ethiopia,
and fundraising for the 3rd and it's projects,
we have been blessed with the help
and partnerships of two different organizations
who will make this so much easier.
The first you have already heard about,
and a few of you have donated to...
This wonderful organization,
who cares so deeply for the boys at Kolfe...
is allowing us to collect tax deductible donations
for our Pillow Project. Once we get to Addis,
they will ensure that we get those funds back,
so that we can go shopping for the boys there,
and pump some money into the local economy.
who cares so deeply for the boys at Kolfe...
is allowing us to collect tax deductible donations
for our Pillow Project. Once we get to Addis,
they will ensure that we get those funds back,
so that we can go shopping for the boys there,
and pump some money into the local economy.
But there is one more that you haven't heard about...
Agape Christian Church
has graciously agreed to partner with us
on this journey to love the boys of Kolfe.
Part of this partnership means that they will
allow people to donate to them
for our trip expenses.
(not the Pillow Project)
So, if you don't feel called to GO,
but are willing to help SEND us...
has graciously agreed to partner with us
on this journey to love the boys of Kolfe.
Part of this partnership means that they will
allow people to donate to them
for our trip expenses.
(not the Pillow Project)
So, if you don't feel called to GO,
but are willing to help SEND us...
Tax Deductible Donations can be sent to
Agape Christian Church
2487 S. Gilbert Road Suite 106-301
Gilbert, AZ 85295
(480) 231-2575
Pastor: Charles Newman
Please indicate: "Kolfe" on your check.
We appreciate everyone who has realized that
they are Blessed to be a Blessing
and in the process has given us and the boys....
garage sale items,
Craig*slist items,
spare change,
fists full of cash (that was a fun one!),
financial donations,
luggage,
hundreds of boxes of raisins,
fruit money,
snacks,
beach balls,
soccer shirts
soap,
toothbrushes,
toothpaste
card games,
videos,
punch balls,
and so many other things for the boys,
and most of all,
prayed for us!!!
Whew!!!
We could NOT have done any of this without you!
they are Blessed to be a Blessing
and in the process has given us and the boys....
garage sale items,
Craig*slist items,
spare change,
fists full of cash (that was a fun one!),
financial donations,
luggage,
hundreds of boxes of raisins,
fruit money,
snacks,
beach balls,
soccer shirts
soap,
toothbrushes,
toothpaste
card games,
videos,
punch balls,
and so many other things for the boys,
and most of all,
prayed for us!!!
Whew!!!
We could NOT have done any of this without you!
Thank you!
Or as they say at Kolfe... Amesagnallow!
The Crazy Africa Lady,
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