I have been blessed with e-mails and comments telling me what you are choosing to G.R.A.C.E this Christmas.... Thank you for sharing. I DID NOT cry at each one. So if you think I did, quess you just don't know me very well, do you. ;)
My SIL pointed me in the direction of this video and charitable organization, and I thought I would share. In case you are looking for ideas. Which btw, if you are, shoot me an e-mail. I would LOVE to give you a list of organizations you could check out. Take a peek at the comments, others have already posted some great ideas!
We "re-gifted" this year: a small grant that was awarded us after we returned from China was turned over to our agency for the orphan training center that they run outside of Beijing. We're trusting the Lord to use it as "seed money" for blessing the kids that we met while visiting there on our trip to adopt Li'l Empress.
There are 15 cousins, they do a small secret santa exchange between themselves. Then the kids do a play of some sort; like the nativity. Then this year each family was asked to do something for someones else and then each child will tell us what they did and what it meant to them. My kids will not be able to share thier giving verbally, so we will have a poster showing each organization each of my children donated to in honor of one of thier fellow cousins. In the end a possible 13 organizations and around $130 later. Very exciting!
Love this!!!!!! What a wonderful and meaning video. I think the most important gift we can give to our children is teaching them the meaning of giving. : )I hope my boys continue to be generous with their time and to others in need.
You know, Amie, I'm thinking I may need a GRACE 09. I've already done my shopping, but I have such a burden to make Christmas more meaningful in our house. Blessings to you for reaching out to make a difference, Robbie
I am wife to my high school sweet heart and best friend and blessed mom of many, all of whom keep my arms filled and my heart full. We have been blessed with 10 kiddos...SO FAR! Our lives are CRAZY, and we LOVE it that way! We are crazy for Jesus, crazy for our family, and crazy passionate about the 147 million orphans who have no one to call their own. In our "free time" we help little ones home to their FOREVER FAMILIES, through our Non-profit LOVE THEM HOME. We also help others on their journey to HEALTH and FINANCIAL FREEDOM , as well as help Families Fundraiser for their adoptions as we "wrap others in love" through our home based business with IT WORKS GLOBAL! We are BLESSED, Indeed. And we LOVE being used by GOD to BLESS IT FORWARD!
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I had seen this video a while back and oh, it SO spoke to me. Definitely makes you pause, think, and appreciate what's important!
Saw this on your SIL's site, loved it, did it! Shelby
We "re-gifted" this year: a small grant that was awarded us after we returned from China was turned over to our agency for the orphan training center that they run outside of Beijing. We're trusting the Lord to use it as "seed money" for blessing the kids that we met while visiting there on our trip to adopt Li'l Empress.
There are 15 cousins, they do a small secret santa exchange between themselves. Then the kids do a play of some sort; like the nativity. Then this year each family was asked to do something for someones else and then each child will tell us what they did and what it meant to them. My kids will not be able to share thier giving verbally, so we will have a poster showing each organization each of my children donated to in honor of one of thier fellow cousins. In the end a possible 13 organizations and around $130 later. Very exciting!
Love this. Amie you have a beautiful heart.
Love and blessings, Kristy
Love this!!!!!! What a wonderful and meaning video. I think the most important gift we can give to our children is teaching them the meaning of giving. : )I hope my boys continue to be generous with their time and to others in need.
Love this! You are the best! xo Keli
You know, Amie, I'm thinking I may need a GRACE 09. I've already done my shopping, but I have such a burden to make Christmas more meaningful in our house.
Blessings to you for reaching out to make a difference,
Robbie
Merry Christmas to your precious family!!!!
Hugs,
Denise
Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you and yours!
Love,
Monica