Friday, August 19, 2011

YOU brought HOPE

The following email went out today to give a progress report on Dube Bute! Tears flow as I am humbled and grateful to have been able to witness this incredible project unfold.

Many of you have given time, talents and resources to bring Hope to the people of Dube Bute. Thank you seems inadequate. Watch the video below and see hope coming!

Donor Update: Dube Bute Village

Construction Builds Hope in Dube Bute

August 19, 2011

It has been 8 months since the campaign for Dube Bute first launched. We have exciting news to share with you on the progress of the projects. Construction on the health post, vet post, school blocks, water projects, and access bridge is well underway and all of these projects are getting ever closer to changing the lives of the people in Dube Bute.

Dube Bute July Update from A Glimmer of Hope on Vimeo.

Health Facilities Near Completion

Just around the corner from the school blocks, the health and vet posts are each at advanced stages of construction. The health post is currently undergoing roof work and the vet post, which has been completed through roofing, is just waiting for the painting, glazing and finishing works. The guardhouse, which will protect the health facilities, is also awaiting its final finishing works.

Students Help Build Their Future

At the school compound in the village center, the children are all smiles and laughter as they help construction crews mix cement and carry supplies for their new school blocks. The two school blocks, which will have four classrooms each, are getting closer and closer to completion. With only roofing and finishing works remaining, they should be ready to serve students early in the coming academic year.

Water Construction Continues Despite Rains

While the school and health facilities are clustered in the center of the village, the 17 water projects are dispersed throughout the community. Because the rains are so heavy right now, it is not feasible to dig the hand dug wells without the threat of collapse. Yet progress is still underway as the concrete rings, which will support the wells, are being prepared. The spring protection water schemes are being expertly capped and their distribution points are being constructed. Soon they will be ready to serve the community.

Roads and Bridge Improve Village Access

The roads, which will improve access to and from the village, are well underway and the access bridge is nearing completion. Work crews from the village itself are working very hard to improve these aspects of transportation.

It is incredible to see all of the change that has already occurred in Dube Bute. All of it, every water point, every classroom, every smile of hope for the future, is because of you. We will keep you updated as progress continues to unfold. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for these deserving people.

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Thursday, August 18, 2011

because it is OUR problem

I'm sick this morning and therefore having a forced time of being still, no running around for me. The Lord has met me here. I watched this video again. So convicting. So true. Watch it and then read THIS BLOG POST! Are you willing? Will YOU go?? The giveaway connected to the post has some fantastic items that could pay the ransom for a life in need of rescue.

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Friday, August 12, 2011

Court date

We got our court date!!! It is November 1st. We are thrilled to be one step closer. We actually depart Ethiopia on October 1st after our EthiopiaSmile 2. We rest in His perfect timing. Moody may do this trip with one of the kids since we will both meet her in September. We are just happy to be closer to getting our sweet baby girl home!

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Thursday, August 11, 2011

drought

Gelila Bekele Call To Action from A Glimmer of Hope on Vimeo.

Love this organization and love this girl. Both are the real deal. Still looking for a place to give? Go here to visit their campaign page to help! CLICK HERE

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

cabo

We just had an amazing long weekend in Cabo. An early 40th bday celebration for me. I have been looking forward to it for months and the morning before we left, I threw my back out. Like couldn't get up from the floor for almost 2 hours threw my back out. I have never experienced pain like that. My kids were great, doing all they could to help, but it just kept going into spasms every time I tried to move.

Finally Abe's awesome physical therapist walked through the door and saw me on the floor. She decided that I was most likely the more needy patient and spent time getting me to sit up, massaged my back and eventually got me to my feet! My neighbors and friends were amazing, bringing me medicine, taking kids, etc to help me feel better. So the long list of all I needed to do that day to get ready just got pushed aside.

I was going to get on that plane though!!! I got into a massage therapist and she worked me over to where I could move without terrible pain. I threw a few things into a suitcase late that night and the next morning we were on our way. Our friends were very gracious as they waited on me to catch up........I walked like I was about 90 years old. :)

It was all we hoped for. Relaxing. Incredible food and lots of it. Great fellowship. Much laughter. Blessed for sure!

(I only had a few pics on my phone, others took more pics.)

In adoption related news......heading to Mexico is a great way to get your mind off of obsessing over court closures and such.......trusting in His timing, not my own.

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

happy birthday baby girl!!!!!

Today is our sweet baby girls 1st birthday! She is halfway around the world and that is hard on this mamas heart. I am SO excited that a precious family from our agency will be with her today (they are traveling for court!) and they will get to deliver her b-day goodies, take pics and let her know that we love her dearly and will get there as fast as we can!! Thank you so much Tana and Casey.

Avery is making a cake and our crew will celebrate today and rest in His perfect timing in bringing her home.

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Friday, July 29, 2011

drought relief in Ethiopia

The drought in the horn of Africa is so tragic. Not sure what to do, where to give??? Please consider giving here to the new campaign that A Glimmer of Hope is doing for relief in Ethiopia.

This is from the Glimmer website:

All are shocked by the news of the crisis in East Africa. Most want to help. The question is: Where is the best place to send your money? Glimmer is offering help. We are launching an Emergency Relief Campaign for Ethiopia to help reduce human suffering in the areas affected by the drought and famine. Glimmer kicked off the campaign with a donation of $100,000. We are in the process of partnering with leading international NGOs and relief agencies to assist with the crisis. We are picking our partners carefully based on specific criteria –established in Ethiopia, experienced in emergency relief, and after we review their detailed plans. 100% of all donations given to the Emergency Relief Campaign for Ethiopiawill go to our partners to help some of the 3.2 million Ethiopians facing hunger, and people arriving from Somalia, who are in desperate need for food, water, shelter and medical care.

A humanitarian crisis is unfolding in East Africa, including Ethiopia. Thousands of people, mainly children, have already died in East Africa - in Ethiopia, in Kenya and Somalia. Hundreds of thousands are fleeing their homes, walking in extreme conditions, in search of refuge and makeshift camps. They are desperate for food, water, and medical care. Millions of people are at the risk of starvation, and malnutrition

The drought specifically affects Ethiopia in the south and east. The Early Warning System helped to alert and engage aid agencies. The Ethiopian government has appealed for $400 million in aid for food, supplements for mothers and children, as well as health and nutrition, water and sanitation. Major camps in Dolo Ado, Ethiopia are on the border with Somalia serving 114,000 people with water, food, shelter and medical care.

Today they need your help. Spread the word. Tell your friends, and join the cause. Things are moving fast. More to follow shortly.

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