Bracelets for the GOOD of Haiti

Yesterday I received a package- I do LOVE mail!!

Inside were aprox. 250 "upcycled" Haitian made bracelets that look much like this:
Wondering what "upcycled"means, check out the Apparent Project. 

I found this amazing ministry/fundraiser opportunity through some of my adoption friends. It's called the Apparent Project- it is a program where Haitian men and women make jewelry to try and raise money to support themselves and their families in Haiti.

I am selling them for $ 8 a piece to raise money for my Haitian adoption and Kids Against Hunger.

You can certainly buy more than one if you wish-actually it's strongly encouraged.  They make great gifts for friends! 

Also, if you are willing to come alongside in my efforts  and sell some to your friends and family- let me know. We can work it out!

If you are interested in purchasing a bracelet to support my Haitian adoption and Kids Against Hunger- please email me @ shannyohaugh@yahoo.com or ask me about them when you see me at church, school or around town! I will have them with me!

There will be no cost for shipping in the US.- I do love addressing envelopes (or I like to say, "preparing the envelope). Little secret only a few people know about me =)

Questions- email me as well @ shannyohaugh@yahoo.com 

I am excited to see what God does through this project =) 

Breaks Your Heart...

Click HERE to read Shamira's story.

This is Shamira... isn't she a DOLL?  She is even starting to believe it =) 

She is one of the 23 children brought to GLA last month after their orphanage in Kenscoff was closed.  Click here to read about the Kenscoff Kids. 


Click HERE to read Shamira's story.

Post was written by Susan Westwood- the head nurse in the NICU at GLA.

Will Baby Cakes be a ... ????

The last year of my life I have been thinking about this little Haitian girl that would soon be my daughter.... I have thought about names, adorable dresses, tea parties and dance classes.

But last week, God changed my mind....... and began to put thoughts of trucks, balls and Haitian hockey players into my head as well.

The big decision I made last week was to change my request at GLA from a GIRL to a GIRL or BOY!!!!!

My nephews are very excited of the possibility of having a boy cousin. So, now only God knows (and hopefully Dixie, the director of GLA) if I will have a boy Baby Cakes or a Girl Baby Cakes.

As I was talking to God about this decision, God gave me this verse....

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness" Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power rests on me ... For when I am weak, then I am strong.  2 Cor 12:9-10

Chocolate Girl or Chocolate Boy ???

Lord-carry me through

This morning the Lord and I had a good chat- well, more like a good cry together. Lots is going on in the adoption world in Haiti. There is a possibility of many changes to the process....I will explain more when I actually know more.

Along with that, I am trying to make a big decision about something-I spent the last few days asking all of my wise friends, family and FB peeps for their advice about the decision. But, I had not spent time talking to God about it. that's where the chat aka.. cry came in.  God is sooooo cool!!!  As I prayed, read and cried, he gave me these verses:

But, he said to me (Shannon), "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in your weakness" Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power rests on me ... For when I am weak, then I am strong.  2 Cor 12:9-10  

I discovered this song (thanks, Tom) from a friend on FB and it's real good!!!  Like, I listened to it 5 times in a row good! We don't have to go through struggles on our own... the Lord will carry us through.

Joy

I am "borrowing" from the Livesay blog again this morning- they are a missionary family, who currently live in Port au Prince, Haiti. (and are also from MN- fun connection).  Their recent post is about their son's blog (keep reading)...

Their son, Issac,who is adopted from Haiti, is fielding and answering questions from people around the world on his own blog, called: Ask Issac, over the summer. ( I know, lots of blogs) It is VERY entertaining to read a boy's perspective of living in Haiti.

He recently was asked this question, "The world can be a hard place (you should know, living in Haiti). How do you stay happy? ANSWER

Simply, Issac says, "I do what I like best, and I am best at what I am good at." 


God wants us to serve him through the gifts and talents HE gave us. Issac, reminded me of that this morning.
Also, I wonder I would be as joyful if I lived in the third world country of Haiti??

Adoption Update.....

MONTHS

Four months ago today, on Feb. 1st, my dossier arrived at GLA.

 Not to be overly dramatic (not in my character, J/K) but the waiting has be LONG!!!   I am praying, very hard, that I will get my referral by September. GLA has told me it will be at least 6 months (which is August 1st) . I have been encouraged when hearing other families wait times for referrals. Please join me in praying!


Also, last night 23 children arrived at GLA from a orphanage that was closed by the Haitian government.  Staff at GLA knew some children were coming, but were surprised at the number of kids.  Here is the post from Dixie about the newest orphans.