Some of you may be sick of hearing about us and our shoes but... can't help but showcase all that God has done in our little project to collect shoes for the orphans of Ethiopia. Since last week, we've had so many encouraging words and comments from people both here and on Facebook.
But, we're not done- we've actually added 19 more pairs over the weekend.
Nine came from Mom and My's discovery of flip-flops for .75 and 'croc-shoes' for $2.49 a pair at Target on Friday!!! Then, one of my most favorite students ever, who unfortunately lives too far away now, randomly and surprisingly appeared in front of our house Saturday afternoon....with more pairs of shoes!! Brooke and Lyndee are some of the sweetest, best kids out there. It was great to see Brooke (my favorite North Dakotan) even if it was just for a few minutes!
So- that brings our 'little shoe project' total to
a whopping 181 pairs of shoes! YIKES!!!
We have since starting to seriously start to ask ourselves
...how will we HAUL 181 pairs of shoes to Ethiopia?
Over the weekend, I filled a 32 gallon rubber tote full of shoes- it weighs 62 pounds and is probably roughly 1/2 the shoes. Good thing we've got access to 2 jumbo suitcase with wheels!!
In other news...we are anxiously awaiting to hear what the February referral numbers are. I spoke with our social worker today and the good news is that our agency is partnering with three more orphanages. One of which is already providing some referrals. We are very much hoping and praying that with these new orphanage partnerships more children needing families will be able to be matched and placed soon. Please, please we appreciate any prayers that these children needing families, plentiful food, safe shelter, clean water and health care can soon be matched with families who are so very eagerly waiting to meet their children. We just keep praying that our day to 'meet' Baby Roth will be soon. We are so very anxiously waiting to see 'Bethany' pop on the caller-id and for that 'Roth Family Referral' subject line in an email from our social worker!!!
Hey Kim... Its Brandi! We have sometimes been on the Bethany Boards at the same time... I am going to PM you, I have a quick question! Love the shoes!
ReplyDeleteWe NEVER get sick of hearing about the shoes!! GREAT God stories. Good things DO come to those who wait! Reminds me of that song when we were little..."Stop, and let me tell you, what the Lord has done for me...."
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