7.5 months

It's been 7.5 months since Gavin came home. He is doing incredibly well and we ALL love him...yet, our hearts are still burdened for the children left behind, kids just like him who are a little older than the desired infant. Many children, over the age of 5, have given up hope of finding a forever family. If the children's faces in Haiti are resonating through your head and heart, ACT, there are millions of children all over the world waiting RIGHT NOW for homes. They didn't just live through a devastating earthquake, but their lives are just as tragic. They are beautiful and fun and loving, everything my Gavin is- the only difference is, he has a HOME.. Do you have room?

Knitting for Orphans

Elli, Janika and Kael have been busy, busy, knitting hats and scarves. They want to sell their wares for a very special orphan care project. I've included some pictures for you to look at. They want to sell the scarves for $10 each or scarf/hat combo for $15. You can pick the color and let us know how many you want!! These scarves/hats are really beautiful, but thin. They're definitely for looks. Just think how much fun it will be though, to tell someone, when they ask about your new look, "The Sweeney kids made these to raise money for orphans."



Leave us a comment telling us what you think! Don't see a color you like? Let us know.

WOOHOO!!!!

Kristi and Dale passed court!! Two more Ethiopian beauties will be in Wyoming soon! Thank you Lord!!

Hall's court date tonight!

As we sleep tonight, the Hall's court case will be heard half a world away. Please join us in praying for them to pass court so they can go to Ethiopia and bring their girls home to Wyoming!

Dale and Kristi- it's been so fun watching you go through this process! We can't wait to meet the girls! You'll hear a loud SCREAM in North Dakota if you pass!

Purchase a t-shirt- Help bring our friends' girls home!!

Shirt Front


Shirt Back

Our good friends, Dale and Kristi Hall are just a day away from learning if they passed court in Ethiopia for two BEAUTIFUL new daughters. They are selling these very cool t-shirts to pay for their airfare, in-country costs, etc. If you are interested in purchasing one, please leave me a comment and I'll direct you to them. If you want to know a little more about them, visit:
http://thehallmark.blogspot.com


The message on their shirts is so true!! WE are the answer for the Fatherless. We are called to DEFEND them!!

Haiti

This morning, as I watched the news, I prayed for the people of Haiti, knowing that there are many orphanages in the country. After reading several family's blogs this morning, the reality has hit home. Many parents are waiting to hear word of their children in Haiti. I know at least one orphanage that is in the center of the worst hit area. Please pray for the children, please pray for their families who are waiting to bring them home.

My heart is heavy.

SO FUN!!

As I've written before, Layne and Gavin are best friends. They spend almost every minute of the day together and laugh, laugh, laugh together. It is pure joy, just listening to them!

Gavin told me he could carry Layne, just like they would carry little siblings in Benchi. I honestly didn't believe him, but the truth is in the pictures. He is one smart, strong boy. He squats down, Layne climbs on, he stands up and away they go. I've just had to give them warnings on not bashing her head into anything!!

They both went to AWANA at the church, last Sunday, for the first time and LOVED IT!! They've been memorizing Scripture and listening to the stories all week.

We received our sponsor child through Children's Hopechest today. We are excited to help provide him with food (everyday), education and love. Hopefully, when we venture back to Addis, we'll be able to meet him and let him know that we pray for him regularly, BY NAME. He is definitely not forgotten.