Christmas Prep

I know it's way early to be talking about Christmas, but here the longer you wait the more things cost you, as they raise prices the closer you get to the actual date. So, today we purchased our first Christmas tree...I know to some that may sound like frivolous spending, but for children who've never had a tree of their own this is an important step in our coming together as a family!

It's true that we're short on money and that we are always asking for more, and that this isn't a necessity; but.............imagine, if you can, what this will mean to 10 children who all their lives have been cast-offs. This year they, too, will be able to celebrate the way others do, this year they won't be different, this year they won't have to look at the trees of others with longing eyes...this year they will have their own!

We are hoping that at least 10 of you will volunteer to send finances to purchase Christmas gifts for the kids. We understand it 'feels' much better to buy something yourself and then ship it here; but the cost of shipping is prohibitive.

So, with no apologies, we announce to you that we have our 1st Christmas tree and are looking forward to what the Lord has in store for us.