Advocacy Thankfulness Post

Thankful #1

.One of the things I am most thankful for this year is the direction God led me in.   I am thankful that I answered the calling He has for me right now.   I am thankful he has given me the resources to help the children that spend every day of their lives alone in an orphanage.  No, I'm not fishing for credit or compliments, just truthfully saying "Thank you" to God for giving me this desire to do the little bit I can to help someone in need.  I am so grateful that he has opened a door for me to be the voice for some of the voiceless.   I just play a small role in helping innocent children that don't have anywhere, anything or anyone to call their own.   They don't know love, they've never celebrated their birthday's and they haven't ever had a safe place to call home.  Some of the things we take for granted almost everyday.  That is why this Thanksgiving I am simply saying that I am thankful God has opened my eyes to this situation and given me the resources to do what I can to help.   It may not be very much, but it's a start and when you live a life full of nothings, everything counts.  Big or small.    So number one thankful this year would be the passion God has placed in my heart and the resources to help, even if it's just a little bit. :) 


Thankful #2

I am extremely grateful for all the wonderful adopting parents!  Whether I know them or not, every one of them are incredibly special to me!  They've chosen to give second chances to lives that were abandon and given them a family.  A home, a place to sleep and people to call family!   There's almost nothing greater than this.  I am personally so thankful for every adopting parent(s).  <3  


Thankful #3

Zeke.  Yes, the precious orphan I have been shouting, tweeting and posting about for the last month!  He has brought me so much joy and happiness.  I am grateful for his photos and that sweet smile that reminds me every time I'm feeling low that what I am doing matters.  He keeps the fire in advocating going and can spark flames in me when I need it.   His Angel Tree ornament hangs right where I can see it on the tree while I blog.    He has added something special to my life that I need right now.   He's given me a hope and fuel to continue advocating for orphans, adoptions, etc.  


Thankful #4

My family and best friend!   Oh my goodness, I would be lost without them both.  My parents have been so supportive and encouraging in my advocating journey since day one!  Along with my sisters, best friend and mom's parents!  They all have donated their money, efforts and time to me when it comes to helping these children.  They've never failed me or discouraged me and that is something so rare and precious.   Because in the world we live in most people ignore what I do, think it's pointless and I'm sure that don't say it, but they think I'm crazy.  To have a support team around me is the biggest blessing!  I will forever be grateful for them.

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So there's a few of my top things that I am incredibly grateful for this Thanksgiving!  Comment and tell me some of yours!  I'd love to know! :)

If you are (or know someone that is) a Christmas Warrior this Angel Tree don't forget to check out my Angel Tree Tee fundraiser that ends in TWO DAYS!!  I need one more order before they can be printed!  Please share! :)   CLICK HERE TO GO TO TEESPRING AND SEE THE SHIRT!

Angel Tree Tee for Zeke!

I have been swamped with orders recently, which is fantastic for the Valenzuela family adoption!  Unfortunately I haven't had very much time for sweet Zeke.   God has blessed me in Angel Tree tremendously thus far!  He currently stands at $256.50 for Angel Tree!  I'm so grateful for every bit of it.   3 days before Angel Tree started, Zeke had no one committed to being his Christmas Warrior, less than a month into AT and he is close to $300 and has a warrior who will stop at nothing short of an army for him. ;)

 So I've really wanted an Angel Tree shirt since the beginning of time, lol!   And after discussing it with my best friend, she said she'd like one too.   I got permission for Miss Lucille and created the ultimate Christmas Warrior t-shirt.   In the perfect holiday color, forest green. :)  I did add the color red in the v-neck choice just in case anyone was interested in that one as well.

 

In the forest green you can chose the hoodie, t-shirt, or long sleeved shirt.  In the red one you can only pick the v-neck.   I personally like the forest green color more, it's something different that most people don't have a ton of that color in their closet.  Verses red, I have too many red shirts from various events.

All the shirts, but one are $22 and the hoodie is $35.  :)

CLICK HERE GO TO TEESPRING AND RESERVE A TEE <----


I hope that every Christmas Warrior will consider purchasing at least one of these items.   It's a wonderful keepsake to remind you of this Angel Tree 2014 and that precious child you fought so hard for! :)

All the money made from this fundraiser will benefit Zeke during Angel Tree. :) 

2 Days Left of the Tshirt Fundraiser!!

I have to give a huge thanks to my best friend, Alyssa!  I expressed to her that I was getting really discouraged with never having my tshirt fundraisers work out.  Well she so kindly shared and asked people to buy one for me and Zeke's Angel Tree.   She must have some "magical" touch because once she did that, there were 3 shirts reserved in one day.  Then her lovely mother also shared on her Facebook page and I got one or two from that and after I shared a few more times we're up to 8 tshirts that will all be printed in just 2 days!!

Have you gotten one yet?!  This shirt will always remind you of the little boy you helped save. 
And I'm sure this shirt will be a conversation starter, which means it will lead you to helping more children in the future.  You can tell them about Zeke and how he's listed on ReecesRainbow.org.   They'll go home, and research it.  Who knows, they might even open a door they've never thought about before and think about the possibility of adopting.  

The possibilities are endless and it all starts with you and one simple tshirt. :)




Click here to purchase a shirt!



I'm not going to beg you to buy one, but I hope that you do!   And if you aren't able to buy one yourself, please just share!  Anything counts and I am so incredibly grateful for your shares!

Here's the link you can copy and paste to your social media pages http://teespring.com/SaveAnOrphan

 

Let's try to reach at least ten shirts in the next two days!  Let's do it!!!  

 

 

Owls for Angel Tree

 

My wonderful grandma has handmade all these very cute and unique owls for Zeke's Angel Tree! 

She has spent several hours and lots of money to make these just to help me out.  A few of you might remember the adorable mini owls she made last year, there were only three of those. And this year there are FIVE, but I expect they'll go very quickly since I she probably won't be making anymore and there is only one of each!  If you need to take a better look at the photo just click on it and make it larger, by the way. :)

I'm asking for a simple donation of $25 for each owl.  They're so special and make perfect gifts for children and even adults!  The blue one has been sitting on my shelf for a few weeks and has made lovely decor!  I'm going to miss him actually, lol!  

Up close photos and short description of owls: 

Note* each one are the same size and about the size of your average stuffed animal.  Perfect!

Red Multicolored dots

Leaf/Floral looking print:

Blue lattice work print.

Stripped print with dark orange legs!

 

Another red multicolored dot owl with green legs with white dots!

 

                     If you are interested in one, please email me @ Ksizemore16@gmail.com