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!
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Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
Angel Ornaments For Zeke
My fantastic grandma is at it again! As if the beautiful owls weren't enough, she made these gorgeous petite angel ornaments!
They are handmade and one of a kind. You won't find these in any department store. She makes everything with such a special grace and care. She always goes to extra lengths to make sure everything she is making is the very best it could be.
She actually told me the other night "You know what amazes me, Kaite?" I asked her what and she said "That people are actually wanting the things I've made." I smiled and told her it was obvious why. You can just look at the creation of hers and see the love pouring from it. I hope that one day I can be as skilled and passionate like she it. :) I know everyone here buys my stuff to mostly help Zeke, but I think you should know how much it means to me sweet grandma as well. :)
Onto it though! Here are the choices I have! I'm limited on blue, red and the soft green. So if those are your picks hurry! :)
They are handmade and one of a kind. You won't find these in any department store. She makes everything with such a special grace and care. She always goes to extra lengths to make sure everything she is making is the very best it could be.
She actually told me the other night "You know what amazes me, Kaite?" I asked her what and she said "That people are actually wanting the things I've made." I smiled and told her it was obvious why. You can just look at the creation of hers and see the love pouring from it. I hope that one day I can be as skilled and passionate like she it. :) I know everyone here buys my stuff to mostly help Zeke, but I think you should know how much it means to me sweet grandma as well. :)
Onto it though! Here are the choices I have! I'm limited on blue, red and the soft green. So if those are your picks hurry! :)
And here's how I've set pricing up. When you donate any amount of $10 or more to Zeke
you will get to chose a set of four, whatever colors you'd like!
you will get to chose a set of four, whatever colors you'd like!
These make great little Christmas presents, or even keepsakes.
Each angel represents something special, blue stands for HOPE, Soft green stands for PRAYER, Checkered green stands for JOY and the red stands for LOVE.
Please share with your friends! :)
Before you donate you can email me your order @ Ksizemore16@gmail.com or if we're friends on Facebook just pm me! I'll try to reply asap! :)
Saturday, November 8, 2014
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

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!!!
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Sofia's Story: Meet the Valenzuela Family
Meet the Valenzuela family!
Robinson and Marcy and their young daughter, Ariana are Christian family living in Utah.
Marcy bought her first house at age 21, owned her own business at 25 and switched careers to full time mommy at age 30. Robinson has served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. He loves animation and bringing joy to children, he now works LDS Motion Picture Studios as a Visual Special Effects Animator, and loves it.
Marcy has given birth to two children with Down syndrome, her first, a son, only lived a few short hours due to sever heart issues. Her 7th pregnancy and only successful birth God blessed them with their daughter, Ariana whom also has Down syndrome.

Robinson and Marcy have been through many trials from miscarriages, funerals and Robinson having Testicular cancer, that was successfully cured, thankfully. And they're now pregnant and due in June of 2015.
They fell in love with Sofia from the moment they first saw her. Miracle after miracle has led them to believe that their Heavenly Father has led to believe that He is leading and guiding them through bringing little Sofia home.
For privacy reasons Sofia's picture can't be shared on any social media, so Mr. Valenzuela created this logo created from a picture of Ariana.
They have a wonderful tshirt fundraiser going on to help fund Sofia's adoption,
You can read more about it and get one for yourself by clicking here.
I am going to order one soon! :)
And everyone should go follow their website @ http://shoutingforsofia.apps-1and1.com/ !
You can follow their adoption closely and help them by donating, sharing and praying.
Do it for sweet little Ariana! She wants her sissy home! <3
I believe 100 percent that God has put this family in my life for a reason, along with sweet little Sofia. I am going to try my hardest to help them bring her home. Their adoption is estimated to cost a total of $45,000!
It's going to take miracles, but as the Valenzuela family said, God is already guiding them through their adoption process. I'm confident that He'll continue. <3
I am currently selling custom tutus and 50 percent of each item profit is donated to their adoption. The other 50 goes to supplies. Please like and follow my page and order a tutu or hair bow! Shipping is free!
The Glitter Corner Facebook page (<---Click the link)
Also visit my brand new Etsy page The Glitter Corner Etsy shop! (<--Click the link to visit the page)
I'm brainstorming for other fundraiser ideas. :)
Thanks for reading! I'll be posting on this lovely family a lot in the near future! So please follow or subscribe by email to get updates! Thanks!
Robinson and Marcy and their young daughter, Ariana are Christian family living in Utah.
Marcy bought her first house at age 21, owned her own business at 25 and switched careers to full time mommy at age 30. Robinson has served a two year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints. He loves animation and bringing joy to children, he now works LDS Motion Picture Studios as a Visual Special Effects Animator, and loves it.
Marcy has given birth to two children with Down syndrome, her first, a son, only lived a few short hours due to sever heart issues. Her 7th pregnancy and only successful birth God blessed them with their daughter, Ariana whom also has Down syndrome.

Robinson and Marcy have been through many trials from miscarriages, funerals and Robinson having Testicular cancer, that was successfully cured, thankfully. And they're now pregnant and due in June of 2015.
They fell in love with Sofia from the moment they first saw her. Miracle after miracle has led them to believe that their Heavenly Father has led to believe that He is leading and guiding them through bringing little Sofia home.
For privacy reasons Sofia's picture can't be shared on any social media, so Mr. Valenzuela created this logo created from a picture of Ariana.
They have a wonderful tshirt fundraiser going on to help fund Sofia's adoption,
You can read more about it and get one for yourself by clicking here.
I am going to order one soon! :)
And everyone should go follow their website @ http://shoutingforsofia.apps-1and1.com/ !
You can follow their adoption closely and help them by donating, sharing and praying.
Do it for sweet little Ariana! She wants her sissy home! <3
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| "Help bring sissy home!" -Aria ;) |
I believe 100 percent that God has put this family in my life for a reason, along with sweet little Sofia. I am going to try my hardest to help them bring her home. Their adoption is estimated to cost a total of $45,000!
It's going to take miracles, but as the Valenzuela family said, God is already guiding them through their adoption process. I'm confident that He'll continue. <3
I am currently selling custom tutus and 50 percent of each item profit is donated to their adoption. The other 50 goes to supplies. Please like and follow my page and order a tutu or hair bow! Shipping is free!
The Glitter Corner Facebook page (<---Click the link)
Also visit my brand new Etsy page The Glitter Corner Etsy shop! (<--Click the link to visit the page)
I'm brainstorming for other fundraiser ideas. :)
Thanks for reading! I'll be posting on this lovely family a lot in the near future! So please follow or subscribe by email to get updates! Thanks!
Thursday, May 15, 2014
5 Ways to Make a Connection with an Orphan
I've been thinking of ways to reach out to people that have an interest in becoming a warrior for an orphan with Down syndrome and other special needs. As I was telling my best friend earlier, I tend to assume everyone already knows all the tips and tricks when it comes to advocating, mostly because the people I talk to on a daily bases advocate for orphans. But I forget that so many people are uneducated and don't even know where to begin when it comes down to advocating/being a prayer warrior for a child. And maybe there are some advocates out there that would really like to get a closer connection with their orphan. So I thought that this might be a nice post to share some of the ways I've made connections with my orphan(s) in the past. :)
1. Write Letters to them.
This one with either sound completely crazy to you or something you've done or heard about a hundred time before, but it's SO true! Especially if you have a blog for the child you advocate for. You'll find out quickly that you run out of things to post about on that one child you get little to no new information about. And that's not a bad thing, in fact it's completely normal. Trust me, I'm friends with lots of advocates and we've all discussed having this issue before, you're not alone!
Writing letters will give your readers an insight on how you love and care for the child you're advocating for. But the main reason I recommend doing this is because you will truly build a strong bond with this child when writing out your love and feelings for them! They can't hear or read it in the moment, but when their forever family finds them you will have those letters to send them one day. It shows just how loved and thought about they were when they thought no one was there for them.
2. Print their Picture(s)!
My best friend, Alyssa and I have always printed out our child's photograph(s) and put them all over the house! Why not? Every single time you see their photo you automatically think of them and where they're at right now in life, which leads me to pray for them a lot more often than I would without the photographs. This is a HUGE way for me to make a connection with a child! I love seeing their photos everywhere. And as Alyssa said, it makes everything seem so real. They aren't just a virtual photo anymore, they're actually something you can hold and hang in different places!
When I advocated for Mick (who is officially home) I hung his photo in a shadow box frame above my bed. I woke up to his precious face every day. This is a wonderful thing to do! You just HAVE to! :)
3. Give a Nickname
I naturally give the kids I advocate for nicknames. I don't usually even have to think about giving the child a nickname in most cases, I just start calling them something and it sticks. To me it makes them feel more personable. Since you can't get to know them physically, all you have is that one photo and maybe even JUST a description of them to go on, take advantage and count it as a blessing to have whatever you have about them! Study it in detail and then something will pop up that you will just know is "the" name. ;) This really helps build that connection you're looking for!
4. Create a Theme
Just like a mama makes a theme for her child's nursery or room, you should create a theme for your orphan advocating process! Especially if you have a blog! Make a fun theme that you think fits the child you're advocating for! Whether it be Hello Kitty, Winnie the Pooh, jungle theme, ocean theme or whatever just give it a try! It also makes everything feel a little more personable I feel. :)
5. Make a Keepsake Box
Our human nature usually tends to lean more to the doubtful side of things, but I encourage you to step outside of that comfort zone! Don't think that the child you are advocating for *may* never find their family. Don't doubt! Doubt will be your enemy in advocating, always think positive and pray hard! Trust that the Lord will provide that precious little one with their perfect forever family! Don't doubt. Instead go buy a special box and little by little fill it with little special things that you feel fits the child. Their mama and daddy may not have found them yet, but this is your time to prove one day to the orphan that YOU CARED and that YOU LOVED them before they were "found".
You can don't have to buy everything, in fact you can make it all! It's your keepsake box to make!
Get a little stuffed animal (make it go along with the theme you have for their advocating process like suggested in step 4) fill it with books that remind you of the child. Write letters and stick them in the box too. I even get the kids birthday cards and put them in the keepsake box. They're going to get ALL of these things one day because when their family finds them you will send this keepsake box to the family.
This is is a lovely and valuable way to make that connection stronger. <3 :)
And there you have it! My 5 ways of building a special connection with a child (orphan) you advocate and pray for. This isn't by any means the way you *have* to do it, but simply the ways I recommend trying. If you don't have "that" connection it's harder to do anything for that child. Trust me, I know. I'm hoping that these suggestions and ideas will help you like they've helped me. :)
Thank you for reading feel free to follow or subscribe so you can keep up to date with my journey in advocating for "my" three cuties, Joe, Talia and Fern. <3
1. Write Letters to them.
This one with either sound completely crazy to you or something you've done or heard about a hundred time before, but it's SO true! Especially if you have a blog for the child you advocate for. You'll find out quickly that you run out of things to post about on that one child you get little to no new information about. And that's not a bad thing, in fact it's completely normal. Trust me, I'm friends with lots of advocates and we've all discussed having this issue before, you're not alone!
Writing letters will give your readers an insight on how you love and care for the child you're advocating for. But the main reason I recommend doing this is because you will truly build a strong bond with this child when writing out your love and feelings for them! They can't hear or read it in the moment, but when their forever family finds them you will have those letters to send them one day. It shows just how loved and thought about they were when they thought no one was there for them.
2. Print their Picture(s)!
My best friend, Alyssa and I have always printed out our child's photograph(s) and put them all over the house! Why not? Every single time you see their photo you automatically think of them and where they're at right now in life, which leads me to pray for them a lot more often than I would without the photographs. This is a HUGE way for me to make a connection with a child! I love seeing their photos everywhere. And as Alyssa said, it makes everything seem so real. They aren't just a virtual photo anymore, they're actually something you can hold and hang in different places!
This photo above is Alyssa's kiddos. She has them hanging above her desk <3
When I advocated for Mick (who is officially home) I hung his photo in a shadow box frame above my bed. I woke up to his precious face every day. This is a wonderful thing to do! You just HAVE to! :)
3. Give a Nickname
I naturally give the kids I advocate for nicknames. I don't usually even have to think about giving the child a nickname in most cases, I just start calling them something and it sticks. To me it makes them feel more personable. Since you can't get to know them physically, all you have is that one photo and maybe even JUST a description of them to go on, take advantage and count it as a blessing to have whatever you have about them! Study it in detail and then something will pop up that you will just know is "the" name. ;) This really helps build that connection you're looking for!
4. Create a Theme
Just like a mama makes a theme for her child's nursery or room, you should create a theme for your orphan advocating process! Especially if you have a blog! Make a fun theme that you think fits the child you're advocating for! Whether it be Hello Kitty, Winnie the Pooh, jungle theme, ocean theme or whatever just give it a try! It also makes everything feel a little more personable I feel. :)
5. Make a Keepsake Box
Our human nature usually tends to lean more to the doubtful side of things, but I encourage you to step outside of that comfort zone! Don't think that the child you are advocating for *may* never find their family. Don't doubt! Doubt will be your enemy in advocating, always think positive and pray hard! Trust that the Lord will provide that precious little one with their perfect forever family! Don't doubt. Instead go buy a special box and little by little fill it with little special things that you feel fits the child. Their mama and daddy may not have found them yet, but this is your time to prove one day to the orphan that YOU CARED and that YOU LOVED them before they were "found".
You can don't have to buy everything, in fact you can make it all! It's your keepsake box to make!
Get a little stuffed animal (make it go along with the theme you have for their advocating process like suggested in step 4) fill it with books that remind you of the child. Write letters and stick them in the box too. I even get the kids birthday cards and put them in the keepsake box. They're going to get ALL of these things one day because when their family finds them you will send this keepsake box to the family.
This is is a lovely and valuable way to make that connection stronger. <3 :)
And there you have it! My 5 ways of building a special connection with a child (orphan) you advocate and pray for. This isn't by any means the way you *have* to do it, but simply the ways I recommend trying. If you don't have "that" connection it's harder to do anything for that child. Trust me, I know. I'm hoping that these suggestions and ideas will help you like they've helped me. :)
Thank you for reading feel free to follow or subscribe so you can keep up to date with my journey in advocating for "my" three cuties, Joe, Talia and Fern. <3
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Keep Calm and Love an Orphan | For All Three
So I know there are a million and one tshirt fundraisers going on right now, so this one might already seem boring and same old same old, right? And yeah, you might have ten shirts for adoptions, orphan advocating and such, but you can never have too many clothes right? ;)
Point is, I don't have a lot of money to spend on fundraisers and prizes right now, but I want to raise at least a little bit for one (or possibly all three) of "my" chickadees.
This shirt on the left is $17. In order to get the company to print them out I have to sell at least 10 of them. I haven't decided which one of the kids will get the money raised yet. If I sell ten I will have $45 to donate to one of them, which isn't a whole lot but it's better than nothing.
Every single penny of the money raised will go into a child's adoption grant. :)
I wanted to keep it as affordable as possible for everyone so that it would be appealing, because I know how tight money is for so many families.
I understand if you can't purchase one, but if you can. Please do! It's perfect for every orphan advocate! I made the colors neutrals so it can be for both genders. :)
Click here to read more and purchase to shirt if you'd like!
Thank you for reading and please let me know if you have any questions! I'm happy to answer them!
Point is, I don't have a lot of money to spend on fundraisers and prizes right now, but I want to raise at least a little bit for one (or possibly all three) of "my" chickadees.
This shirt on the left is $17. In order to get the company to print them out I have to sell at least 10 of them. I haven't decided which one of the kids will get the money raised yet. If I sell ten I will have $45 to donate to one of them, which isn't a whole lot but it's better than nothing.
Every single penny of the money raised will go into a child's adoption grant. :)
I wanted to keep it as affordable as possible for everyone so that it would be appealing, because I know how tight money is for so many families.
I understand if you can't purchase one, but if you can. Please do! It's perfect for every orphan advocate! I made the colors neutrals so it can be for both genders. :)
Click here to read more and purchase to shirt if you'd like!
Thank you for reading and please let me know if you have any questions! I'm happy to answer them!
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Gettin' Crafty...(Maybe)
It's funny how your whole life you're the same person, but not really. I mean, I'm not exactly the same spunky eleven year old I once was. And I'm not certainly not the same girl I was when I was thirteen. Granted that I was never a wild child and did outrageous things, I'm still not the "same girl" I was. But everyone goes through this. When I was little my grandma tried over and over again to get me into sewing, but that was something I knew I never wanted to do. It wasn't the "cool" thing when you're like ten. It just wasn't. I thought sewing was for old people. It wasn't near as much fun as jumping into her swimming pool, riding a scooter or walking around the neighborhood. Why would anyone even need to know how to sew? There were plenty of everything we needed in our local Wal-mart.
However. I have changed my mind over the last couple of years.
Now as an eighteen year old young woman, I find myself understanding why people do the things they do. I think a lot about how I want my children to be raised and the kind of wife I want to be for my future unknown husband. I'm learning more about what's really important in life and that I need to make good use of my time.
And I've even uncovered that I have a desire in my heart to become a little bit more..crafty.
Silly little me, people don't sew because there isn't enough of clothes, and whatnot to go around, but because it gives them joy. It gives someone the feeling of accomplishment and being proud of their own creation.
I remember a lot of how you sew, mostly because for the last two or three years I have been doing a little bit of sewing. My grandma gave my sisters and I sewing kits one Christmas then later on taught us a few easy sewing projects.
I love the feeling you get when you actually *make* a present for someone. And I absolutely love the feeling of getting a gift that someone made just for me. It makes it so much more special! With a little advice and help along the way, I have decided that I will attempt to make one of my child's keepsake...on my own. I've yet to master the skills of using a sewing machine so I will be doing this by hand (which by the way, my grandma said was the best thing to do with this little project)
I'm going to be making a little security blanket for one of "my" three chickadees!
Now...take a look at the fabric and try to think of who this would be for! :)
If you guessed Talia, you're right! This cute fabric reminds me of her spunky cute facial expressions. I've also been told that it *might* be possible to send her a care package also, so I didn't want to wait! :) I plan on making something for each sweet child of "mine" eventually, but Talia just happens to be the first to get something made for her. Please be praying she finds her forever family soon! I worry so much about each child I advocate for, but Talia makes me worry a little bit more. She's so medically fragile and tiny, it breaks my heart. I would adopt her as my daughter in a heartbeat if it were possible. But to any family interested in adopting her, I will gladly become your family warrior! I have every intention to help bring her home! <3
However. I have changed my mind over the last couple of years.
Now as an eighteen year old young woman, I find myself understanding why people do the things they do. I think a lot about how I want my children to be raised and the kind of wife I want to be for my future unknown husband. I'm learning more about what's really important in life and that I need to make good use of my time.
And I've even uncovered that I have a desire in my heart to become a little bit more..crafty.
Silly little me, people don't sew because there isn't enough of clothes, and whatnot to go around, but because it gives them joy. It gives someone the feeling of accomplishment and being proud of their own creation.
I remember a lot of how you sew, mostly because for the last two or three years I have been doing a little bit of sewing. My grandma gave my sisters and I sewing kits one Christmas then later on taught us a few easy sewing projects.
I love the feeling you get when you actually *make* a present for someone. And I absolutely love the feeling of getting a gift that someone made just for me. It makes it so much more special! With a little advice and help along the way, I have decided that I will attempt to make one of my child's keepsake...on my own. I've yet to master the skills of using a sewing machine so I will be doing this by hand (which by the way, my grandma said was the best thing to do with this little project)
I'm going to be making a little security blanket for one of "my" three chickadees!
Now...take a look at the fabric and try to think of who this would be for! :)
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| I tried so hard to make it all match up. |
After seeing the fabric has a pretty butterfly pattern you must have guessed it isn't for little Joey. Correct. It isn't for him, or at least not this one. ;)
That narrows it down to Fern and Talia.
If you guessed Talia, you're right! This cute fabric reminds me of her spunky cute facial expressions. I've also been told that it *might* be possible to send her a care package also, so I didn't want to wait! :) I plan on making something for each sweet child of "mine" eventually, but Talia just happens to be the first to get something made for her. Please be praying she finds her forever family soon! I worry so much about each child I advocate for, but Talia makes me worry a little bit more. She's so medically fragile and tiny, it breaks my heart. I would adopt her as my daughter in a heartbeat if it were possible. But to any family interested in adopting her, I will gladly become your family warrior! I have every intention to help bring her home! <3
I'm pretty sad and pathetic when it comes to sewing (or anything crafty related...) so bare with me as I attempt to sew a very special security blanket.
I will most defiantly be posting updates! So be sure to follow or subscribe so you can see it. :)
Thank you for reading and I hope that you will stick around and learn more about "my" three cuties. :)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2014
I Make Custom Designs!
When you sign up to be a child's Guardian Angel you are committing to not only pray and shout for them, but to also hold as many fundraisers for them as possible to help raise their adoption grant.
As most of you know I very recently have committed to being a Guardian Angel for three little angels.
I don't currently have a job at this point in my life, therefore I don't have an income to donate into "my" kids adoption grants. And I really am not making excuses here, but I have zero craftiness, It's nonexistent. I can't say I haven't tried...or rather that I'm not trying, because I am actually still in the process of trying more small projects that can benefit the kids. But I'm no Martha Stewart to say the least.
In the last couple of years I have uncovered a wonderful thing that I do quite well in! Making custom designs for people! Whether it be, Facebook timeline covers, blogger headers, flyers, buttons, or collages, I can do it pretty well!
I decided to put my knowledge to good use and begin selling them to raise money for orphans during special events of the year. Now that I am a GA for three kids it's time to step up my game! I need to start selling these all year long so that I can help "my" three precious Asian babies!
I made the blog title header myself, and the little buttons of the kiddos and I --->
I've also made similar things for several other people, but I typically make Facebook timeline covers. :)
Here are some examples:
and I can make pretty much ANYTHING you desire. :)
Here are a few signature samples (used in blogs mainly)
I haven't made any signatures recently, but I have new fonts and they would be incredible for signatures! :)
Here are some blog header backgrounds
I have many more and the possibilities are endless!
I am ready and willing to make you a custom design! I am so excited to help anyone who's in need of help!
I am so grateful for everyone who allows me to make their design! I need this for Joe, Talia and Fern!
Contact me @ KaitlynCTB@hotmail.com
PRICES:
Facebook Timeline Cover: $5
Blogger Header: $5
Signature: $5
Blog Button: $5
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT profit goes to one of my three lovies adoption grant!
Share, follow and pray that this will bring in a decent amount!
Thank you so much for reading! If you've ever had my designs before, please leave a review below in the comments! :)
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Two New Beautiful Changes
My heart has fallen in love with two more beautiful babies. One that I've loved since she was listed and the other a "stranger", but had me speechless at the first look at her photo.
&
Fern
After asking if I could possibly become a Guardian Angel for a third child, and getting an approval I then requested to become Fern's Guardian Angel!
I don't feel afraid or overwhelmed with being a Guardian Angel for three children. I know that with lots of prayer and a lot of hard work and effort, I can do this! And I know that if you love this kids even just half as much as I do, then you will follow this blog and help shout for Joe, Talia and Fern!
I can't hide my excitement any longer so I will, with great pleasure, announce the two beauties that I will advocating for!
Meet Talia&
Fern
These two girls have literally captured my heart in every way that a heart can be captured. My heart breaks for them, but is also so thankful that God led me to them. I am so blessed that I have been given a chance to better the lives of two more children in need of finding their forever families.
Recently, when I visited my blog I felt it was empty, and that confused me because I thought that I had told myself that Joe would be the only focus for me. Days past and I still felt that emptiness in my heart and on my blog, I felt that maybe this was God preparing my heart for a change in my advocating life. I know, I sound crazy, but whenever I get those "feelings" I just usually trust that it's something God has in store for me.
Curious if God was directing me to add another child to my orphan advocacy I went to the child that I've loved and nearly advocated for several times to see if I got what me and my advocating sisters call the "mommy feeling" that usually leads us to believe that we have a special connection to the child. Still I was hesitant. I just wasn't sure if I should add another child at this point in my life. I posted in a group that morning asking if anyone had updated photos of this beautiful girl, Fern.
Friday night came, and like the party animal I am (Ha. Ha.), I sat on my sofa scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed when suddenly I stumble onto a post that someone has made about a gorgeous little girl that is medically fragile and just like that I was mesmerized. This little girl tugged at my heart so hard that within the next five minutes I was emailing RR to request becoming her official Guardian Angel. Never have I ever reacted to a child that quickly. But never did I ever regret doing it.
Just minutes (or less) after requesting to become that medically fragile sweet child's Guardian Angel I got a notification on my Facebook telling me that someone had replied to my question about Fern having an update any recently.
Naturally, I went to the post, only to discover that an adopting mama recently met Fern and had new photos and information about her! This was extremely exciting and completely unexpected for me because I had been watching Fern since she was listed on RR a looong time ago and never did she have an update! EVER!
I take a look at the new photos and I melt into a puddle, I am in love with yet another child all within the same five minutes.
Yes. I was feeling crazy and a little bit confused. What was I to do? I already had one precious child I was advocating for, requested to be another's and then fell in love with a third baby.
I have to be completely honest here, it didn't take me long at all before decided that in some way, shape, or form I would indeed help Fern too, There was no escaping the feelings I had for her.
And the following Monday, I got the email from RR that I was officially Talia's Guardian Angel! :) <3
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| She's literally the size of a doll! (ILOVEHERSOMUCH) |
After asking if I could possibly become a Guardian Angel for a third child, and getting an approval I then requested to become Fern's Guardian Angel!
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| She's SO kissable! ILOVEHERSOMUCH!!! |
I don't feel afraid or overwhelmed with being a Guardian Angel for three children. I know that with lots of prayer and a lot of hard work and effort, I can do this! And I know that if you love this kids even just half as much as I do, then you will follow this blog and help shout for Joe, Talia and Fern!
The follow/subscribe buttons are all located over there on the right side ---->>>>
Please join me in praying daily for these sweet kids! I know that our Heavenly Father will hear our every prayer and loves them soooo much! He will rescue them and protect them. <3
Thank you for reading and please feel free to share!
Don't forget to follow before you leave! I will be holding fundraisers and doing some fun little things for them in this exciting new journey! :)
Consider making a donation to their adoption grant?
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Update On the Easter Basket Giveaway | Vera
If you've been keeping a close eye on the Easter Basket Giveaway then you might be curious as to where the donations will be going to since Vera has found a family and Peggy is sadly no longer adoptable.
It's hard for me to tell you more because I honestly don't know who is adopting her yet and there currently isn't anywhere for the money to go, but since we still have 14 days left in this fundraiser I am hoping that I will know the family adopting her by that time.
Now that she's officially on the "My Family Found Me" page on Reece's Rainbow, I feel that it's even more important that we raise as much money as possible to put towards her adoption! An international adoption costs anywhere from $12,000-$40,000! That's not exactly what I would call "cheap".if you know what I mean. We're the hope for little bitty Vera! This is our chance to help save her life!
As of right now all of the money will be donated to Vera's family's adoption grant.
It's hard for me to tell you more because I honestly don't know who is adopting her yet and there currently isn't anywhere for the money to go, but since we still have 14 days left in this fundraiser I am hoping that I will know the family adopting her by that time.
We are currently at an impressive $139 in the Easter Basket Giveaway and I'm praying that it will continue to grow! I haven't done a very good job at promoting this fundraiser recently, but I'm going step up my game and share it as much as I cam!
I am so grateful for every single donation (entry) made in the Easter Basket Giveaway! It's overwhelming how many people love this precious little girl and want to see her home and happy in the arms of her family!
Now that she's officially on the "My Family Found Me" page on Reece's Rainbow, I feel that it's even more important that we raise as much money as possible to put towards her adoption! An international adoption costs anywhere from $12,000-$40,000! That's not exactly what I would call "cheap".if you know what I mean. We're the hope for little bitty Vera! This is our chance to help save her life!
I would appreciate any donations of any amount at this point! You will still get entered into winning the basket!
There are lots of goodies in store for you if you win! Click here to see all the many prizes that are in the basket for the winner. And to also learn more information about this fundraiser and the entry costs. :)
Thank you for reading and please be sure to share this fundraiser! It will be a huge help! :)
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Saturday, March 29, 2014
Join Team Joe!
I'm not going to take all the credit of being his official Prayer Warrior, so I bought an adorable little card that is just for the warriors/members of Team Joe.
Q: How can I become a member of Team Joe?
A: You can become a member by following this blog. The follow link is located over on the right side of the blog -------------------------->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.
There's more to it than just following, to meet and share stories of how you are shouting for Joe you can request to join this group on Facebook for Team Joe members only! :)
CLICK HERE to visit the Facebook group! Remember that it's a closed group and the way you can become a member is to 1. Follow this blog 2. Request to join the Facebook group
There won't be anything required for you to do, but just simply shout for Joe by sharing him on your social media, and praying for him. And if you want to make a donation to his adoption grant, go right ahead, but understand I'm not trying to "force" anyone to do so. :)
On top of shouting for sweet Joe, you will automatically get your name wrote in this special card for him that will be put inside his keepsake box. One day his forever family will see all the people that loved and cared for him.
I will have MUCH better photos of the card soon, but for now...
I consider this to be a miracle card, ha ha! I looked all over the cards searching for "the one" but realizing that there probably wouldn't be a perfect card out there for the occasion I was looking for, then I found this and LOVED what it said, on top of it having a ducky on it. SO CUTE. :)
I appreciate you taking the time to reach this and I really do hope that you will become a member of Team Joe and join me in shouting for him!
If you have any questions, I would be happy to answer them! Just comment below or email me @
KaitlynCTB@hotmail.com
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