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This week our team is in Kombolcha, Ethiopia!! They are visiting our Meseret Kristso's CarePoint. Here's a few photos of our March 2013 visit. Please be in prayer for our team and the children.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-70787008595416137372014-01-02T21:58:00.000-05:002014-01-02T21:58:22.790-05:00Five Years!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Our dear sweet Henry has been with us for 5 years! He is such a delight. We love you!<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We had an amazing medical mission trip in October! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> Everyday we provided a snack of bananas for the children. We treated fevers, cuts, strep throat and more. We also removed items and cleaned out their ears. Several children were referred to a hospital or clinic, including a child who appeared to have broken his arm while we were on-site.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When we arrived in Kombolcha some of the children had your photos- holding them up and asking if you were part of the team. One boy was carrying a musical greeting card that was enclosed in his March care package. Sponsorship matters, the children know your name and asked about you. Most of the messages they gave me were similar- "thank you for being my sponsor! Please come to visit." </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">If you provided medical supplies, helped financially or prayed for us- THANK YOU!!! You helped support an amazing team who ministered to many. Our next trip is </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 16px;">March 8-18 2014 which will be structured much like a Vacation Bible School. </span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-34434888824810102962013-11-20T13:35:00.001-05:002013-11-20T13:35:28.362-05:00Eight years!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Igor has been home eight years!! He wanted 5 Guys for lunch and mac & cheese for dinner. We celebrate 8 years with you as our son.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-81159657744666896022013-09-11T11:39:00.001-04:002013-09-11T11:39:10.203-04:00it's been a while!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>This summer was so much fun. Here are a few memories.</b></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fun at the lake</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Henry's first solo kayak trip</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">fun at the lake</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Merone loves sand</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Igor loves the waves</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Henry tries skim-boarding</td></tr>
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and now school has started... here's my poem for my children as they drifted off to sleep:</div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">The school clothes were hung on the closet door with care,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">In hopes that the school bus soon would be there;</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">The children were nestled all snug in their beds,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">While visions of new I-pads (school provided) danced in their heads.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">School starts tomorrow, it is all bitter sweet... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.333333969116211px; line-height: 17.98611068725586px;">welcome 2013-14 school year, I hope it's quite neat.</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-49284636358869753062013-07-01T14:39:00.003-04:002013-07-01T14:41:39.869-04:00Thank you God, for my Daughter<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-65055601299665963192013-06-25T20:54:00.002-04:002013-06-25T20:54:33.495-04:00Two years ago...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Guess who has been home for TWO YEARS??? We celebrated with Tibs and Doro Wat.<br />
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Happy Birthday Igor!!<br /></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-58596714046658297302013-06-06T15:21:00.002-04:002013-06-06T15:22:07.818-04:00Kombolcha reflections<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="line-height: 14.44444465637207px;">Here is the next installment of reflections from sponsors who have visited our care point in Kombolcha. Their experiences have deeply moved me over the last year. I hope you get a better sense of the journey, the </span><span style="line-height: 14.431818008422852px;">transformation</span><span style="line-height: 14.44444465637207px;"> of sponsors and the children from these updates.</span></span></div>
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<i><b>This was my 1st mission trip internationally, 1st trip anywhere I think without a construction element of some sort. I was going to spend time with the children, play some games, show them and tell them that they are loved by me, by us and by Jesus. I had prayed over the decision to go, sought God in the time leading up to the trip, there were many conference calls to discuss the trip. I was ready, or so I thought. There were tests of my patience (long lines, crowds, delayed luggage, no water at the hotel), but what overwhelmed me was the joy and love of the children once we got to the care point. They didn't care what we were bringing, they were simply happy we had come….and happy is such a weak word to describe it. They wanted to spend time with us, sit with us, hold on to us, play with us, laugh with us. I share with you, some of the many memories that remain with me, burned into my soul.</b></i></div>
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<i><b>When we first arrived, I remember the kids surrounding me, 10 or 15 or more. All wanted my attention. We played some simple hand clapping games, laughed, shared hugs. Emotionally exhausting but physically energizing. Sitting with them later that day they wanted to hold my hand, touch me, be near me. They were curious about the hair on my arms and laughed at the sweat pouring off my head. Another memory is Matthew, Derek, I playing keep away with a volley ball. We'd toss it to each other high above our heads and the kids would jump on us to get the ball. I decided to lift the kids above my head so they could get the ball, soon they all seemed to be around me, pointing to say "me next" until my arms ached. The games we played were simple - bean bag toss, jump rope, hop scotch, pin the tail on the donkey - and we had labored to pick the right games. But the kids didn't care what games we were playing. Again, they only wanted to spend time with us, to feel special, to say without words "look at me, watch me", to be loved.</b></i></div>
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<i><b>The last day was tough. The kids were more clingy. They knew we would be leaving, we knew we'd be leaving and each of us were trying to steal extra minutes together. The week had gone by so fast. Hugs lasted longer, tears were wiped away only to be replaced. For me the tears were knowing I'd miss the children's smiles, laughs, knowing they were returning to their daily existence and I mine….each sad in its own way.</b></i></div>
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<i><b>By worldly standards Ethiopia and its people are poor, lacking what the rest of us define as necessities. The children we saw running along side the bus, the children we spent time with at the camp, the children you / I sponsor, though had a beautiful, simple joy that week, something I am poor in. Part of me is back in Ethiopia playing with the children, sharing a love that breaks all language barriers. Part of Ethiopia is here with me, I didn't declare it through customs though. It exists in my mind, heart and soul, changing me.</b></i></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-5625854402351352142013-05-18T18:36:00.001-04:002013-05-18T18:36:49.758-04:00Two years ago...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-38434245383292482062013-05-14T10:08:00.001-04:002013-05-14T10:08:43.813-04:00Two years ago....<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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On May 13, 2011, we met our daughter for the very first time. </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-87265343827021357932013-05-11T20:39:00.002-04:002013-05-11T20:40:17.104-04:00Eight years ago<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-30210332048838216532013-04-16T20:38:00.000-04:002013-04-16T20:41:49.414-04:00Scholar? Say what?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I saw the invitation from the National Young Scholars Program addressed to Igor I thought there had been a mix up. Don't get me wrong, our son is smart- kids from the neighborhood come with LEGO emergencies, he is a fabulous artist and has an incredible imagination. He does not like school because it is boring and he is a horrible test taker. His grades do not reflect "Scholar" written in blue on the invitation. Until I looked up scholar in the dictionary<br />
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hmmm... he is a scholar after all! His teacher nominated him for the program. When I spoke with her she said Igor was a very bright boy and he shows great leadership skills at school. She thought he would be perfect for the program. <br />
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For those of you who have followed Igor's journey over the years you know this huge for Igor!! It's been a bumpy seven years with our son and he still has challenges ahead. We are delighted to say one of those challenges will be an exciting challenge- studying forensic science and building his leadership skill for a week via the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) this summer. That week he will staying in a dorm room with 3 other boys. Our son is growing up quickly.<br />
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Igor is paying for a portion of the NYSP tuition by mowing lawns, spreading mulch and selling note cards with his original artwork. Check out his note cards at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/madsxc" target="_blank">his Etsy shop</a>!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Hayat, my sponsor child, grew in my heart until I thought it would burst. How would I say goodbye? The last day came. Hyat came to give me a hug and we said our goodbyes as best as possible with the language barrier then she went on her way into the sea of children. I stood there sort of numb. I thought, <i>well that wasn't as emotional as I thought it would be</i>. Then I saw her, through the crowd on her knees bawling. Tears were soaking her face. I ran toward her calling her name. I hit my knees, she came and lunged into my embrace. We sat there, her face in my face, my tears mixed with her tears. The taste of mingled tears was in my mouth. Dirty faces and hands didn't matter anymore. My heart was forever bound to her heart and it was snow white! I cried for weeks when I got home trying to work through the feelings of wanting her with me and not knowing how. God has helped me to see that I can help her and love her right where she is. Weeks later, Rahel, our wonderful translator, the children’s discipler, sent me a the pictures attached. What a blessing to have this memory captured in a photo. My memory of Ethiopia will be THAT embrace and the taste of mingled tears!</span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-10793242853621832342013-03-17T20:47:00.000-04:002013-03-17T21:06:38.076-04:00Sew important<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
A big THANK YOU to all the ladies who helped make Sew Important a success this year!<br />
Here are a few photos of the items that arrived in the mail. Do you sew? We'd love for you to join us. E-mail me-<span style="background-color: white;"> <a href="mailto:mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com" style="color: #aa0033; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px; text-decoration: none;"><em>mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com</em></a></span><em style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"> </em>we are going back to Ethiopia in October!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-81394028738381517852013-03-16T21:11:00.000-04:002013-03-16T21:11:37.081-04:00Visiting our carepoint<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The team left last Saturday for Ethiopia. It is not easy getting to our care point. First, the flight to Ethiopia is 12.5 hours from Dulles airport. Then there is a nine hour drive (on a good day, with clear roads) from Addis to Kombolcha! Some people wonder why we go. One of our team members, Carey, wrote yesterday:<br />
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<i><span class="userContent">today we washed the kids feet. They washed
ours, the Care Point leaders washed each others. It turned into a way to
honor one another. It was beautiful. Then we painted toe nails and the
party got wild with Ethiopian music. After that we face painted. Ben was
clever and started painting the Ethiopian flag on the boys cheeks. They
loved it all. We had<span class="text_exposed_show"> the feast-
traditional Ethiopian food. Shiro, lentils, cabbage and potatoes
along with lamb on injera . After that came giveaways and goodbyes.
I've cried more this week than I have in a long time. It wasn't because I
was sad. It was because this trip has been one of the most fulfilling
things I've done in my life. The beauty of the heart is beyond measure.</span></span></i><br />
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We go because we care. We go because we are called. We go to love and be loved.<br />
I cannot wait to share the stories and the pictures. <span class="userContent">This smile says it all.</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-28697784167138755432013-03-09T16:25:00.000-05:002013-03-09T16:25:10.131-05:00Sew Important!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
For the second year in a row I am blown away by the number of people who joined us for<a href="http://ethiopianadoptionspot.blogspot.com/2012/01/project-sew-important.html"> Project Sew Important</a>.
I received an e-mail from you, your friends, your daughters, friends of
friends, even your grandmothers asking about the project!!<br />
I have been overwhelmed by the number of women who wanted to help. God
was behind it all so I should not have been surprised but I was.<br />
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Because of your support we have enough kits for our care
point, and for many of the girls at two other Children's Hope Chest care-points!!<br />
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Project Sew Important will continue! We will continue to provide
vulnerable girls with feminine protection. Many are still sewing and we
are receiving items for the kits.<br />
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Thank you all for caring for the girls in Ethiopia who miss many days of
school because they lacked protection. I love how many came together to
be the body of Christ and serve.<br />
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If you are still working on your kits, no worries! We will be going again in October for our <a href="http://ethiopianadoptionspot.blogspot.com/2012/10/medical-mission-trip-to-ethiopia.html" target="_blank">Medical Mission trip to Ethiopia.</a><br />
The bags are packed and on the way to Ethiopia. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-5576352749834106252013-02-05T18:04:00.003-05:002013-02-05T18:04:50.011-05:00Look who is 6 years old!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy big boy!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-21184913435492625442013-01-13T16:00:00.004-05:002013-02-05T20:42:48.519-05:00Patterns for Sew important!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Here are the pattern links for <a href="http://ethiopianadoptionspot.blogspot.com/2013/01/project-sew-important.html" target="_blank">Project Sew Important</a>:<br />
<a href="http://media.wix.com/ugd//1150cf_d6bbaaa980ee9a6bf14b798ddde09664.pdf" target="_blank">Draw String Bags</a><br />
<a href="http://media.wix.com/ugd//1150cf_9bff87c4183adac7d38e46dae0ca337b.pdf" target="_blank">Tri-fold Liners </a><br />
<a href="http://media.wix.com/ugd//1150cf_b1647b5d18ab0c62b76033136e20f1eb.pdf" target="_blank">Shield pattern</a><br />
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Each kit needs two shields, 8 Tri-fold Liners and two Shields. We need everything so if you can make just bags- great! If you can only make liners or a few shield- no problem! If everyone does a little bit we will have plenty! If you do not have a snap machine- send us your liners without them. We have a snap machine and will happily snap your shields.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-23223975156579013922013-01-11T18:53:00.000-05:002013-01-11T18:53:48.420-05:00Project Sew Important<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
In March and October of 2013, we are going to our Children's HopeChest Care point in
Kombolcha, Ethiopia. We will be serving 168 children, 96 of them girls.<br />
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Last year I debated about posting about Project Sew Important... should I share or not share... because
it's sensitive, maybe taboo... not everyone is comfortable with the
topic and I wasn't sure if I wanted to share this publicly. But after I shared we received very positive feedback and women all over the country joined us. <br />
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girls at our care point are vulnerable economically. Many of the girls
are orphans and receive their only meal at our care point. These girls
are in school because someone has cared enough to sponsor them so the
required school fees have been paid. But they are still at
risk.... Some girls miss school up to 4 days a month. They miss the
lessons, the practice time, the homework, the exams and if they have a
part time job they miss time a work/income because they cannot afford
hygiene products. It happens every day in impoverished communities all
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We changed that at our care point and two others in Ethiopia. We want to ensure our girls
and young ladies have their own sustainable, effective feminine hygiene
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We've started up "Project Sew Important" for 2013. If you sew and can help, please join us! We have <a href="http://www.daysforgirls.org/learn-more#%21__learn-more/vstc13=sewing-info">two patterns options</a> provided by <a href="http://www.daysforgirls.org/">Days for Girls</a>. Please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com">mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com</a> for all the details. We have a snap machine so we can finish off the products for you. </div>
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Thank you for making a difference in young women's lives.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-87838122916201599712012-12-30T19:56:00.001-05:002012-12-30T22:09:14.716-05:00Celebrating Henry<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I can hardly believe that Henry has been a part of our family for FOUR YEARS! Henry is funny, delightful, sweet, thoughtful and generous. Every morning he wakes up with a smile. It is an honor to call him son. Here are a few of my favorite pictures of Henry this past year along with his referral photo from September 2008.<br />
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<span class="userContent">It's giving Tuesday- for a 3rd year we are
selling two children's books- the proceeds will feed children at our care point in
Kombolcha, Ethiopia. <a href="http://childrensbooksforfood.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://childrensbooksforfood.blogspot.com/</a></span><br />
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<span class="userContent">We also have some precious children who are in need of a sponsor.</span><br />
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<br />A sponsorship fee ($34 monthly) provides resources for children to
receive at least one meal a day, an education, and discipleship. Contact us if you have questions or would like to
sponsor a child. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12pt;"></span>mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com<br />
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Last night we celebrated Igor's Gotcha Day with Pizza! I cannot believe how quickly time has passed. We love you Igor and are delighted you are our son.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5485189704478641735.post-10336294734943736242012-10-24T20:42:00.002-04:002012-10-24T20:42:37.434-04:00Medical Mission trip to Ethiopia!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">We are delighted to announce a second mission trip to our care point in 2013!! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Y</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 22px;">ou are invited to join our medical mission team October 12-21, 2013! We are recruiting medical professionals to provide health care for orphans and extremely vulnerable children and their families at two <a href="http://www.hopechest.org/" target="_blank">Children’s HopeChest </a>Care-points! We will be serving the children at Project Greenlight in Addis Ababa and our Care-point at Grace Baptist Church, Kombolcha, Ethiopia. There will only be 20 spots available on the October 2013 team</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;">! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 16px; line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our mission is to provide medical care to the children and family members, build relationships with the children and be a reflection of God’s love. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">We will have a few spots available for non-medical personnel to help with set-up, intake, games, and loving the children.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">We are looking for a photograph, puppeteer or others talented in entertaining children ages 6-18 years old.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Registration is now open for our medical trip to Ethiopia. If you are interested in joining the team, please e-mail me at <a href="mailto:mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;">mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We would be delighted to have you join us! If you are ready to sign up, please complete the online application at <a href="http://onechildcampaign.showitsite.com/#/ethiopia/" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;" target="_blank">http://onechildcampaign.showitsite.com/#/ethiopia/</a><br /><br /><b><u>COSTS</u></b><br />One Child Campaign has prepared the in-country travel package on our behalf and has fixed the cost at $1,390 per person<span style="color: #4f81bd; line-height: normal;"> </span>- which includes hotels, transportation, translators, and meals. You will be responsible to book your flight. We will meet in Washington DC and fly to Ethiopia together. The cost of round-trip airfare to Ethiopia will vary. Trip/medical evacuation insurance can be purchased at the time of booking your flight. The cost for insurance varies based on gender and age. Entrance visas for Ethiopia are $20 per person.<br /><br /><b><u>NOT ABLE TO GO BUT WANT TO HELP?</u></b><b><u><br /></u></b>Spread the word! Share this blog post with others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We’d love to have you join our prayer team or fundraising team (to purchase medical supplies for the trip and a treasure box items). We’ll also have a medical supply wish list available soon. Please contact me at <a href="mailto:mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com" style="color: #0068cf; cursor: pointer;">mblueberry.madamblueberry@gmail.com</a> to see how you can make this an amazing trip not only for our team and but to bless the children!</span></div>
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Our friends Deanna and Derek are hosting a fundraiser on <a href="http://doitfortheorphans.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-amazing-blog-fundraiser.html" target="_blank">their blog</a>. They have some awesome items- check out this beautiful bracelet from Junk Posse.<br />
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<a href="http://doitfortheorphans.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-amazing-blog-fundraiser.html">Check out their blog </a>for all the details! Mention <a href="http://doitfortheorphans.blogspot.com/2012/09/an-amazing-blog-fundraiser.html">their raffle </a>on FaceBook or your blog and you'll be entered into the raffle of your choice! </div>
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