So the other night I loaded up with some of my Africa mission trip buddies and some future Africa mission trip participants and headed to Columbia to feed some orphans. Yes, we went to Columbia, Tennessee to feed some orphans.
We walked into a house that looked like this. It kinda reminded me of a Tupperware party or any other home party. The kind of parties that I don't go to anymore:) I spent the latter part of my twenties and early part of my thirties attending various parties that sold: candles, jewelry, make-up, plastic containers, scrapbook supplies and my all time favorite...cookware. The last "cookware" party that I went to I purchased a $10 oven mitt. I didn't really need any cookware because...hold on to the seat of your pants because I'm about to reveal a startling revelation. You don't really need cookware when you don't cook! I do have to say that the oven mitt has served me well because my bakers are still using it to get the brownies out of the oven.
No cookware for me, I purchased a strand of these...
Give a woman a bead; and she's got something nice to wear. Teach a woman to bead; and she can feed herself and the kids...or something like that:)
Here we are with Suzanne & Gwen. They are the volunteer administrators of Katie's Amazima Ministries. So we got to hear all about Katie and the work that she is doing in Uganda. They started 147 Million Orphans website to bring awareness to orphans and adoption. By the way, if you aren't reading Katie's blog yet, click here.
You can click on this button to see everything they have...
5 comments:
Stephanie and I made these paper bead bracelets the last time she stayed all night thats why they call me crafi mamaw too. That was a big necklace glad we started little.
It was a great night...carsick and all! ;) A little shopping, a little orphan feeding, meeting some local blog celebs. How did I miss that the beads were made from recycled magazines?
I had not been on the blog before and I am sitting here crying thinking "what can I do?" My heart has been moved so many times before but sometimes you get the feeling what can just one person do. I have no words after reading her blog. I can not wait to hear all about your experience. I pray that I can be a part some how and maybe one day even go there too. I am loving the beads and I think our Christmas presents this year are going to mean something. THANKS FOR SHARING!
I went to one of those parties here too. I bought a ton of beads to give as gifts. I haven't given a single thing away yet...hope I can still find them. :-) I'm not sure if the one I went to is the same group. I just spent way too much time to find it on the Internet and couldn't. Happy Belated Thanksgiving.
very excited for your big africa trip! wow- it will be amazing! i love to sport my feed 1 tee and necklace from 147million orphans. wishing you life-changing memories:) HAVE FUN!
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