So-- I know you have all been incredibly generous and kind to us in this process. And, we are so grateful. I am not really sure how to fully express our gratitude.
Today, I have one more opportunity for you to serve this Christmas season, if you would like. This time, it is not for us, but for the kids in the orphanages in Quito.
We hope to visit two different orphanages Christmas day and to bring some needed items and gifts to the children there. We are willing to dedicate whatever suitcase space necessary to bring whatever we can. We just received the following list of items that are really needed in the orphanages:
**Baby wash/Baby lotion. These things have a high tariff and are really expensive in Ecuador.
*Shirts for children ages 10-16
*Underwear for 16 yr old girl
*Thermal socks for 16 year old girl
*Sweatshirts/jackets for children ages 10-16
**Crib Sheets
*Twin size bed sheets
**Plastic bibs
*Sweaters for boys and girls sizes 3-6
**tights for babies and toddlers
(There is a greater need for items with two stars)
If, while you are out and about doing your Christmas shopping, you would like to pick up any of these items, please do. I am sure they will help make Christmas a little more special at the orphanages we visit. We are going to buy as much as we can, but thought we would present the opportunity to you, too. The more the better!
If you want to contribute, please have the items to us by Friday, the 16th of December, so that we can have the weekend to pack everything.
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
3 comments:
I just copied your list to post on my blog and will link my blog to my FB post.(our church missions team was in Quito when we adopted Lil G and were able to visit the orphanage. Our pastor is now at a new church and his church is working with the orphanage and will be taking a trip this summer so I think if I put the word out both churches MIGHT pitch in a little. I will see what I can do last min. Not sure when Id need to mail it so that it will arrive by Friday next week- Maybe Wed?
Kim, how about me? Could you please fit ME in your suitcase?? :)
Really though, I couldn't be more excited for you!! I am going shopping and will be picking up a bunch of stuff to send with you to Ecuador. How much space do you have? I'll also need your address and/or phone number so I can find you :)
Merry Christmas,
Sarah
sarahsuelindsey@gmail.com
Do you have anyone coming from up here to you this week?? Let me know and I will get some stuff together.
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