tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post5745812579926038247..comments2023-06-02T08:01:26.422-07:00Comments on BUILDING THE BLOCKS...: One Day~One LunchAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13006198193450517574noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-76044579460472794072011-02-22T11:17:10.170-08:002011-02-22T11:17:10.170-08:00Amy,
My husband and I are Advocates for Lifesong ...Amy,<br /><br />My husband and I are Advocates for Lifesong in Ethiopia and we want to say a huge "Thank You" in behalf of the precious children at the Adami Tulu school in Ethiopia, for Addison's idea of the One Day/One Lunch project. The breakfast and lunch that the kids receive at school each day is making an important difference in their lives. Addison has already made a big contribution to these children. I was at the school when the school bags that Addison collected were handed out. The joy on those little faces was a sight I will always remember. Addison is fighting poverty in the world and truly making a difference!<br />Thank you to all of you that gave up your lunch money for these very, very poor children. Every penny you donated will go to buy food for the kids. That is why I love volunteering for Lifesong for Orphans. Their administrative costs are covered by another foundation and the American administrators in Ethiopia have raised their own support, so 100% of donations go directly to the vulnerable children. God enjoys working through His children to get His work done!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518573417935504530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-67574361607286241472011-02-03T08:46:44.205-08:002011-02-03T08:46:44.205-08:00I just sent over our lunch money and I blogged abo...I just sent over our lunch money and I blogged about it. Sorry, I didn't get a chance to blog about before now. Lots of hugs.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17691697736820145802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-62420588005173110012011-02-03T07:03:00.934-08:002011-02-03T07:03:00.934-08:00I don't know if Tim is still coming by to chec...I don't know if Tim is still coming by to check comments, but if so...<br /><br />Tim (and everyone else), did you know that you can sponsor children in the US like you can in other countries? If you would like to sponsor a US child, you can go to Save The Children (http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm). There are a few more restrictions because of US privacy laws, but it's really worth it!Danae Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10494305884228697891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-3316568793859835152011-02-02T21:25:59.808-08:002011-02-02T21:25:59.808-08:00Saw this earlier today, and challenged our youth g...Saw this earlier today, and challenged our youth group to do this tomorrow! It has been reposted all over FB among our small town. Everyone will bring their lunch $ back next Wednesday for us to send in together! Thanks for being such an amazing inspiration!<br /><br />Deborah West<br />http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=688515066<br /><br />PS link to my profile where your post was linkedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-87115418754051239432011-02-02T19:51:32.837-08:002011-02-02T19:51:32.837-08:00Addisyn, you are helping many young children have ...Addisyn, you are helping many young children have enough food to survive and know God loves them. I will send a check to help feed 10 of these forgotten children. God bless you and your family always.<br />Blessings, Betty<br /><br />(I am Mattie's grandmother and Lorraine's mother and am very proud of them and their love for orphans also.)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160197672682074385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-49016461748611652002011-02-02T15:04:36.026-08:002011-02-02T15:04:36.026-08:00Thanks for posting about this, count us in!! I...Thanks for posting about this, count us in!! I'm reposting to my blog and facebook!<br /><br />http://thelincbetweenus.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14654327380459724481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-22946305059565838932011-02-02T14:07:35.512-08:002011-02-02T14:07:35.512-08:00Posted on my blog as well. Hope it is an incredibl...Posted on my blog as well. Hope it is an incredible success!Melissa Stuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03193032755001767077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-31315151914122165602011-02-01T14:24:34.385-08:002011-02-01T14:24:34.385-08:00Link this up on my blog and no facebook... other p...Link this up on my blog and no facebook... other people I know shared it after me. <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your heart, your faith and your family. Your obedience to God is such an inspiration to people that know you.. or just 'know' you from here. <br /><br />Addisyn, You rock! You are an inspiration to teenagers (and adults) and I can't wait and see the wonderful things God is going to do through you. And the wonderful things God is already using you for. Much love!Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15314508768032651131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-21877463392049344852011-01-31T21:15:47.597-08:002011-01-31T21:15:47.597-08:00Amy - I just linked up to this on my blog! I thin...Amy - I just linked up to this on my blog! I think I told you before that my parents started Lifesong. So on behalf of Lifesong - THANK YOU and your family for being advocates for the fatherless!! I just love you! :)Jamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390315772853675501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-74336099366787782892011-01-31T17:47:42.046-08:002011-01-31T17:47:42.046-08:00Amy...this is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing th...Amy...this is wonderful!! Thank you for sharing this!!! What a joyful thing to watch your child chose the way of our Lord..love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111269425357018640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-56813856622477006622011-01-31T12:34:19.122-08:002011-01-31T12:34:19.122-08:00In response to Tim-
The poverty in America does no...In response to Tim-<br />The poverty in America does not even begin to scratch the surface of the poverty in other countries. Being one who has been blessed to see with my own eyes the state of lives in other countries, the poorest of the poor here are far richer than those in others country. Like Amy said, we have thousands and thousands of soup kitchens, medicaid, food stamps, wic, etc. The people and children in these other countries have nothing. God said to "go into all nations." We are to serve the "least of these." We are a very rich country. People here don't make a $1 a day, even the man at the corner with his sign makes more than that. 30,000 children will not die tonight in the United States because of starvation and preventable diseases, nor will 30,000 tomorrow or the next day. But they will in other countries. In a year that is 10,950,000 children that will die in 2011 just from starvation and preventable diseases alone. <br />Jesus says in Matthew 25:45, "I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02582632009013810763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-67231589997747140852011-01-31T11:42:12.143-08:002011-01-31T11:42:12.143-08:00Who are you people? You are amazing and such a wit...Who are you people? You are amazing and such a witness for Christ. God is being glorified because of your family...Actually...your family looks a lot like heaven. Count me in!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-23619407577871135912011-01-31T09:43:41.839-08:002011-01-31T09:43:41.839-08:00Count me in! :)))Count me in! :)))Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16702597618698481777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-70958370060797083622011-01-31T05:05:12.357-08:002011-01-31T05:05:12.357-08:00I am in and I'll spread the word on our blog! ...I am in and I'll spread the word on our blog! : ) Great idea!Brandy Wadehttp://www.ourethiopiandaughter.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-9423873802146374432011-01-30T19:13:35.432-08:002011-01-30T19:13:35.432-08:00Tim- no offense was taken. That is great that you ...Tim- no offense was taken. That is great that you volunteer with children- I was just asking what you do since you were interested in where we chose to serve. :)<br /> <br />From our experience often people question why we adopted internationally and want to serve internatinally when there are children/people here that need help. But I believe that EVERY child- every person counts- regardless of where they were born. I hate that there are starving children in America- that is why I recommened you do something to help since you obviously feel called to that. Being in Ethiopia our eyes were opened to a poverty like we had never seen before in our lives. Trust me, it is nothing like poverty we see here in America. It was life changing for us and my daugher chose to do something about it. If God spoke to her- she needs to be obedient- regardless of if they are from the same country she is from or not. It's not about location for us- it's about a need God brought to our attention. I love to encourage people to follow their hearts and reach out and do something to wherever God has called them as well. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006198193450517574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-57981746820096433882011-01-30T19:00:18.339-08:002011-01-30T19:00:18.339-08:00Amy, I do spend time volunteering my time with chi...Amy, I do spend time volunteering my time with children. what in my post makes you think I dont? I wasn't calling into question weather the money sent to Lifesong would get to where it needs to go. I just simply want people to think abot how, and where, they spend their time and money, and where it can best be used. Im sorry If you took offense to what I said. God Bless you and your family, and thank you for all you do.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609567253149573823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-71778501273844225232011-01-30T16:15:57.431-08:002011-01-30T16:15:57.431-08:00Hi Tim- thanks for your comment. We have adopted t...Hi Tim- thanks for your comment. We have adopted two children from the US that we are providing for- and you?<br />Hey, I have an idea- why don't YOU do the same thing we are doing only you do it for the starving kids in America. I'll join in! :) <br />I agree- God Bless America- we live in a country where we have medicaid and food stamps and soup kitchens. We serve at those soup kitchens actually- and you?<br />We are using a reputable organization and have met the missionaries and the children it is going to- I can guarantee all of the funds will get to them and be used for exactly what we intended. <br />Thanks for your input- I can't wait to see what YOU do for the American children. God bless America!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006198193450517574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-12404117131375874842011-01-30T15:36:33.022-08:002011-01-30T15:36:33.022-08:00Hey, no offense, I apreciate the sentiment, its a ...Hey, no offense, I apreciate the sentiment, its a great idea, but Im wondering how God feels about the starving kids in our own country. Maybe this would work better and be much more benneficial, if the same thing was done for the starving kids in our own country. after all, one of the reasons our country is in such bad shape right now is because of the billions of dollars and massive amounts of aid we already send all over the world, 90% of it never reaching the intended recipients anyway. Dont get me wrong, I believe in charity and giving a helping hand, and our country helping the third world and all, but that was in times of surplus. maybe we need to take care of our own starving children first, then we can worry about feeding the drug lords who steal 90% of the aid sent to third world countries anyway. Like I said, no offense, all kids should be fed, Im just sayin...........<br />GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08609567253149573823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-66658483474321086332011-01-30T12:32:16.289-08:002011-01-30T12:32:16.289-08:00Count our family in also! Blogging about it today...Count our family in also! Blogging about it today! Thank you Addisyn for being an example to us all. God bless, JenniferDifference2This1https://www.blogger.com/profile/00984690062311016144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-6229802299285005662011-01-29T18:40:37.073-08:002011-01-29T18:40:37.073-08:00I'm in, I'm in!!! Looking forward to Feb....I'm in, I'm in!!! Looking forward to Feb. 3rd.Shannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558552595517748876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-64942200337700099092011-01-29T15:44:37.444-08:002011-01-29T15:44:37.444-08:00LOVE THIS!!!!! :)LOVE THIS!!!!! :)"Are These Kids All Yours?"https://www.blogger.com/profile/17946903135252874458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-54589328929556872572011-01-29T08:12:42.224-08:002011-01-29T08:12:42.224-08:00I LOVE this! I'm marking my calendar too!
Yo...I LOVE this! I'm marking my calendar too! <br /><br />Your daughter has such a precious heart! God is going to do (and has already done) SO much through her!Matt and Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08177689479491757044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-9346071724873465522011-01-29T07:07:18.247-08:002011-01-29T07:07:18.247-08:00Count both Kristen and me in!!!
PhyllisCount both Kristen and me in!!!<br />PhyllisPhyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695233023696651016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-38784969164805710642011-01-29T06:23:21.981-08:002011-01-29T06:23:21.981-08:00posted about it!!!posted about it!!!Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770446586955015379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317477880142153579.post-91377792880323311762011-01-28T20:59:21.965-08:002011-01-28T20:59:21.965-08:00Just shared your post on my FB page. "See you...Just shared your post on my FB page. "See you" the 3rd!Debbie Doughtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540179561363230197noreply@blogger.com