We are working with an orphanage this month that houses only
handicapped children, whether physical, mental, or both. They have over 40 children that live there
year –round, where other orphanages usually have some parents come and get
their children for Christmas or other celebrations. I had a chance to see these precious children
today; about half of them are completely bedridden and light up with a simple
touch. I prayed for them today as I
stroked their little cheeks and pressed my forehead against theirs. My hope was
that by some simple touch – they might feel the actual love and presence of
Jesus! I was worried before going at
what the condition of this orphanage might be and was pleasantly surprised to
see a very maintained place. Each child
has his/her own bed and they are separated by age groups and abilities. The children seem very happy here and they
were all dressed in somewhat nice clothing.
After speaking to the director of the orphanage today, their
number one need (besides adoption of course) is diapers. They have some sponsors that have helped them
purchase beds and other needs for the children, but again – their biggest need
is diapers. Currently, they have enough
diapers for each child to be changed one
– two times a day and for children who will never have the ability to be
potty-trained, this is just not enough.
Anyone who has children knows that 2 diapers a day is absolutely not
enough.
The cost of diapers here is between $10 -$20 a pack (the
bigger packs carry about 80 diapers). It
is roughly 4 diapers / $1 depending on the size of the diapers. So, a donation of $30 could give a child
about a month’s worth of diapers. With the budget that we live off of – we just
do not have the ability to give like we would like to. Your help is much needed and appreciated. If
you would like to donate to this cause – you can send money to:
Darci Simpson
19855 Cypresswood Dale
Spring, TX 77373
My parents will make sure that it is deposited into the
account that I am using while I am on this Race. Please make sure that anything
you send, arrives in Spring no later than the 20th,
so that I can withdraw the money while I am still here. Wouldn’t it be amazing to be able to give this
orphanage the money for a year’s worth of diapers for all these beautiful
children … or more!
I love you all and am so thankful for your giving spirits –
You can never understand how much God has used your words, your dollars, and your
prayers to bring His Kingdom down to earth this year! “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done – on
earth as it is in Heaven”!!
