Today is the day I have been so excited about! One special piece of furniture is being offered for presale to support a young woman’s journey. Here’s a little background information:
As many of you know, our youngest daughter, Tori, is working in Jinja, Uganda this summer, caring for orphaned children at the Amani Baby Cottage. God has placed a huge heart in our child who is filled with love for these kids, and she feels this is where she belongs. Clay and I have prayed for a long time for our girls to serve and listen to His call. Our middle daughter, Jessica, had already forged the way a few years ago by first working at Amani on a short term trip, then South Africa for the summer. So, God answered our prayers, but we really thought He might be able to use them in Angelina county or even America, but Africa? Permanently? That’s the funny thing about God. I am reminded of a quote about Aslan the lion in C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, "Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."
So, Clay and I turn our trust to the One who is greater than us and knows the plan. And the plan is good, but not always safe.
Tori plans to return to Amani in December and is working on raising the funds needed to get there. So, the presale piece I am offering is to help her efforts. It’s a wonderful chair and I’ve named it Christopher. He’s Tori’s favorite little guy at Amani and she is quite smitten, as are we! We got to skype with him last week, and he typed all kinds of letters on Tori’s computer, blew kisses, and asked who we were. Tori told him “jjajjas” which is Lugandan for grandparents. Oh, my! She’s not really serious… we think…
As many of you know, our youngest daughter, Tori, is working in Jinja, Uganda this summer, caring for orphaned children at the Amani Baby Cottage. God has placed a huge heart in our child who is filled with love for these kids, and she feels this is where she belongs. Clay and I have prayed for a long time for our girls to serve and listen to His call. Our middle daughter, Jessica, had already forged the way a few years ago by first working at Amani on a short term trip, then South Africa for the summer. So, God answered our prayers, but we really thought He might be able to use them in Angelina county or even America, but Africa? Permanently? That’s the funny thing about God. I am reminded of a quote about Aslan the lion in C.S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, "Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you."
So, Clay and I turn our trust to the One who is greater than us and knows the plan. And the plan is good, but not always safe.
Tori plans to return to Amani in December and is working on raising the funds needed to get there. So, the presale piece I am offering is to help her efforts. It’s a wonderful chair and I’ve named it Christopher. He’s Tori’s favorite little guy at Amani and she is quite smitten, as are we! We got to skype with him last week, and he typed all kinds of letters on Tori’s computer, blew kisses, and asked who we were. Tori told him “jjajjas” which is Lugandan for grandparents. Oh, my! She’s not really serious… we think…
Tori with Christopher
The chair is in honor of him. It was a castoff that didn't have a home. It was a little tattered, but sturdy enough to weather the storms of life well. It’s gotten the attention it needed, and now needs someone new to re-love it. 35 is the number of children currently being served at Amani, and red represents the ones who are HIV+.
You may bid on the chair through my Facebook page- Beautiful Things or by sending me an email at saleatthebarn@gmail.com The auction starts today and will end on Saturday at 6 pm when the furniture sale at Blithe closes. I will keep you posted with updates. Opening bid is $50.
Read more about Amani Baby Cottage and Christopher’s story at www.amanibabycottage.org
Tori, the kids at Amani, and Clay and I thank you in advance!
He makes beautiful things!
Yvette
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