147 million orphans

March 5, 2010

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Last fall I donated a gift certificate to a silent auction benefiting Providence World Ministries. I was thrilled to learn that the winning bidder gifted the Oatsvall family with the prize. There is so much to say about this family that I don’t even know where to start! Gwen and her friend Suzanne (two moms with thirteen kids) started 147 million orphans, an organization that speaks up for those who cannot speak for themselves. The Oatsvall’s are in the process of adopting (again), and this week they got the call! meaning she will be traveling to Uganda to have her court hearing concerning the adoption of Joseph and Daisy. It is a long process, but Lord willing, will result in bringing her babies home. I absolutely cannot wait to celebrate this family with photography! Gwen said that she gets goose bumps thinking  of Daisy and Joesph being in their family portraits. Me too!  I share this good news so that you can join me in praying for this family, and the 147 million orphans around the world.

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gwen: You ROCK !!! thanks so much for the prayers ... i can't tell you what a blessings it will be the day we all get together to have the pictures taken ... that will mean my children are all HOME ... All GLORY to the FATHER ... love ya sister!!!

Maria: Wow, Thank you Katy for sharing these Godly women with us and for showing us another way to help the precious children of this world. Social justice is our calling as Christians! This post really blessed me tonight.