lotsa love for lucy

The girls in my class have been brainstorming ideas to raise money for sweet Lucy's grant fund. They made a donation box where all of the students at the school can donate their change, they are planning on having a bake sale and they also made these beautiful bracelets.

Five of the nine girls in my class were adopted internationally and they all are learning to have a heart for others. Each bracelet was lovingly created by one of these girls.

All of the bracelets are strung on sturdy jewelery wire and have silver clasps. We wanted each of the bracelets to have one bead that stood for something special, so we shamelessly stole Tina's idea of a bird (hope you don't mind, Tina!). When the recipients wear these bracelets, we want them to remember to pray that Lucy will fly away home soon.

So, how do you become a recipient of one of these beautiful bracelets?

Just head over to my sidebar, donate $10 or more, and I'd be happy to send you one. Leave a comment letting me know which bracelet you would like to have (if I don't already have your address, please leave your email address, as well). Thank you so much for your kindness towards Lucy and also towards the girls in my class! Your donations will greatly encourage them.

 bracelet #1 (lovingly created by Yana)

green and silver
No longer available.
Thank you, Tina!

bracelet #2 (lovingly created by Tatianna)

clear and blue (the clear beads look pink, due to the red background)

 bracelet #3 (lovingly created by Lily)

an asian theme

bracelet #4 (lovingly created by Bethany)

red and blue

bracelet #5 (lovingly created by Lily)

this bracelet is sized for a child and would make a great stocking stuffer for your little panda lover
No longer available.
Thank you, Tina!

bracelet #6 (lovingly created by Mary)

clear with pink ribbons

bracelet #7 (lovingly created by A.J.)

red and blue 2, this bracelet is sized a little bit larger than the average adult size

No longer Available.

Thank you Chandra!

bracelet #8 (lovingly created by Lily)

asian inspired 2

bracelet #9 (lovingly created by Teresa)

turquoise and clear

this picture doesn't do this bracelet justice...the beads are really gorgeous

this bracelet is sized a little bit larger than the average adult size

bracelet #10 (lovingly created by Alyssa)

multi-colored and silver

No longer available.

Thank you, Jill!

bracelet #11 (lovingly created by April)

multicolored, silver and black

this bracelet is sized a little bit larger than the average adult size

No longer available.

Thank you, Jill!

bracelet #12 (lovingly created by Sarah)

turquoise and clear 2

bracelet #13 (lovingly created by Grace)

red and blue 3

No longer available.

Thank you Phyllis!

Thank you so much!!

And remember, if you donate $35 or more, you will receive a wonderful ornament from Reece's Rainbow, with Lucy's picture on it.

(Please feel free to post this fundraiser on your blog or facebook page. We so appreciate your support).

get ready...

for something fun

coming up soon

hot chocolate with grace

marshmallow...yes

hot chocolate...not so much

that's my girl

Did you know?

Did you know that when you give a gift of over $35 towards the grant fund for this little angel...

you'll receive a Christmas ornament with Lucy's beautiful photo on it.

Wouldn't that make a wonderful Christmas gift for someone you love?

I'm at that stage in life...

where my childen let me know about all the good music.

This is Yana's current favorite, and it's quickly becoming mine, as well.

Let's make this a Lucy day!

Yesterday, in the midst of celebrating our sweet Grace, I couldn't help but think of Lucy.

Would anyone hold Lucy on this day?

Would anyone whisper that they love her?

Would anyone thank God that they were blessed to know this special girl?

Lucy is almost three years old, which is the same age as Grace was when we first saw her sweet photograph.

Could Lucy's family also find her this year?

Lucy lives in a children's home in Ukraine. It is a good place, but it is not the same as a home of her own, with a family who loves her. Plus, if her family does not find her sometime in the next couple of years, sweet Lucy will probably be moved to an institution. Children with Down's Syndrome rarely survive the institution.

Please consider giving towards Lucy's grant fund (on my sidebar).

And please pray that this precious girl's family finds her soon.

Let's make this a Lucy day!

It's a Grace day!

Three years ago today, you walked into our hearts, and we have never been the same.

We are blessed by your presence each day.

Your smile and your laugh are contagious.

(And your dimples are soooo cute!)

We love to watch you soar, sweet girl!

You are so loving and gentle. Your heart is full of compassion and grace. This is a gift to all who know you!

We thank God for three beautiful years with you, Grace.

Happy Adoption Day, our precious girl.

We love you.

We love you.

We love you.