Big things are happening:)

WOW!  What a day!!  Let me just go ahead and update all of you faithfuls:)

First of all, I spoke with the owner of The Sugar Bear in Paw Paw, all of you Van Buren County folks know that place...best ice cream shop around...not to mention the food (Zesty Chicken Feta Wrap, TRY ONE!), and the service is second to none..anyway..she was generous enough to agree to let us set up a table on their property for the Wine & Harvest Festival (Sept. 10-12)..we will be presenting info, and getting Dasha's story out to the public...thank you Courtney!!  Your support is amazing!

Secondly, the Courier Leader Newspaper contacted us, and I am meeting with them on Thursday.  They will be doing a story on Dasha!  Thanks to our local paper for your support!

Thirdly, we partnered with a non profit organization called Orphan Justice Mission today.  We will be working with them to bring Dasha home, and help orphans across the world.  Al and I believe in this cause, and long after Dasha is home (and you bet she will be!) we will be working with this group of caring people to reach orphans.  From now on, all donations will go through them (and yes they will be tax deductible..for those who have already donated, you will be receiving a receipt too!)  I encourage you to check out their website...we will be part of it soon!       http://orphanjustice.org/

We will have more details soon on the sale, and other fundraisers in the works.  Those of you who have items you want to get rid of, think about donating them to our sale....we will even pick them up so you have no worries! Everyone who donates will be entered into a drawing to win some pretty cool prizes!

On a side note, a friend of mine has a big day tomorrow.  Her 6 month old daughter Violet, has some tests tomorrow that will determine her future (she has cancer).  The short story is that they need her results to show NO blast cells, so that they may proceed with a bone marrow transplant.  If they do find blasts, the chance to cure baby Violet is very slim and her mommy and daddy might have to make the choice to simply give her the best quality of life while she is here.  I am asking everyone to pray for Violet right now as you read this, pray for her tonight & tomorrow, continue to remember her every time you pray.  The power of prayer is STRONG!  I believe in it, and I ask you to do the same...