Warm from Toes to Nose 2010

Dear Friends,

It is that time of year when we take the time to give thanks for all we have. It is also the time of year to look for ways to bless others. For our family, we don’t have to look too far to remember the promise made to Maiah and Seth’s friends in Mongolia. The promise is that we would not forget those we left behind in the orphanages!! We pray for them throughout the year and help with needs as they arise but at Christmas, we really like to show them that they are loved and not forgotten.

This year, in partnership with Orphans Promise again, we will bring the hope, joy, and love of Christ to some very special orphans in Mongolia.

Last year Mongolia had one of the most devastating and coldest winters on record, and as the average winter temperature in Mongolia is -29 degrees, we are hoping to bless 200 orphans with a new winter coats, snow pants, boots, hats, gloves and scarves. For some street orphans, this may be their very first winter coat ever. In 2007, the year we adopted our daughter, I will never forget the bleeding, split hands of a sweet street boy asking me for my leftover food as I was leaving a restaraunt. This little boy changed my thought process, my heart and my life, forever.

I will be bringing some winter coats and winter accessories with me but with baggage fees on the rise and new taxes being implemented on all items coming through customs, we found that it will be more cost effective for the shopping to be done in Mongolia. We hope this does not deter you from participating, your gift is still needed!!

Here is the breakdown of what it will cost to purchase the winter items in Mongolia:
Thick Winter Coats: 20-25$
Boots: 20-25$
Snow Pants: 11-18$

So, here are a couple of practical ways that you can help:

(Now through November 15th, 2010) Sponsor a girl or boy for Christmas: email me and I will send you a picture of a child to shop for: be willing to bless the orphan with a new winter coat and any winter accessories as you feel led. A small monetary donation would be a blessing to help with shipping/customs taxes of these items. Please keep in mind that all items that I will bring must be shipped or dropped off to me by the 15th of November.

(Now through December 15th, 2010) Make a tax deductible donation to Orphans Promise and mail to:

Orphan's Promise
977 Centerville Turnpike Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23463
Attention: Stacy Petrin/Mongolia Christmas

**Please be sure that checks are made out to Orphans Promise and not me**.

We are also hoping to bless the older children with a basic computer and the younger children with some new developemental toys as well as medicines and vitamins to get them through the winter. Please let me know if you would like to contribute to any of these needs as well.

Thank you for being a blessing in the life of a child.....we can make a difference one child at a time!

Contact me to participate or with questions: stacypetrin@gmail.com

Blessings,
Stacy