This little darling is a Reece's Rainbow Angel, and her name is BARBARA! What in the world is a Reece's Rainbow Angel, you ask?!! Oh, boy, I'm so glad you asked!
Reece's Rainbow is a non-profit ministry that advocates for special needs children (Down Syndrome and other disabilities) around the world. The goal is to raise awareness of the beauty and joy these children bring to this world and raise money for them to find loving, forever families. There are so many families willing to adopt these precious babies, but the costs of an international adoption can be staggering. Many people working together have brought over 200 of these precious children home. Without intervention, most of these children die within the first five years of life. In a new home, these children absolutely thrive for the glory of God.
Gene and I have been endeared to Reece's Rainbow for a couple of years now but have taken a more active role in recent months. Gene and I recognize that not every family has the calling or the ability to adopt, but if we name the Name of Jesus, we all have a responsibility to ask God what He would have us to do in reaching out to the widow, the orphan, the poor, the alien, and the oppressed. This is one of several ways Gene and I choose to reach out.
For only a couple of weeks, Reece's Rainbow is running a special mission program to raise funds for specific children in honor of World Down Syndrome Day. There are SO many beautiful children, but alas, we chose Barbara, in honor of Gene's sister and family. We are asking our friends and family to consider sponsoring Barbara by clicking on her chip-in button (here or on Facebook) and making a donation to her adoption grant. The suggested donation is $21, but there is no right or wrong amount. Every dollar (minus 3% PayPal fees--consider chipping this in, too!) goes directly to her adoption grant fund.
If you have more questions, please let us know, or visit www. reecesrainbow.org and check out the 21*3*10 link. You can literally be a part of saving an angel's life!
Oh.... And, all gifts ARE tax-deductible as allowable by law--an extra benefit!!!
Later, we will share some more exciting opportunities with you!
In Love with Jesus,
Lily
Congrats on choosing Barbara, she is adorable. I look at her picture daily and have a long way to go before I can adopt but Barbara certainly has my heart too, you have choosen such beautiful little girl.
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