When I say it could not have gone better, I mean it. These children are the SWEETEST children I know. I know I am biased, but sometimes we imagine things and they just simply aren't there what they are. These children were loved deeply; they have a sweetness that the culture of kids I know don't quite have. Within an hour, Junior was putting his arm around Thomas just hanging out and leaving his arm there. We told them they could call us whatever they felt comfortable with as long as it was kind. An hour after we dropped them back off, I got a text from Rosa, saying, "Hi mom.". Just this morning Junior texted Bobby saying, "Hey, what's mom doing?". Just tonight, Carmen texted, "pleasssssse can we move in this weekend and not next weekend."
It is so beautiful to see children want the family we have for them as well. At dinner, we were able to tell them we wanted them to stay forever and that they are just as much a part of our family as the other five. It was a day to be treasured.
We are renovating like crazy adding two bedrooms and two bathrooms to our house in hopes of getting settled a tiny bit before a week and half when they arrive. We cannot wait to share them with you!!!!
Many people have asked how they can help... see below...
DONATIONS: The children are NOT part of the foster care system so there is not any support from the state. Point of Contact: Jen Style, jennifermstyle@yahoo.com
Tax Deductible: Helping Hands Ministry - select in project category “FINANCIAL” - select in project name “Cook, Andy and Martha”
For a MONTHLY recurring tax deductible donation using a credit card, call the Helping Hands office to make arrangements-- 706-754-6884.
There is an 8% ministry grant on donations received to carry out their mission and purpose.
They take donations via Master Card, Discover, Visa, American Express (credit cards are additional 3%), and checks made payable to Helping Hands Ministries with the Project name written on a note accompanying the check.
All donations mailed should be sent to Helping Hands Ministries, PO Box 337, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573.
Non Tax Deductible: Monthly and one time gift option available
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"For a people shall dwell in Zion, in Jerusalem; you shall weep no more. He will surely be gracious to you at the sound of your cry. As soon as He hears it, He answers you...And your ears shall hear a word behind you saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' when you turn to the right OR when you turn to the left." ~ Isaiah 30:19,21. Lord, protect Martha's fearless freedom and confidence in you. In this season of making multiple decisions in short periods of time, may she peacefully rest in confidence that You have poured out generous wisdom without reproach, and whichever way she decides (turns), You are with her, guiding her, speaking to her, protecting her. In Jesus' name. Amen.
You ARE ready, girl! You were ready the minute you said, "Yes," to the One who called you. It is HIS job -even better, His desire- to provide "divine power [to] grant to us all things for life and godliness" (2 Pe 1:3). He will not let you down, but He likes to make things interesting. :-) The priests had to step into the Jordan the waters were stopped. Jesus said, "Thank You," before the bread multiplied. Nothing like those last minute miracles! If anyone has been given the measure of faith for this, it is you. "Fear not, stand firm, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall never see again. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be silent" (Ex 14:15).
You two are a treasure to the human experience.
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