Little Loaves and Fishes

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Derek's Legacy

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Derek Loux Memorial Fund

Please join me in advocating for this wonderful man of God and the vision he had to save orphans. Click on this link to see how you can be a part of a truly amazing ministry.

Matroishka Dolls

What is that you ask? It's those darling nesting dolls that are made in some European and Asian countries. I am bidding on a set brought back from Russia by a family that was there adopting one of their children. The money that is raised by these auctions (there are 3) will go to help finance a trip to Eastern Europe to provided much needed surgeries for children that would otherwise have little to no hope. For more information on Little Loaves and Fishes click here. For more info on the darling Matroishka Dolls, click here.

One of the ugly things that can happen in adoption

I have several internet friend's that have adopted children with Down Syndrome, and like us, have the desire to adopt more than one. Charissa and John are one of those couples. They adopted Ava from Ukraine and were hoping to bring home another daughter from Africa. They found out that this little one had two siblings, so after much prayer decided to adopt all three. There were many questions that they had that did not get answered by their adoptions agency, Celebrate Children International (CCI). I will just link to her blog and you can read their terrible ordeal for yourself and in Charissa's own words.

Rejoicing among sorrow

Today a real advocate for children, primarily orphans, was called home to be with his Lord. I am copying a post from a friend's blog, Meredith, she said it beautifully. If you have a chance, visit their blog and offer a word of encouragement to Renee, Derek's wife and their ten children.

"The Loux Family... prayer request

From the beginning of our time in Ukraine we were made aware of a family who was coming to adopt the little Misha. They were a family that saw so many obstacles in their process and continued to overcome them, but they were the real reason that I ever saw a need in the Ukraine program and stepped in to Reece's Rainbow. The Loux family completed their adoption and brought home three sons all with special needs. They almost simultaneously adopted 2 girls from the Marshall Islands. This family of faith and with the biggest heart for the orphan that I have ever met... has met today with tragedy.

Derek Loux, when driving home from a conference to learn about combating child trafficking, died in a car accident when his vehicle hit black ice.

Renee (his wife) and their ten children along with his brother John and wife Tracie and family are now mourning the loss of their husband, brother, father... and we mourn the loss of a wonderful friend and advocate.

Please be in prayer for the Loux family. This kind of loss is difficult any time of year, but two days before Christmas is so much harder...

http://www.louxfamilyblog.com/ "

Slacker

Yes, I admit, I've been a slacker when it comes to my blog. I've been reading others and keeping up fairly well, just not writing on my own, I guess it would take too much thought on my part. It's not because I don't have enough going on, haha, couldn't be further from the truth, just can't organize my thoughts, so I'll just post randomly as things fly into and out of my head.

The living room is painted and Bob is starting on the dining room...I know,three days before I have to have a big Christmas dinner in there, but I refuse to become anxious over it...really I do, lol.

The tree is up and that's about all we can say about it, oh and the lights are on...maybe today we'll decorate it. I refuse to be anxious that the tree isn't done three days before Christmas...really I do.

I have to go to the mall today to pick up gifts that are only located there, did I mention I hate the mall? Even on a nice quiet day I dread it, so I refuse to be anxious that it is only three days before Christmas and it will be like a zoo...really I do.

I have to pick up some toys from one friend (an hour away, hoping to meet half way) and deliver them to another friend so she can bless her children with them for Christmas, and I refuse to be anxious that there are only three days before Christmas....really I do.

Baking....hmmm, knew I forgot something, turkey from freezer to fridge, stocking stuffers need bought, presents need wrapped, bring Anah to therapy/school, continue to potty train new puppy, bring presents to teachers and therapists....only three days to Christmas and I refuse to be anxious...really I do.


"Phl 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."

Ahhh, yes. Lord, I am thankful that You lowered Yourself to come down to earth in human form, to be born of a poor virgin, to be raised as a simple child, to have an earthly ministry that changed the world, to be persecuted for our sins, to suffer, die, be buried, and RISE again, to ascend into heaven and sit at the right hand of God the Father, to send the Holy Spirit to be our comforter and to promise to come back for us. Yes, Lord, I am truly thankful and shall be anxious for nothing because I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Lord, I am thankful for: You, my Godly husband, my children, my parents, my family, my friends, my church family, the roof over my head, the food that I eat, the many provisions that you give me that are more than I need and certainly much more than I deserve. Yes Lord, You have made me a blessed/thankful woman. I pray that I can grow more in You every day, knowing I am unworthy, yet thankful that You are greater than my unbelief, weakness, self doubt and anxieties.

Praying you all have a blessed Christmas, I know I will, and I will be anxious for nothing!!