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Category Archives: Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program
Contentment
I want to preface this by saying my two children are by far the greatest thing that has ever happened to me, and I could not ever ever imagine life without them, but lately I find myself struggling with fundamentally … Continue reading
ChinaKidz & Thankful Tuesday
Thanks again to everyone who helped the special babies and children in the care of ChinaKidz! I am still tickled pink so many of you were so exceptionally kind! I’ve now emailed back everyone who contacted me about their parcels … Continue reading
China Kidz Additional Needs
I’ve had quite a few emails from people wondering if there are any other small needs which can be included in their package! Two small (& light to post) needs currently are socks with the grips on (babies are learning … Continue reading
Posted in ChinaKidz, Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program, Orphan Care
And so to bed…
It is 2:40 am and I have just finished matching everyone who volunteered to be a sponsor with their baby/child! I have a few extra slots left, so if you haven’t yet signed up but would like to then you’d … Continue reading
Just So You Know…
I had a nasty stomach virus today & am totally totally wiped out (evidenced by the fact my english rose complexion is even paler than normal!), so I’m behind on the sponsorship matching! I’ve cleared ALL day tomorrow, so expect … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas Angel To An Orphan Program
Excuse Me While I Wipe Away The Tears
Yesterday morning (is it still morning if you wake up at noon? A rarity for me I promise – although as I didn’t fall asleep until after 5 am sleeping in until noon isn’t as lavish as it sounds!!) after a quick shower … Continue reading
Weekending
Firstly, I want to say a MASSIVE thank you to all the wonderful people who commented on my Christmas Angel to an Orphan Program and agreed to make or buy a couple of pieces of clothing for babies and children … Continue reading
Help A Family Friday – China Kidz – A Christmas Project!
I am so excited about today’s post because I’m hoping as a community of readers we can become involved in a fabulous project crafting to bring hope & warmth to babies with nothing! Two wonderful friends of mine run a … Continue reading

