The Results

Ok all, I'll be honest and say I went to bed last night not wanting to know the total. I have to say, I like waking up to surprises! And this was a surprise! Not only did we meet our goal (which I thought was a bit lofty in my eyes when we set it), but y'all put us over the top! Again, all we can say is THANK YOU! Such a huge blessing to us in this journey when things are seeming a bit more difficult than we were expecting in some areas. :) 
Here are the results! 

Your final totals!!

24 orders from 14 different states
20 artisan groups benefited in 13 countries
You fought human trafficking, extreme poverty, child exploitation, illiteracy, forced slavery and maternal mortality.
And you raised $514 to help bring the our little boy home!!

Thank you all for your support and purchases! We hope to "see" all of you again soon!

I said it last night to Karyn who is the brain child of Delicate Fortress Creations, seeing what was focused on, the causes, it's the heart of the people I call friends. It's broken our hearts and to know that all of us did this together to support these artisan groups this Christmas season, and in the process, you are helping us bring A home! We are humbled by his grace and by your generosity. THANK YOU To all of you! Its not enough. It'll never be enough from us to you. We love each of you!

This and sending in a packet yesterday, was just the encouragement we needed.  The last few weeks have been tiring and hard but this lifted our spirits.  Going to ask for prayer in what to do with our home that we have been trying to sell.  We have put out a fleece asking God what to do. Will you please pray that we hear it clearly and that he answers it soon?  We need to make some decisions.  Thanks y'all!  We are so blessed by you!

STWTHE,

Laurie