A Christmas FUNdraiser

 I am still so behind on updates and missed what we did just before Christmas.  It was such an amazing fundraiser that I can’t help but recap and go back to share it with you. 

 

I had this bright idea that I could make some little bags of reindeer dust for children to use on Christmas eve.  In researching this idea I also stumbled across snowman soup bags.  I decided to give them both a go.  I made up a few bags and they sold out straight away.

 

I didn’t expect such demand and my kitchen turned into a factory line, with as many willing volunteers as possible, doing their bit to create these bags. 

 

We raised over £300 to take out to Uganda and use in the country.  We hope to hold a reunion of as many of the children from the former children’s home I visited previously as possible as well as holding a fun day in the village school we visit.  This money is invaluable in meaning we can make some wonderful memories for the children and young people to treasure forever.  Thank you to everyone who bought a Christmas bag off me – watch this space for this year’s creations!!!  Get your orders in now LOL!

Christmas Blessings from our house to yours

For unto us a child is born....

A child will be born for us.  A son will be given to us.  The government will rest on his shoulders.  He will be named: Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:6

That's the God we serve and the reason behind Christmas. 

So before our mad antics begin and Christmas Day is upon us, may we wish Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you all.

From our House to Your's, with love!

Merry Christmas from our whole family



It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas..................

And yes it is!

I remember last year, that I really felt I had missed out on all the festivities in the run up to Christmas.  After all, this time last year, we were still stranded in Uganda, waiting on Lutaaya’s VISA.

It brought back so many memories reading Bethany’s blog last week.  She was reminiscing about Thanksgiving.  In the midst of our chaos, we shared such a special day and it really did feel like we were with family.  I reminded Lutaaya of our day last year and how we took popcorn to Jaydn’s apartment as a gift to them to remind them of home.  We just had to break out the popcorn this year, as a new tradition!  These Welshies are having Thanksgiving!

And the festivities grew over the weekend.  Our town lights were switched on for Christmas.  We were able to take part in having a festive stall outside Mum’s shop. 

The weather has turned colder so there is that extra feeling of Christmas in the air!  We all wait in anticipation of the snow!  I remember seeing photos of home last year and finding it hard to believe how much snow had fallen! 

So as a late Thanksgiving blog I wanted to say how thankful I am for family, both near and far, who have come into my life through birth, adoption or friendship. 

Let’s join in the Christmas spirit and share more magical moments at this special time of year.