So, starting into the Christmas season, I'm trying to keep my focus on Him. 'Cause I get so easily distracted by the cookies, the presents, the preparation. Sometimes I forget what's really important. I know it sounds typical and cheesy like something you read about in books, but it's the truth. We get so caught up in everything else that we seem to forget about our Savior. The precious baby Jesus.
So this year, we've 'adopted' a child so to speak. She's not living with us or anything, but we're buying her a present for Christmas. Her name is Mariamo (Mary-ah-moe). She's in third grade, is a little sassy, and loves Hannah Montana.
Isn't she precious? I think so :) I'm totally jazzed about making someone else's Christmas 10x better. She and her family live in a really rough neighborhood and don't have much. So one big present for each of their family members is gonna be a huge deal. She has 16 other siblings (I think) that are receiving something too. But the main reason for this is to show them the love of Jesus. Ya see, they're a Muslim family and they are pretty set in their ways. So I'm asking you to pray for Mariamo and her family - pray that they accept Jesus. That they won't just be happy about the gifts, but that they'll know why we're giving them.
...because of that little baby boy, born on that wonderful night...
Blessings always & forever,
anna :)
9 comments:
She is really cute! :-) That is really neat that you are doing that.
~Emilie
:) Keep up the great work love! :) I'm glad I have you and Jesus, just remember you have me and Jesus too.
Love,
Bleah
That's so special about what your family and others are doing. Does she live in America, near you or in a different country?
I love your Christmas look. I'm thinking Girlz 4 God should get one right about now!:)
I just have to say... I ADORE YOUR BLOG!! It is so cutE!! :) Merry Christmas! :)
That is so cool. My family used to sponsor a child, but the company dropped there support. Now my family is a licensed Foster family.
How neat! What a great thing to do for Christmas!
That's an incredibly nice thing you're doing for her. It's people like you that make the world go round :)
First time reading your blog. I think it's really sweet. Keep up the good work!
Wow, that is so nice! She looks like a cute little girl! I'll pray for her and her family to come to know Jesus! :)
We did (something) like that too! We get to send him gifts and letters and money to help out him and his family. :)
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