Helping Haiti

(Please read to the end!!!)

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Frustration.
That's what I have been feeling for the last week.

Every time I hug my Mom or Dad, turn on my computer, or sit down to eat a wonderful meal with my family, I think of the orphans in Haiti. They are suffering and alone, but for a few brave souls who are putting their lives on the line to save them.

I've been sitting here wondering what I can do. How can I help? I've been racking my brain for days to think of some way that I could be of help. I would love to donate to their cause, but have not the funds to do so.

Finally, this morning, I had an idea.

I have a couple bins of product that I recently made up for my business, Natural Satin Skin.
Sugar Scrubs, Lip Scrubs, Clay Masks, and Refreshing Sprays...

After a little thought, I have decided to offer this:

100% of the profit from All Sales will go to the "Rescue Haiti's Children" fund.


I would really appreciate it if you would prayerfully consider this. If you have been thinking about making a purchase from me, then now is the best time to do so! If you're not interested in the products for yourself but want to help, know that they make great gifts for others.

Head on over to my esty shop and look around...

If you live locally (or would just rather buy through me directly), and are interested in purchasing something to help the orphans, email me at:

NaturalSatinSkin@gmail.com

and let me know which products you're interested in. I would be happy answer any questions that you may have.

You can also donate to them directly via the link above. If you cannot (or would rather not) donate at this time, please PRAY for the orphans and those who are trying to save them. Pray that the funds will be made available to those who are in need of them.

As most of you know, I am usually not one to ask for your business or your money. Please know that I am not asking for myself, I am asking on behalf of those in need.

***I will be continuing this through February 28th, 2010***

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"Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our
God and Father is this:
to visit orphans and widows in their distress,
and to keep oneself unstained by the world."
--James 1:27

Thank you all for your prayerful consideration!
Please pass this post on to those you think might be interested.

If you have a blog, please feel free to add the "Help Haiti" button on my sidebar to your blog.

Also, if you have a Facebook/ Twitter account, and would like to put a link to this post on it, please feel free to do so! I'm trying to spread the word.

May the LORD bless you!
:)

Orphans in Haiti

I wanted to type up a quick post and request that you watch this video
and send it to everyone you know.

Haitian Orphan Rescue

Someone we know is over in Haiti right now and was involved in making this video.
The orphans' needs are great and quick action is required to save lives.

Above all, please pray for them!

Also, this article about Planned Parenthood and Haiti is rather disturbing. Apparently, there hasn't been a sufficient amount of deaths in Haiti for them (PP). It is very sad.

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Before I end, I'd like to mention Jesus' words in Matthew 25:37-45...

³⁷ “Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? ³⁸ When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? ³⁹ Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ ⁴⁰ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’

⁴¹ “Then He will also say to those on the left hand, ‘Depart from Me, you cursed, into the everlasting fire prepared for the devil and his angels: ⁴² for I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; ⁴³ I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me.’

⁴⁴ “Then they also will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to You?’ ⁴⁵ Then He will answer them, saying, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’

101%

I saw this after a friend had posted it and thought it was worth sharing. Even though math was never my favorite subject, I think it's an interesting perspective... ;-)

From a strictly mathematical viewpoint:

What Equals 100% ?

What does it mean to give MORE than 100% ?

Ever wonder about those people who say they
are giving more than 100% ?

We have all been in situations where someone wants you to

GIVE OVER 100%...

How about ACHIEVING 101% ?

What equals 100% in life?

Here's a little mathematical formula that might help
answer these questions:

If:

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Is represented as:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26.

Then:

K-N-O-W-L-E- D-G-E

11+14+15+23+12+5+4+7+ 5 = 96%

And:

H-A-R-D-W-O- R- K

8+1+18+4+23+15+18+11 = 98%

But:

A-T-T-I-T-U- D-E

1+20+20+9+20+ 21+4+5 = 100%

THEN, look how far the love of God will take you:

L-O-V-E-O-F- G-O-D
12+15+22+5+15+ 6+7+15+4 = 101%

Therefore, one can conclude with mathematical certainty that:

While Hard Work and Knowledge will get you close, and Attitude will
get you there, It's the Love of God that will put you over the top!

A Whole New World

I know the title of this post sounds rather dramatic, but it's true.

Yesterday, I received my Induro tripod in the mail, and I know things will never be the same for me (as far as photography goes)!

The increased clarity of my shots is amazing,
leaving me to wonder why I didn't buy one sooner...

Even though I only had a very short time yesterday to experiment, I'm already loving it. I have so much to learn, but I thought I'd share a few of the pictures I took around our house.

(I had some fun with the editing, too :)

Joseph washing the paint out of his brush.

The Post Box
;)

Little Ladybug on top of our Mailbox
I like the way this one turned out. Maybe because I love ladybugs...
:)

Can you tell we live in Florida?

My favorite of the day...
I ♥ Sun Flares!

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The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,
The world and those who dwell therein.
For He has founded it upon the seas,
And established it upon the waters.

Who may ascend into the hill of the LORD?
Or who may stand in His holy place?
He who has clean hands and a pure heart,
Who has not lifted up his soul to an idol,
Nor sworn deceitfully.
He shall receive blessing from the LORD,
And righteousness from the God of his salvation.

Psalm 24:1-5

I ♥ Faces Challenge... "We Are Family"

This week's I Heart Faces challenge

is called
"We Are Family"

So, I am entering a photo of a dear family we know!

They play and sing wonderful, God glorifying music, and were preforming at the
Pioneer Settlement in Barberville, FL.
The room was absolutely packed!

I love you guys!