Governor Sam Brownback of Kansas has signed a proclomation making APRIL 26, 2011 DRUG ENDANGERED CHILDREN AWARENESS DAY!
WE have worked closely for years with THE KANSAS ALLIANCE FOR DRUG ENDANGERED CHILDREN and THE KANSAS METH PREVENTION PROJECT.
A couple of weeks ago we went before our county commissioners who have also declared the entire mothe of April as DEC Awareness Month emphasizing April 26 as DEC Awareness Day. A story about our family is included in all the media information being sent out to our state.
I called our local Child Social Services Agency and asked what we could do to help Drug Endangered Children.
She said that they are ALWAYS in need of diapers so we are doing a diaper drive. In addition to that, she said that many kids who come into custody are afraid and lonely so she thought tied fleece blankets would also be a good idea for them to have something to "attach" to.
Our family is collecting diapers as well as childrens themed tied fleece blankets. The kids have had a ball making the blankets.
I think this mission is SO IMPORTANT.
OUR KIDS WERE THESE KIDS
who got taken away from their parents.. They may have benefited from diapers or one of these blankets.. It makes my heart sad.. But HAPPY that God has given us the PASSION to help others out!
Please pray for us as we will be speaking for 3-4 minutes in a Press Conference held on the Capitol steps on April 26th! Pray that God will give us the right words to say. Words that may help someone... Words that may influence someone to adopt or stop using drugs..
5 comments:
Beautiful ministry. And I love that you get your children involved in it. That's so important. I'll be thinking about you and praying for you this month as you speak at the press conference.
You just make me say "WOW!" I don't know how you do it all. You say your kids are a blessing to you, and I know they are, but YOU are just as much of a blessing to them! What lucky kids! And all the kids that will benefit from your advocacy...you're a blessing to them too! :o)
LOVE THIS!!! Our kiddos too....were those kids. Thank God for opening our hearts to them!!!!!!
What a beautiful blessing- love the blanket :)
This is such an important ministry!!! I think it is wonderful to be involved in it as a family. Praying that the LORD gives you the right words to speak!!!!!!
Wow, I've been missing so much. Where have I been that i didn't know you had a new blog. Glad i found you. Your babies are adorable!!
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