This past spring I was talking with some fellow adoptive families about my involvement with Kebron. They were in the process of starting a group of families who shared the common connection of adoption from Ethiopia. Many of the families had already adopted and brought their children home and others were some place in the process. Besides being a way to connect socially and provide support to each other, they wanted to explore ways to give back to Ethiopia and hopefully make an impact on some of the root causes of the orphan crisis. I was so impressed with the vision they had developed!
They approached me to find out more about Kebron. I was happy to share what we had been doing and the vision for the future. They asked if I would be interested in partnering with them to fundraise, help with sponsorships and potentially go on the mission trips back to Kebron. Of course I was interested!! What a huge blessing to have this group come along side me in service to Kebron and Children's Hopechest!
They had set a date of September 11 to do their big launch of the group and announce their global partnership with Children's Hopechest and Kebron. In meeting together to plan for this event, I suggested speaking with Yewbi, Kebron's founder, to see what she might be able to add. Well, she added herself! She said she would love to come and speak to the group and tell her personal story of how Kebron was started and what direction she felt God was leading her to for the future of Kebron.
Yewbi flew in from out of state just to be with us. Our family was so blessed to be able to host Yewbi for a few days in our home. She is an amazing woman who has been bold in following God's lead regarding these children. She has faced so many battles but has never given up. I was inspired to hear what she has done and honored to be a part with her.
Our launch event was a huge success. We had approximately 130 people in attendance. I had taken the sponsor cards of the new children with me and some were even sponsored that night!
I am thrilled to have Light Will Rise partner with me and Children's Hopechest as we continue our ministry at Kebron. God has big things in store!!
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