Back from Uganda - Andrea called to say Pavel has returned home safely to Colorado after delivering our precious quilts to the children in Uganda! Yeah! She said Pavel's mother is really relieved - her 21 year old son went half way around the world, by himself, carrying 103 homemade quilts, and worked with these kids for a whole month in the slums of Uganda, teaching them math and how to do laundry, cleaning and bandaging their sores. He ate the same food as the orphans. I'd be pretty worried too. She has to be very proud of this young man. He is in great shape and quite excited to tell his story. (He'll be at Adam's Camp in 8 days when Ben goes.)
Andrea said he did great with the pictures of the kids with the quilts, and they are going to meet this week to make a video for us! Yeah! She said there is a really good shot of the little girls wearing the dresses too! They will post the video on line for us all to see.
We came within ten dollars for the extra baggage, and extra donations were spent on the kids - I don't know yet how. I don't know if we were over or under. But we were close enough! Praise God! Whew!
I can't wait to see those pictures!!! Hugs and blessings, Jan
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Thank you for this wonderful project and for keeping us all informed.
Praise God indeed!
May God bless you and those involved and especially the orphans.
Hugs and love,
Jacqueline
70914This is the oribinal posting about the video.
answers.cuteembroidery.com
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by dollygk
18 Jun 2012
And the direct link to the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB...;feature=youtu.be
45070I had no idea. I thought that the people going were missionaries who were going back and forth! How neat! Thank you for the update. With Pavel, what a fantastic thing to do for his age. I would be a concerned mom too. My son just took off a week ago for a trip across our continent. He, fortunately, can check in with me every day or two.
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by hightechgrammy
18 Jun 2012
I know what you mean! All she heard was what we heard, little bits and pieces that he was okay!
16302Such a wonderful thing you all managed to do!!!! From the one who thought up the quilt idea to the mother who 'let' her son travel to a foreign land and to the young man who did all the worthy work!!
While watching the video on Utube, I just had to pause and take this picture.
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15711Oh! Andrea also told me that because of Pavel's relationship with this "Raising Up Hope" for Uganda, since he was there, he was able to help them get a $20.000 grant for some help from a philanthropic group in the US What a blessing!
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59631Oh How Wonderful! This is such great news! How fantastic how the Lord provides just what is needed, and I know He will do it again!;>) I sure am looking forward to seeing the children's miles of smiles!!! I am thanking the lord that Pavel is safely home and that Andrea will also have a safe trip in July:>) HUGS to all!!! ro
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by hightechgrammy
17 Jun 2012
I can't wait to hear the stories and see those pictures!! I guess when it rains they don't even have any electricity.
19452Wow I didn't realize he was so young and that he went alone with all those quilts. I saw his video and he really is inspiring. Its one thing to donate from the comfort of your home and another deal entirely to go and live with the kids. You can see the love pour out when he speaks of the kids. Thanks
for letting us help a wee little bit. Looking forward to the video.
Hugs
Linda aka Bumblebee
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by hightechgrammy
17 Jun 2012
Isn't this just such an amazing thing for a young man to do! I guess their food is really bland and tasteless. He did it! What a guy - I don't think I could have. Wasn't it a treat to be involved?? Hugs, Jan
37638I am so happy for everyone! Bless you Jan for a fantastic job! Live Laugh Download Stitch!
173695What an amazing thing happened in his effort and another prayer has been answered that he is safely home - can't wait for the pictures and video - but will.
211079Not been about for a day or two so this is great news to read
115775What an awesome young man, may GOD bless him for this accomplishment. Will be looking foward to seeing the pics. Give him an extra hug from this cutie and one for the wonderful mom he has!
21593Well all praise be to God for this wonderful effort and what a testimony to the power of prayer. God bless all who were involved in this humanitarian effort and to all the people who made things for these beautiful children. Love and blessings Chris
234506It takes a very special person to be able to do humanitarian work like he just did and very glad all went well and he is safely back home.
89895yes i want to see what God has allowed this young man to do hugs
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