As many of you know, there were many winter storms in China that caused major havoc during the Chinese New Year! There is still a lot of suffering and many of the orphanages are in desperate need. Emmaline's orphanage is also in need and here is the information posted on half the sky's website. We are so thankful to have our sweet darling daughter here with us, but worry about all of her orphanage friends waiting for their forever home.
This is posted on Half the Sky's website:
"Here’s an update on conditions and needs at the institutions we've been in contact with. We’ll provide further information regarding these and other orphanages needing help just as soon as we have it. In general the needs are for fuel, food, disposable diapers, warm clothing and bedding. Prices are soaring because no goods can be shipped and cold weather has destroyed winter crops. Half the Sky is responding to the emergency by getting funds directly to the institutions in a variety of ways."
"Xiushan SWI, Chongqing - requests 80 sets of winter clothing, 80 quilts, funds to repair a broken water mains and a subsidy to meet the increased costs of food purchases. Total requested: 22,200 yuan"
Please keep Xiushan and all of the other orphanages in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time for China.
About Us
Hello! We are Bob and Trish Akers from Indiana. We are in the process of adopting a daughter, Emmaline Catherine, from China. We have a log in date of December 8, 2005, and are hoping to get our "referral" in November 2007. It's been a long journey, but we are so excited to be this close! ****************************************************************** Update: We have obviously adopted our daughter, so this is now the Akers Family website. We will periodically be posting pictures of our family and newest adventures.
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