Support Josiah

Friday Funding Update:
December 23, 2016

$32,357.31!!!!! 
We are over half-way there!!! We started this fundraiser less than three months ago, and we are over half-way to our goal of $60,000!!! We are so amazed by the goodness of God! And we are so exceptionally grateful for your generosity!!! 

Josiah enjoying a toy from
Grandpa and Grandma. 

My sister-in-law Alisha hosted a Holiday Vendor Event for us this past weekend that raised over $4,000 for our fundraiser! We are thankful for all of Aunt Alisha's efforts for Josiah! And we are thankful for all the ladies that helped her and shared their wonderful products! Thank you also for our family and friends who sold raffle tickets for the gun raffle, and thank you to everyone who purchased raffle tickets and supported us at the event! We have SO much to be thankful for! 

Our three sweet nieces Sage, Sydney, and Shayla and our "honorary niece" Cora braved the cold three different times to sale hot chocolate for Josiah at their Uncle Josh's store. These girls were such an encouragement to me! They raised over $700 for their cousin!!! 

God is using our family, friends, and community to meet our needs through these fundraisers! Perhaps you would consider hosting a fundraiser for Josiah in the coming year! 

There is still time to get your order in for Norwex products through our friend Darla! Darla is hosting a Norwex fundraiser for Josiah through December 31st, and she is donating her entire 40% commission to Josiah's fund. Norwex has so many wonderful and natural products to offer! Thank you Darla for your loving support! 
http://darlah.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/party/1858224

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This week has held its challenges. Josiah had several difficult days. Jason had dental surgery. And I had the privileged of supporting a friend yesterday during what was no doubt one of the worst days of her life. It was heart wrenching to see her lose everything because of horrible choices she made during a dark time in her life. I was struck with how precious this life is, and how I should never take a single day for granted. I have to remember that being a mother is a God-given privilege. It isn't a right. Even on the hardest days, I need to remember that God has His purposes in all of it. 

Please pray for us during the upcoming days. Holiday celebrations are often very hard for kids with Autism. The change of schedules and trappings of Christmas are often completely overwhelming to the senses for these kids. I pray Josiah can tolerate being with family, and that we will all enjoy the celebration of Jesus's birth! We serve a wonderful Savior, and we are so very thankful for the blessings He has given us this year! 

Thank you for the part you have played in encouraging us! I pray your Christmas is wonderful! 

Christy  

One of the cutest pictures ever! Jalen and Jason trying on glasses!