TODAY IS THE DAY! Earring Give-A-Way
March 22, 2010 by Nanci
Filed under Featured, Giveaways, Local Etsy Shops, News from the Pews, Recent Posts
Today is the Day? TODAY IS THE DAY!
Today is the day to make a difference. Today is the day you can become the person you want your children to become. Today is the day that one simple thought, one simple action or one simple prayer will change the life of someone.
Today Is The Day is an etsy shop with a mission. I could tell you about it but I want to use the words of the owner, Claire Davis to tell you her story.
My husband and I head to the jungles of Peru several times a year; as many times as our employers and our wallets allow us. We work in a former street boys home off the Ittaya River, a tributary to the Amazon river about an hours boat ride away from Iquitos, Peru. The home is in a village called Puerto Alegria and houses 40 of my favorite faces; from the youngest, Luis (age 5), to the oldest, Ronald (age 17). These boys are here because their parents cannot take care of them. These boys have been living on the streets of Iquitos, stealing or starving, and have somehow found their way to this safe haven outside of the city. They are taught that they are worthless by their family, by the police, by everyone. How can they understand the love of the Father in this world–the only reality they know. Our purpose in going and returning is to show these boys they are special and loved; by us, and more importantly, by God. I spend every moment with a little boy in my lap or holding my hand; refusing to let a second go by without pouring out every ounce of love I have within me to these precious, precious boys.I make jewelry as a way to raise a little extra; to make one more trip down; to pay for another pair of shoes or shorts for these boys. All proceeds from my jewelry go directly towards sending groups and supplies to this jungle home in Puerto Alegria Peru.”
There are simply no words I can add to this give-a-way other than to give you the link to her store.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/todayistheday
To win these earrings, simply visit her store. Do some “window shopping” and come back here and tell us which earrings you like. You can also post something on your facebook about her etsy or mission and twitter this give-a-way so others will know about it. Add additional comments if you do these things for more entries to win.
Also, for an additional entry, simply leave her some encouraging words and support. I have a feeling those words will travel from your keyboard to the jungles of Peru into the hearts of children.
Oh, and when you get a chance, say a prayer for Claire, her husband, and the boys who benefit from their visits.
As we celebrate the remarkable power of God’s promise on Passover and Easter, I hope you will take time to love each other, one simple act at a time.
God bless.
I LOVE the “Showstoppers” and “Rock Solid”!
I would love the birdies earrings! So cute!
I am very touched by your story and commitment. I think the world so benefits from people like you!
I liked the Emerald City! Those were really cool!
The go fish earrings are so cute!
Claire, I think that it is wonderful what you and your husband are doing. To share the loved of God with a child…just Awesome! I shared your story on my Facebook page and will be praying for you and all of those young people.
Love the “Blue Eyes” the best. Your work is beautiful. God bless.
I liked the go fish, show stoppers and the birdies! That really would be hard to choose since they are all so pretty.
These are spectacular..and in your continued generosity you have made these affordable for purchase by anyone, along with more than reasonable shipping rates. This way EVERYONE can have the opportunity to actually feel contributory to a work of pure Love from above. God Bless you and your family.
Father I ask you to POUR out favor on this family and for overwhelming support and supply for this burden you have placed on their hearts.
Thank you for being a willing vessel to get provision to His children!!
They are all pretty. I like day at the beach. Great cause
Claire, I am in aw of your heart and humble spirit!! Thank you doesn’t seem like enough! I will certainly be praying for you, your husband and these precious boys!
showstoppers!
What a wonderful story! EVERY child deserves a chance.
Birdies, Romance and Rock On (I’m a big fan of blue
and those birdies are so whimsical and I would LOVE them!)
Thanks for sharing your story! The earrings are beautiful.
Love this web site and story…Teardrops at midnight are my favorite….Great gift of craftmanship….
Martie Baker
Love the teardrops at midnight…Great story and craft(woman)ship…
I like the birdies and the go fish…great designs!
A day at the beach or Blue Eyes are my favorite!
This is such an awesome ministry that Claire and her husband are doing! It’s wonderful to see people who are being active in making a difference in people’s lives who haven’t had the opportunities and privileges that we are so used to! Keep doing what you are doing and my family and I will pray for you and those precious children!
I Love the Vintage Florals!!
I love the smoky eyes and the sassy earrings!
I like the teardrops at Midnight and Emerald City. Very nice!!!!