GOD DID IT AND WE GOT TO BE A PART OF IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UPDATE!!! $54,000.60
Hello, this has to be the best end to last year and the greatest start to this new year.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TO EVERYONE WHO SO GENEROUSLY DONATED. I CAN’T THANK YOU ENOUGH!
“For he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted, and he has not hidden his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to him. From you comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will perform before those who fear him. The afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise the Lord! May your hearts live forever!” Psalm 22:24-26
Happy 2012 everyone! Are you as excited as I am to see what God will do??? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 🙂
P.S. Had to put some happy pics of me from the 100 days to show how I feel on the inside. 😀
(First 2 photos by: Christa Taylor)
(Last photo by: Jenn Lynn Images)
God is faithful and works wonders before us! I am so glad! Do you have plans to continue raising funds? Or new ideas on how to raise the money? Or other things you would like to raise the money for? I have always thought it would be great to raise money to send Bibles to Persecuted nations. Once again congrates!
YES HE DOES!!! I too am rejoicing. 😀 Well, I’m not sure yet what the next step will be, but I’m seeking Jesus.
It would be great to raise money for Bibles and you should totally do that!
WOW!!!!! I’ve been reading your blog since the beginning, and what an amazing journey it has been! This is so AWESOME!!! I’m almost dancing around the room! 😀 God is amazing. What an incredible way to start 2012!!
Aww! I always am so blessed when I hear that people have stuck with me from the beginning. Thank you! It sure has been an incredible journey and one that I’m grateful that Jesus has allowed me to be on. I’m dancing too! Our God is amazing and yes it is the best way to start out this year. Praising the Lord!
That”s amazing! God is a great God! Nothing is impossible with him! Congrats Elaini! 😀
Yes, our God IS a great God! Praising and rejoicing in him! Thank you. 🙂
HALLELUJAH!!!!!! I KNEW He would do it!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much, Elaini, for all your hard work this past year!!! So how many orphan homes have been opened/will be opened?!?!
To God be the glory great things He has done!!!!!!
YAY!!!!!!! 😀
In Christ,
Sarah
!!!!!AMEN!!!! May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ receive all the glory due to his name!
11 new orphan homes were opened! In total there are 20 homes which we have helped though.
Whooohhh Elaini!! What a feeling you must have right now! I think we should be just in awe of how amazing God is, and how He can make the impossible a possibility as long as we trust Him!!
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
You have reached your goal, and there are many, many children running around joyous because they have food to fill their empty stomachs, clothing, a roof over their heads, and even soft beds (with mattresses) to sleep in! I am so happy for you and the work God has done! I almost cried when I read your post. God is just so amazing! What a wonderful way to begin the New year. 🙂
Oh, I am on such a high! It’s crazy how much joy there is welling up and overflowing in me.
So incredibly grateful for what Jesus has done for me and my kids in India. Very, very blessed. May Jesus receive all the glory!
Thank you for your encouragement! It has been a great start to the new year. 🙂
I love your faith and determination. You are a world changer! God loves how you love people.
Congratulations!
I am so grateful to be doing this whole thing with the Lord! Certainly couldn’t have done it without him. I am very blessed.
Thank you for your sweet words of encouragement.
Amazing!
I agree!!!
Praise God! I am so excited! This is such a prayer-come true!! Thank you for being faithful to serve the Lord, Elaini!
I’m praising God as well! I’m VERY excited to say the least. Thank you for all your prayers Erica!
YAY!!!!!
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36
AMEN!
Perfect verse. 🙂 Thank you for sharing! Amen!
Praise the Lord! What a blessing you have been to these precious orphans! I pray God would continue to use you greatly. It’s been a joy to be a part of your journey. You are an encouragement and an inspiration.
So so grateful and praising the Lord for what he has done! I have been so blessed to be able to do this. Thank you for your prayers. They are such a blessing and an encouragement.
That’s so Wonderful!!! I can not contain my excitment, Praising God for His Faithfulness in honoring your efforts!!!! May He richly Bless your life!!! Hugs of Congratulations.
It IS wonderful! Praising the Lord! I can’t contain my excitement either and am literally dancing around! Thank you for all of your prayers and support! xxx
Hallelujah!!!!
AMEN!!!
This project is so wonderful, I am very glad you met your goal! God is truly amazing, isn’t he? 🙂
I am thankful for what God has done! Very blessed. Yes, Jesus is amazing! 😀
Bursting heart. Excited to see what the Lord is going to do in the new year with you and through you precious friend. xx
Mine too. I’m excited to see what God is going to do in and through both of us sweet friend. It’s going to be wonderful. xoxo
That is amazing!! Praise the Lord! I’m so excited to see what God has been doing and will do in your life! I’m sure that He’s glorified in all this and there’s a big smile on His face right now! 🙂
It is SO amazing and wonderful and I’m certainly praising the Lord! May Jesus truly receive all the glory for he deserves it. 🙂 I think all the people that have been a part of this have added to that smile.
Oh Elaini I am so HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!
I prayed for you so much yesterday!
God is so amazing. 🙂
I am too!!! Thank you for all your prayers! Such a joy to serve such an incredible Lord.
Elaini, I got up this morning and saw your posting that your goal had been MORE than met and I was so excited for you, but I was headed out the door to church service and couldn’t write then. So now I’m back to say, Hallelujah! Just a couple of days ago I knew there needed to be a bit of a miracle, and when I saw the amount this morning it made me think of the verse that says God will do exceedingly, abundantly more than we could ever ask. And HE DID! Praise God! Now I pray for His wisdom and guidance in the fulfilling of what you have planned for these orphans. God bless you in this New Year, Elaini. I’m glad I could be even a tiny part of this adventure. May God lead you on…
Thank you so much for this comment. Yes, Jesus is amazing and has done far more than I could have asked or thought! Hallelujah is right! He has done the miracle. I really appreciate all your prayers and encouragement. That is no small thing. 🙂 May the Lord bless this new year for you as well.
Elaini, I am so incredibly happy and thankful that God helped you achieve this dream. What a blessing! He does great things in answer to the prayers of His people! Thanks for being an example of faithfulness and obedience!
From the dust of the Rabbi,
~Camille
I too am filled with so much joy at what God has done! It is a HUGE blessing. Thank you for your prayers. 🙂
This news completely made my day! Praise and thanks be to God who gives us victory! Some of us might have doubted but He knew what He was doing all along! Thank You, Lord, for allowing us to be used as tools in Your glorious plan. He says in His Word that He has made us MORE than conquerors, and He has, the goal was exceeded!
It’s made my whole year!!! 😉 Amen! Praising the Lord!!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m so happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The orphans will be truly blessed with this money! Thank you, Lord!!!!!!!!!! And thank you, Elaini. You put yourself out there by doing this and it was all for the love of the orphans.
~M.J.A.
LOL! That is exactly how I feel. 🙂 So blessed and thankful for what the Lord has done. 🙂
WOW! HE did it – through you. I know HE will guide your path for your future endeavors. You have so inspired me! Please keep updating your blog about the orphans and your journey.
In Christ.
WOW is right! Thank you Becky. To the Lord be all the glory. So grateful that I could inspire you in some small way. Until the Lord shows otherwise I will keep the blog up. The journey is just starting…
God is soo good!!! I got goosebumps reading that we hit the above goal!!!! ::happy dance::
GREAT work, Elaini!! Love you so much, girl!!
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He is, He IS!!! So.did.I. Couldn’t stop jumping and dancing around! Lol! Thanks for all your help, prayers, support and for all you’ve raised. Much love to you! <3
That is soo cool!
Completely!
Every time I think about it that God actually passed the goal- it makes me want to cry in happiness… 🙂 -beth
I know exactly what you mean. Thank you for being such a HUGE part of all this. You bless me more than I can say. I love you sis. <3 xxx
SOOO amazing! Praise God. I’m really happy for you. That is just completely amazing!!!!!!! And the timing. You reached your goal right around the start of a new year.
Laurel
laurelscrazylife.blogspot.com
It is amazing what God has done and I join you in praising God for it all. Yes, God’s timing is perfect. 🙂
Elaini, that’s so amazing! Thank you for being willing to put yourself out there and reach for such a high goal in faith! God is so good, and your actions helped us all to glorify Him even more this past year!
God has done great things and I am so thankful to be his! Thank you for your encouragement Lydia!
Wow! I am blown away, I just love it when God does that. He not only gives us what we ask for, but sometimes He gives above what we asked for. It’s beautiful. I am so excited about this.
Perfectly said and exactly how I feel!
Congratulations! I’ve been following you for a while and I’m so glad you reached your goal. You need to update your “raised so far” number on the side of your website- it still says $49, something. Hey, YOU earned it!
Thank you for joining me in this journey! Praising God for what he has done! Updated. 😀
I’m so excited for what God has done through you and all who helped you! I almost cried with joy when I saw it. I was at another friend’s house who had donated too, and was watching the progress, when we went online to see what had happened. We screamed and screamed for joy! He has done great and mighty things, and the money is still pouring in! Are you planning to earn money throughout this year too? I’m also wondering how many orphan homes were built/will be built with the funds? Didn’t you get bunkbeds too or something? YES!!! I was so happy to start out the new year with TWO huge answers to prayer, this being one of them. God has richly blessed your efforts! May He continue working through you to help more children, Elaini!
I’m crazy excited at what God has done!!!! I really like how you two were watching what was happening and thank you for donating and being a part of that total rising. 🙂 Well 11 new homes were built! Isn’t that incredible? The money also went to all 20 homes that are in India for other needs such as mattresses.
Praising the Lord! Thanks for being a part of this journey Nicole!
Praise God!!!!!!!!! *jumping up and down*. I am sooooo proud of u elanie!!!
😀 Thanks! All glory to Jesus!