I’m a goner. And yes I’m in love. And my heart aches because I found out that the ones I love were all excited about their bunk beds and so was I until I saw that there were no mattresses on these bunk beds. Yes “my” precious children are sleeping on boards. And while it must hurt their little bodies it hurts my heart. And while their bones ache my heart does too. It costs $50 per mattress. If you figure all 11 homes need them, and each home has around 10 kids, that would be $5,500. This isn’t including pillows and such. It is $100 per home for pillows, sheets, and blankets. O.K. so what do we do. Do we just let them sleep on hard boards?? No? Well then will you help me help them today? What if this was you…or your child? So if you haven’t already will you take the 10.for.10 challenge. I hope you don’t have to think about it but if you do then think on it tonight…while you sleep in your comfy bed…
I so love putting in these UPDATES! $37,850.50 Thank you everyone! Can we keep it coming?? We only need $150 more to hit the 38K mark! You all are amazing. Seriously. xxx
When we were missionaries in Sudan, I slept on a bed like that (but with ropes) without a mattress, and so did all my siblings. It really wasn’t that bad, we were so happy about getting bunk beds. 🙂 But I’m sure the orphans would enjoy having mattresses too, so I hope you get the money!
Yes they are used to the floor but after they get mattresses they feel much better. 🙂
A board? A board?!?! How sad…I want to switch places with those orphans, or even better, when I get older and am married…adopt one 🙂 I’ve always wanted to do that…India is defintetly a good choice! <3 made my day!
That’s great that you want to adopt some day….so do I. 🙂