Next Stop...Haiti!!!

Good news. All of the donations we collected will soon be Haiti. It looks like they will going on March 11th or 26th. Probably the 26th. Please pray for a safe flight for the person taking them to Haiti.
Well I'm sick again. I just can't seem to get well. I just got over an upper resp. infection and now,two weeks later, I'm sick again. We had plans to go out for a nice dinner with my mom last night but I ended up at the Dr.'s instead. He said the resp. infection is gone but now I have a sinus and double ear infection. I feel miserable. He took me out of work a few days and gave me stronger meds this time.
Alright I'm gonna go back to bed now. Just wanted to give you all an update on the donations upcoming trip.

We Have More Donations!!!

We have a good start on donations. So far we have some clothing, toothpaste (Thank You Michele!), and a few cans of powdered soy formula!! The formula is very much needed to help keep the babies alive. They depend on this for survival. So if you happen to come across any good deals on soy formula please think of the babies and pick up a can or two. We are specifically requesting soy verses milk based formula because the soy is easier for the babies to digest. The temperatures in Haiti are high and the milk based formula turns sour in their little tummies and makes them sick.
Thanks for all the support and please continue to keep Smiles For Haiti and the precious children of Haiti in your prayers.

We're Back!!

Hi all. Sorry it's been so long since we've blogged. We've all been pretty sick here. Actually I think the entire Valley is ill right now!! There is just so much going around. Kyle had a sinus infection and tonsillitis as well. We recently learned that he's going to need surgery. They are going to remove his tonsils and adenoids. We don't have a date yet but will post when we find out. Please keep him in your prayers as he is scared of the upcoming surgery. At 12 years old (nearly 13), he has never had to have any iv's or surgeries, unlike his sister who has had more than her fair share. So understandably he is quite nervous. Katie is currently on her second dose of antibiotics. The first was for strep throat, now a week later the throat is better but she now has a double ear infection. I have a lovely upper respiratory infection, and Darrell is trying to fight off that wonderful flu bug that's going around. So as you can see we've all been quite preoccupied lately.
The good news is that all of the donations have been repacked into suitcases and are ready for their trip to Haiti. The next person/family traveling to Haiti for pickup (adopting a child/children) or a visit will take the suitcases with them and deliver them for us.
We are still collecting more donations. We are hoping to send out the next packages in a few weeks. So please remember us when you go shopping or clean out your children's closets!!

Safe In Indiana!!

We just found out that the packages have safely made their way to Indiana. Yea!! Hooray!! Yea!! Lori received them today. Next stop....Port-au-Prince, Haiti!!! Please pray they arrive safely in Haiti also.

Packages Are On Their Way!!

Today we took the packages to the post office. They should be arriving in Indiana in a couple days. Bring your muscles with you when you pick them up Lori.....they weigh 25 and 23 lbs.!!!
Katie is already planning what donations are needed next. This time she wants to include personal products for the older girls, and more stuff for boys also. So now the collecting of donations begins again! We plan on sending the next packages out around the end of Feb. or beginning of March. That should give everyone that wants to help out ample time to do so. Remember, you don't have to go out and spend alot of money. Things as inexpensive as toothpaste,hand sanitizer and peanut butter are always needed. Anything and everything helps.

Donations Are Ready To Go!!!!!

We had a hard time fitting everything into the picture at once!! Isn't this awesome? We have filled up one box and have started packing the second. I know we're a little late, we wanted to mail the packages last Thursday but didn't get around to it on time. But they are now ready, and will be mailed out first thing Monday morning. Get ready Lori, they will be arriving soon!! Thanks again to everyone that has donated, showed support, and kept us in their prayers. It really means alot to us, and to the precious children of Haiti.

Carly ( Formula For Haiti )

Hi it's me, Katie. I have a very nice friend. Her name is Carly. She started Formula For Haiti. She's 10 yrs. old too. She hopes that she can get 5 trucks of formula for the rescue center in Haiti. Maybe if she has enough formula her mom can take the formula to Haiti with her in May. Go check out her blog, Formula For Haiti. It's listed under Friends of Smiles For Haiti. All you have to do is click on it and it'll take you to her site. Thank you for listening. Bye.