a baby shower for The Mercy House

a baby shower...

do women love any other gathering as much?
A celebration of motherhood.
a new life.
an afternoon of encouragement.

unfortunately two ladies got cut out of this picture!
That's what happens with a self timer...sorry Casey and Alicia!

one Sunday afternoon in March we gathered at my cousin Brittany's house to celebrate.
new lives.
not only babies, but women.
women attaining new lives at The Mercy House.

gifts, gifts everywhere!

The Mercy House is located in Nairobi, Kenya.
Their mission statement?

"The Mercy House exists to support and provide alternative options for pregnant girls living in the streets of Kenya. The Mercy House will aid them in nutrition, housing, prenatal care, counseling, Biblical teaching and job skills for sustainable living."

you can read more about their vision and the plan here.

blankets, outfits, hats, socks, towels, diapers and pins, formula and toys poured out of the bags filled with love.

The Mercy House runs on support from people like me and you.
you can see different giving options and their budget here.
25 or 50 dollars a month isn't always doable, but...
they have have a very cool thing going with 3.
they ask that you give 3.00 on the 3rd of each month.
who can't afford 3.00 a month?

they also have an Etsy Shop, in which they take donations for.
are you crafty?
would you consider donating something for them to sell?

a very awesome Africa cake made by the one and only Kelley!
thank you!

The Mercy House is also doing monthly drives to help get them up and running.
march? baby items!
april? craft and leisure
may? Moms-to-be and Misc
check it out here to see exactly what they are asking for.

We had these two beauty queens with us.
it is our prayer that they grow up to be world changers.
women of faith who will not only say "no",
but also stand up and say "for God, yes, I will".

Kristen recently held a "housewarming party" on her blog
for this beautiful new house that will house The Mercy House.
Read about it here.
God is in this people...He really is!

We, who are so blessed,
spent the afternoon pouring love out to some beautiful Kenyan women.
I can't think of a better way to spend an afternoon.

We may never see their faces, or know their names...
but they are prayed for, and they are loved.

Here is a quick shot we took...we are going to put together a video with pictures from the afternoon and wanted too let them hear our voices as well. I'll be sure to post the video as soon as it is done!



ps - remember I am still doing cupcake sales for Sixty Feet! Thank you to those of you who have joined in the effort. You KNOW you want some cupcakes....yum, yum!

For more ideas of organizations you can help and ways you can partner with them check out these posts:

It's a Girl Thing: Pad Party
Project 11: Birthing Kits for Haiti
Sole Hope: Shoe Making Party