Kids only eat rice because they know it will fill their tummies longer. They rush to pick up a crumb. They eat and eat when there is food because they don't know when they will eat again. I have raised $2,178 Thank you so much!!!!!!! My new goal is $4,500.
I am trying to reach people and churches to help me with my mission. Every 15 seconds another child becomes an aids orphan in Africa. Every DAY 5,760 more children become orphans. Almost everyday I cry for the orphans including today. I was a little bit concerned about Helen and Samuel. Helen has a boil on her leg but Samuel's doing great. I can't wait to see them. Lately I have been reading blogs most of them already got their kids or are over there getting them. I wish that was us so much but I know it's not God's time. Please pray for a court date and feeding the orphans. I look at pictures on a friends blog she is in Ghana. They spent the day at the orphanage I saw pictures of the kids over there I so wanted to be the one over there they looked so sad. I will not leave you as orphans I will come to you John 14:18. I don't think my parents will be able to get me to come back home. I just want to find an airplane ticket and go I don't think I can wait after seeing those pictures.
Thank you so much for helping me raise this money!!!!!!!!
Blessings
sydney
Monday, June 21, 2010
This is the letter I am sending out to churches, people and businesses

FEEDING THE ORPHANS
feedingtheorphans.blogspot.com
How my journey began...when I was 7 years old I became interested in orphans. I had two brothers, but prayed for a sister. I watched hundreds of adoption videos and read blogs. In November 2009, my parents finally felt called to adopt. So we sent in our paperwork for a little girl younger than 3 to Ghana, West Africa. Remember I had been praying for a sister for over three years now. Then, in January we accepted the referral of a 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl. I am finally getting a sister, but God gave me another brother, too.
A couple of months ago we were driving home from Kentucky. After traveling, my mom wanted to get Papa Murphy’s Pizza. The boys said yeah, but I said I didn’t want anything to eat. She asked me why and I told her no reason, just not hungry. So we went in and she ordered. I still told her I didn’t want anything. When we left there, I asked her if we could go to Kroger to buy bread for me to eat. She told me if I told her why I was upset she would. I looked at her and said, “WHY SHOULD WE EAT LIKE KINGS AND QUEENS WHEN THEY HAVE NOTHING?” Then I started crying and staring out the window. So this is how FEEDING THE ORPHANS started. After that night, God told me to design a t-shirt to raise money for them. I researched a bunch of facts about Africa. Then I narrowed them down to the ones on the back of my shirt. I have sold over 170 shirts and raised $385 at a garage sale for this cause for a total of $2,178. The t-shirts are on my website if you want to see them or purchase them. Sometimes I feel guilty because we have tons of stuff and they have nothing. Then I remember I do not have to feel guilty. I can do something about it. The kids in America think they have to have an Ipod, xbox 360, wii, ipod touch, or other hot items, but kids in Africa are playing with cardboard and making rings out of cookie boxes. They play with whatever they can find and they play with each other. Some African kids made a soccer ball out of trash wrapped in tape. I want you guys to know that I could not do this without God! He is the one using me to help the orphans! I’m just a 10 year old girl trying to do what God told me to do. Anybody can make a difference, even if they are younger.
My vision is to feed the orphans, drill water wells and provide medical supplies. The money I raise will be the start. I will take all proceeds to Ghana when we travel to pick up my brother and sister very soon. Please pray for me to raise a lot of money to help more orphans.
Matthew 10 International Ministries, www.matthew10.com, is partnering with me. You can make tax deductible donations or purchase my t-shirts by putting PROJECT GHANA in the comments section. Then, send me an email to kotasgo@hotmail.com with your shirt sizes. Thank you for supporting me, but mostly for praying for me.
Blessings,
Sydney O’Leary
FEEDING THE ORPHANS
feedingtheorphans.blogspot.com
How my journey began...when I was 7 years old I became interested in orphans. I had two brothers, but prayed for a sister. I watched hundreds of adoption videos and read blogs. In November 2009, my parents finally felt called to adopt. So we sent in our paperwork for a little girl younger than 3 to Ghana, West Africa. Remember I had been praying for a sister for over three years now. Then, in January we accepted the referral of a 5 year old boy and 2 year old girl. I am finally getting a sister, but God gave me another brother, too.
A couple of months ago we were driving home from Kentucky. After traveling, my mom wanted to get Papa Murphy’s Pizza. The boys said yeah, but I said I didn’t want anything to eat. She asked me why and I told her no reason, just not hungry. So we went in and she ordered. I still told her I didn’t want anything. When we left there, I asked her if we could go to Kroger to buy bread for me to eat. She told me if I told her why I was upset she would. I looked at her and said, “WHY SHOULD WE EAT LIKE KINGS AND QUEENS WHEN THEY HAVE NOTHING?” Then I started crying and staring out the window. So this is how FEEDING THE ORPHANS started. After that night, God told me to design a t-shirt to raise money for them. I researched a bunch of facts about Africa. Then I narrowed them down to the ones on the back of my shirt. I have sold over 170 shirts and raised $385 at a garage sale for this cause for a total of $2,178. The t-shirts are on my website if you want to see them or purchase them. Sometimes I feel guilty because we have tons of stuff and they have nothing. Then I remember I do not have to feel guilty. I can do something about it. The kids in America think they have to have an Ipod, xbox 360, wii, ipod touch, or other hot items, but kids in Africa are playing with cardboard and making rings out of cookie boxes. They play with whatever they can find and they play with each other. Some African kids made a soccer ball out of trash wrapped in tape. I want you guys to know that I could not do this without God! He is the one using me to help the orphans! I’m just a 10 year old girl trying to do what God told me to do. Anybody can make a difference, even if they are younger.
My vision is to feed the orphans, drill water wells and provide medical supplies. The money I raise will be the start. I will take all proceeds to Ghana when we travel to pick up my brother and sister very soon. Please pray for me to raise a lot of money to help more orphans.
Matthew 10 International Ministries, www.matthew10.com, is partnering with me. You can make tax deductible donations or purchase my t-shirts by putting PROJECT GHANA in the comments section. Then, send me an email to kotasgo@hotmail.com with your shirt sizes. Thank you for supporting me, but mostly for praying for me.
Blessings,
Sydney O’Leary
Saturday, June 12, 2010
How feeding the orphans started..........
How my journey began ..... We were on our way back from Kentucky. After traveling my mom wanted to get Papa Murphy's pizza. The boys said yeah, but I said I didn't want anything to eat. She asked me why and I told her no reason, just not hungry. So we went in and she ordered. The boys wanted cheese, but I still told her I didn't want anything. When we left I asked her if we could go to Kroger to get bread for me to eat. She told me if I told her why I was upset she would buy me some. I looked at her and said, "WHY SHOULD WE EAT LIKE KINGS AND QUEENS WHEN THEY HAVE NOTHING?" Then I started crying and staring out the window. So this is how it started. Sometimes I feel guilty because we have tons of stuff and they have nothing. Then I remember I don't have to feel guilty. I can do something about it. The kids in America think they have to have an Ipod, an Xbox 360, a Wii, an Ipod touch, an Ipad or other HOT items, but kids in Africa are playing with cardboard and making rings out of cookie boxes. They play with whatever they can find and they play with each other. Some African kids have made soccer balls out of trash and wrapped it in tape. I want you guys to know that I couldn't have done this without GOD! He's the one who is using me to help the orphans!
On our adoption we are still waiting for that court date. Please pray for us to get a court date and to raise more money for feeding the orphans. My brothers and I just got our last shot, yippee!!!!! Please pray for Helen and Samuel and their little sister. ( I mentioned her in other posts.)
We had a garage sale today. We raised $600. We split it with our friends who are raising money for the Ukrainian orphans.
My shirts are $15 or buy 3 get one free, great fathers day gift!!!!!!!! BE A VOICE OF HOPE, HELP CHANGE ONE CHILD AT A TIME!
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Feeding the orphans garage sale
I am having a garage sale on Saturday, June 12. All the money will help feed the orphans of Africa. I will post the address of the garage sale when I get it. Thank you so much for helping me sell my shirts and for praying for me. There are 2 little boys that live downtown, Devin and Papa, we had them this week a little bit. They are coming back tomorrow. Little Devin is 1 and Papa is 5. It has been hard for me because the 1 year old is the same age and same color skin. They are adorable!!! If you read one of my other posts it mentions the 1 year old. She is Helen and Samuel's little sister. These are the kids we are adopting. Last we heard she was dying in the hospital. Please pray for her.
Please pray for Raymond. He moved to Nashville today. We had a birthday party and farewell party last night. He had a great time. He is a 17 year old boy we met downtown. God brought him to us. We are REALLY going to miss him!!!!!!
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