Update on Mary
26th of December 2012
Great news! I finally got word today that Mary and her baby boy are doing well. He weighed more than they expected (5.5pounds). Mom and baby continue to recover at a missionary’s home. Thank you so much to the people who gave toward her hospital stay. You truly blessed this woman this Christmas.
Prayers for Mary
15th of December 2012
Last week I sent out an email to all of the missionary women that attended our “Night of Encouragement” dinners in September. I wanted to check back with them to see how they’ve used their mama kits for ministry and see who needed more of them. I received several wonderful emails back expressing gratitude. The […]
Sweet Success
10th of December 2012
This sweet woman, Priska (pictured with her mother), safely gave birth to a baby girl this week. She said she appreciated the mama kit and wanted all of you to know how grateful she is for your gift to her. In the next couple of weeks, 500 more mama kits will be passed out to missionaries and ministries […]
What about the men?
9th of December 2012
I’m a bit behind on blogging more about our trip. I need to figure out a way to drive and blog at the same time. I have so many stories swirling around in my head, but not enough time to sit and type them all out. One part of the trip that really stuck out […]
Give a Mama Life this Christmas
3rd of December 2012
I am so excited to announce a new partnership for Mercy for Mamas. We are teaming up with The Hope Venture. I love this organization and the heart of their leaders. I’ve had the chance to meet with the director, Cynci, a couple of times in the last year, and I count their Africa Projects Coordinator, Brooke, […]
Time to Shop!!
16th of November 2012
Make sure you check out the “Shop” tab above and check out all of the great new merchandise we have available. These will make great Christmas presents and all proceeds help purchase more mama kits for women in Uganda. This is definitely a win/win. Mercy says you must check it out NOW!!
Story from the Frontlines
26th of October 2012
I wanted to share with you just one of the recent stories I received from a missionary serving in Uganda. This woman works with women living in the slums of Kampala ====================================== “I was out in the community with my organization, we were leaving after a morning of connecting with many lovely mamas and their precious […]
Night of Encouragement
10th of October 2012
As most of you know, I spent nearly a year in Uganda completing the adoption of my daughter, Mercy. During that time I got to spend lots of time with ex-patriates living and serving in Uganda. I’ve read about and been around missionaries my whole life, but God developed in me a whole new level […]
More Insights into our Trip
9th of October 2012
Beth Schafers is one of the amazing ladies that went on our recent trip. I love her dearly, even more after spending 11 days with her in Africa. Check out her blog and read her three recent posts on Uganda. I love to hear her thoughts on the trip, as it was her first time to Africa. […]
Updated List of Merchandise
9th of October 2012
I just wanted to give you an updated list on our Mercy for Mamas Merchandise. A huge thank you to everyone who has shopped to help our cause. Your support has helped us tremendously. We nearly have all of the money needed to start the process to obtain our non-profit status. And the money from […]