Priceless Moments

Africa
May 28th 2014

Published: June 5th 2014

I returned from Africa one month ago. It was a difficult and wonderful trip. Ethiopia, in her vastness and beauty is a thorn in my heart. Kenya, even in the chaos of Nairobi, brings me joy. The feelings come because of both the challenges and fulfillment of reaching out to orphans and children that have lived in destitute situations. To see them rise above their desperate situations once they are ... Read Full Entry

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Johnny and Jennifer (Phillips) Lawrence

ITHM

"ITHM" - International Treasure House Ministries is a non-profit organization that was established in 1996 in order to rescue orphaned and destitute children. We also work to help people in need; materially, emotionally and spiritually. We work in Romania, Kenya and Ethiopia. “ By wisdom a house is built, through understanding it is established, and with knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures” - Proverbs 24:3-4 ... full info

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Finding her friend

One girl got so excited about the photos that she found her friend's photo and started kissing it. It was her best friend, they fled Eritrea together then were separated once they got to the transition center.

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Choosing the color of the t-shirt they wanted

Handing out toothbrushes and toothpaste

New pajamas for the girls

Sweet young girls that need their mamas!

Toothbrushes

New PJs

Soap

Receiving their items

Little ones

I wanted to scoop up these little guys in my arms and protect them from the abuse that is heaped upon them by the older ones. There is no one to defend them...the thorn pierces deeply.