Dear Friends and Family,

I have just returned home from a most incredible trip to Zimbabwe.

I want to thank you for your gifts of finances and compassion for the people of that devastated country. It is impossible for me to describe to you the conditions that the majority of the people live in daily. The government continues to terrorize, torture and displace thousands of people whose only crime was they didn’t vote for the man who is leading the crimes against them. Unbelievable to most of us Americans, but very real!

In response to this, we were able to bless hundreds of the most vulnerable people, the orphans and the poor. We could never have been a blessing to so many without your help!

We were able to purchase nearly 2400 blankets and over 3 tons of maze (ground corn) for orphans in 8 different orphanages and various communities. We also purchased some basic medicines from South Africa to stock in the orphanages as there were virtually no medical supplies in Zimbabwe.

Another exciting project we were able to assist with financially was to help fund around 200 hernia surgeries for children at the Harare Hospital over the past two weeks. These precious little children came from all over the country for what in most cases is a life saving procedure. I had the opportunity to visit with many of them and their Moms in the hospital as they waited their turn for this life changing event. There was a real mixture of anticipation and anxiety but as we hugged and prayed together there came a real peace that brought everyone strength.

We have been able to establish a network of people on the ground in Zimbabwe who will be our eyes and ears to continue to help us locate and assist those who need help. They will also be our hands to see that compassionate help is delivered to these children in a consistent and timely manner.

This team went to work immediately when we committed to purchase 2100 blankets for a group of children living in a “resettlement community” (more like a concentration camp). They helped to locate the blankets, a miracle in of itself in Zimbabwe, and began the distribution while I was on my way back to the States. Pictures of this distribution will be posted soon!

Thank you again for your response to help with this urgent need. You played a significant role in putting a lot of smiles on faces and warm blankets on babies as well as food in bellies.

I am asking that you continue to partner with us and help us to care for the poor, the widows and the orphans.

Together we can make a huge difference in the lives of many and the future of a nation.

Be blessed.

Bruce