UPDATE: WE HAVE A COURT DATE!!!! Please consider helping us fill up donation bags to take to Hannah's Hope. Great holiday project! We need to collect items by the first week of December.
Most all of you know that we have gotten "the call" on Oct. 12th. Sorry I haven't updated the blog in like a year and a half! We are currently waiting on a court date and will travel to meet our little guy at that time. Several people have asked how can they help?! One (of the many) things I am excited about is taking donations to Hannah's Hope (HH). HH is the transition home that our little guy will be living at until we are able to bring him home. This home is staffed by wonderful women that love on and care for the little ones while they are waiting for their forever families. We plan on taking as many bags as the airline will allow. If you'd like to contribute please see the list of items listed below. I will keep you updated once we hear news of a court date (would love a Dec. date :-). Thanks!
Urgent Needs:
1. Diapers (all sizes)
2. Soy-based Formula
3. Shoes and Clothing for Older Children (Croc type shoes are the best)
4. Shampoos and Conditioners for Older Children (fortified for curly hair)
5. 10-20 three-ring binders (2-3 inch)
6. Cold medications for older children and adults
7. Amoxicillin for all ages (250mg or 400mg)
8. Whole Organic Flaxseed
9. Body lotions for older children (especially for dry and ashy skin)
10. Laptops, specifically one for the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Mekelle, Tigray
11. 2-3 Pairs of Reading Glasses from CVS (actual prescription strength not known)
Other needs:
• Diapers of all sizes; please include preemie sizes
• Baby wipes (this is always needed)
• Bibs
• Hand sanitizer
• Kleenex boxes
• Infant and children’s vitamins
• Formula: vegetable-based Similac, soy-based Similac, as well as regular formula
• Children’s clothing: this must be new or like new (no holes or stains)
Toddler clothing and shoes (at this time we are asking that families do not take infant clothing)
Light jackets or sweaters for all ages
Boys’ clothing for ages 6-10 years old
Girls’ clothing for ages 6-13 years old
Underwear for all ages—please consider slim clothing
Shoes for all ages, but especially older boys and girls. The popular “Croc” is great for these kids!
• Bottles: Avent bottles for both 8-12 ounce feedings.
• Diaper rash cream: Desitin is preferred, but A&D ointment or Butt Paste is also useful.
• Baby shampoos and baby oil
• Shampoo, conditioner, and lotion for older children
• Age appropriate development toys for infants and toddlers
• Blow up balls/outside toys
• Sidewalk chalk
• Bubbles
• Children’s DVDs and CDs
• Men’s and women’s deodorant
• Good quality electric shaver
• Rechargeable camping lanterns (for when electricity is out)
• Twin sheets (mainly flats) in children’s patterns and colors of pink, purple, red, blue, and green. Solid or print materials are both acceptable.
