Three Days Left…

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that Orphan Wares is running a November special…. Order three items and receive free shipping {because of a generous donor who loves the orphan and OrphanWares}, through the end of November… As the holidays approach, what better way to shop then to know that your purchase allows orphans…

Truly a Win/Win

What a delight to my soul to share such sweet news today… really, I’m almost giddy….. Just about a year ago we announced the launch of Orphan Wares…. a ministry of International Voice of the Orphan.    Orphan Wares is the fulfillment of a God-given dream where artisans and crafters  {or those who have unique/vintage/gift…

A Beautiful Chain of Events….

The other day on my Facebook wall, I found this message from Sarah, a sweet bloggy friend whose neck I have had the privilege of hugging on our nightmare RV trip a couple of years ago: Oh Linny!  This morning I put our foster daughter in the little  gingham dress I got from  www.orphanwares.com and she looked like…

Remember Last Year?

 Hey, Do you guys remember the great wedding feast last year? The one where tons of you sent gazillions of things to dress the street boys. Well… here’s another real life opportunity that you won’t want to miss! Many of you are helping with the Front Lines street feeding program  through International Voice of the…

OrphanWares.com

We cannot even begin to adequately express our gratitude to all who have made Orphan Wares launch possible. We thank Almighty God, first and foremost. To HIM {and ONLY Him} be all the glory, honor and praise! Hungry children will eat as a result of every proceed received from each item purchased. Special thanks to…

The Day After….

Dw, the kids and I cannot even begin to express our gratefulness  for all of your responses to our launch yesterday.  You guys are amazing. We are so abundantly blessed by your encouragement. Who knew when I felt led to start our Place Called Simplicity  three and a half years ago   all the places…

The First!!

Oh.My.Gracious. It’s s-t-a-r-t-i-n-g!!! Kala texted me on Friday – the very first package  had arrived and Kala picked it up!! I got all teary. Kala said she was emotional. Sarah, who owns an Etsy shop {Sarah’s Treasure Box}  has a huge heart {along with her husband Chris and their kids}  for the orphan and shared…