Blog to the Roots.

yannickbrouwer: This little company from Kenya makes toys from...

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:22:02 -0400

This little company from Kenya makes toys from slippers that wash up on the beach. Pictures by Ben Curtis

All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake...

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:14:07 -0400

All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake up in the day to find it was vanity, but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible.”
― T.E. Lawrence

God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform. He plants...

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:28:07 -0400

God moves in a mysterious way, his wonders to perform.
He plants his footsteps in the sea, and rides upon the storm.
- William Cowper
#nofilter

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Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:40:28 -0400

Good-bye dear one. Saying “good-bye” is one of the...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:37:00 -0400

Good-bye dear one.

Saying “good-bye” is one of the hardest things about life. Today Asha House had to say “good-bye” to Akash, the little one who has made Asha House his home since before he was born. The government came and took Akash to a government orphanage about five hours away in Harayana.

The sad part to this story is that Akash is loosing his family, and his Asha Family is loosing him.

But every cloud has a silver lining.

At this new orphanage we have been told that it is possible for Akash to be legally adopted. Because he is still very young and is quite a hansom little man. He will have a pretty good chance of being placed with a family quickly. (note: Because of the Hague Convention you are not allowed in India to pick out the child you want to adopt. Your agency would find a good match for your situation and you can either say “yes” or “no” to your agency’s choice. So it is not likely that if you wanted to adopt Akash that you would be able to chose him specifically.)

It is exciting to think of Akash going to a family where he can be given more personal attention and care. Please pray with us that Akash will be chosen soon and that his adoption case will go through quickly (I have known some cases in India to drag on for 5+ years). Pray that the family he goes to will love Akash well, and that they will be people who love and serve Jesus Christ.

After reading this you are probably wondering why Akash was taken and why can’t Asha House adopt their children out. Both of these things come back to financial support.

Akash was taken because there has not been stable support coming in to Asha House over the past year. The government has deemed that with the funding they currently have Asha House can only support so many children. Akash was one too many. If there was more consistent support coming in Akash (as well as the six other children who went to new homes over the past few months) would not have had to go.

Asha House is not an organization that can be adopted from because they do not have the legal system set up. The first step to this would be to have a permanent address (i.e. purchase land). Only after Asha House has purchased land could they begin the process of filing to become an adoption center. (note: Only some of the children at Asha House could ever be adopted because many of them still have parents and families.) They have had their eye on a piece of land for some time, but the problem is that land in New Delhi, the capital of India, comes at a steep price. Again it comes back to finances. But as the psalmist says, our God “owns the cattle on a thousand hills.”

Impossible is nothing.

Please consider becoming a monthly supporter of Asha House. Even a consistent $10 a month makes a difference. https://donationpay.org/backtotheroots/

“Be the change you want to see in the world” Gandhi

Akash means “sky.” This little guy has brought so...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:40:35 -0400

Akash means “sky.” This little guy has brought so much joy to Asha House since he was born in August. From his birth the government has been wanting to take him away and put him into one of the state run institutions. They want to do this because it will bring more money into the state organizations. Just today the government called to inform that they want to come and take Akash in three days.

Asha House has been Akash’s home since before his birth. Everyone there is deeply attached to him, as he is to them. Over the past couple months six other children have had to be moved to new places. Having Akash taken away would be another huge blow to Asha House, as well as putting him in potential danger.

Please be praying for favor from the government to allow this little one to stay with his “family.”

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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:23:59 -0400

Arms of strength. Protection and prevention. #ashaishope

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:47:43 -0400

Arms of strength. Protection and prevention. #ashaishope

cherielee: The law of love could be best understood and learned...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:21:10 -0500

cherielee:

The law of love could be best understood and learned through little children. #gandhi

#gandhiji #ashram #sabarmatiashram #history #legend #india #ahmedabad #gujarat #gujarati

slaveryfootprint: Journey to Freedom is a documentary that...

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 14:40:21 -0500

slaveryfootprint:

Journey to Freedom is a documentary that brings to life the startling similarities between historic slavery and human trafficking, inspiring today’s freedom fighters. Produced by the National Underground Freedom Center, with support from US State Dept and Google. Directed by Justin Dillon of Slavery Footprint.

For more information, please visit www.freedomcenter.org/journey-to-freedom.

"The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places. But still there is much that..."

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 19:20:38 -0500

““The world is indeed full of peril and in it there are many dark places.
But still there is much that is fair. And though in all lands, love is now
mingled with grief, it still grows, perhaps, the greater.””

- J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Sweet Baby Aksha bundled up in her winter sweater.

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 14:40:34 -0500

Sweet Baby Aksha bundled up in her winter sweater.

"It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd..."

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 19:20:42 -0500

““It’s really a wonder that I haven’t dropped all my ideals, because they seem so absurd and impossible to carry out. Yet I keep them, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.””

- Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl

Brrrrrr! It is getting cold in Delhi. Wintertime usually means...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 14:40:22 -0500

Brrrrrr! It is getting cold in Delhi. Wintertime usually means fever-time. Please be praying for health for all of the children at Asha House. #ashaishope

Year end charitable donations can be made here: https://donationpay.org/backtotheroots/

"Hope Smiles from the threshold of the year to come, Whispering ‘it will be..."

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 11:00:46 -0500

““Hope
Smiles from the threshold of the year to come,
Whispering ‘it will be happier’…””

- Alfred Tennyson

Brrrrrr! It is getting cold in Delhi. Wintertime usually means...

Sat, 01 Dec 2012 14:40:23 -0500

Brrrrrr! It is getting cold in Delhi. Wintertime usually means fever-time. Please be praying for health for all of the children at Asha House. #ashaishope

"Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes..."

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 14:40:38 -0500

““Above all, don’t lie to yourself. The man who lies to himself and listens to his own lie comes to a point that he cannot distinguish the truth within him, or around him, and so loses all respect for himself and for others. And having no respect he ceases to love.””

- Fyodor Dostoyevsky, The Brothers Karamazov

"Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love"

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 19:20:20 -0500

“Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love”

- Mother Teresa

"Let us come together to realize a peaceful world. Love is our energy. Wisdom is our power. It’s time..."

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 14:40:35 -0500

“Let us come together to realize a peaceful world.
Love is our energy.
Wisdom is our power.
It’s time to shed light to all corners of the world.
Enjoy the trip we make together.”

- John Lenon

Loving this song!

Sun, 25 Nov 2012 11:27:16 -0500

Loving this song!