Sister Rita and Samantha - Home of Hope, Cochin, India - June 17, 2010

Sister Rita entered my mind as I was writing today. Sister Rita is full of love and joy. She always welcomes all of us to the Home of Hope with open arms and with as much love that she can give us. She became a favorite of Samantha's right away because of her welcoming nature. Samantha wrote that Sister Rita held her arm, walking her around the courtyard just talking about anything that came into Sister Rita's mind, which mainly consisted of mango trees and the orphan girls. Samantha says thinking of her makes her heart smile. I concur with Samantha. Here is a beautiful picture of the moment that Sister Rita and Samantha enjoyed together.

Love for all - from India

Enjoy the warm holiday wishes from India

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Navajeevna Bangalore

Stuart is currently in Bangalore at the very first orphanage that I went to. I loved being there. My goodness it has been almost three years ago. Oh what a place this is and so incredibly fulfilling. I remember being in such culture shock - these girls at the orphanage afforded me a new perspective on life. Once I had time to reflect I no longer found myself in culture shock. I had so much fun there and do miss it. If you find yourself in Bangalore you should visit this orphanage - you will have the time of your life.

Top 12 Needs for 2010

Just as many of you have supported the Homes for Hope over the past several years with your very generous gifts of time, talent and treasure we are now looking forward to your renewed support for 2010 and 2011.

Help us respond to provide the humanitarian, nutritional and medical assistance, playground equipment and water purifiers for our Homes for Hope. Your donation of $500 will provide a much needed water purifier in Bangalore. Every dollar makes a difference to the girls health and well being. Your gift will be received with gratitude whatever its size.

Please visit www.homeofhopeindia.org/needs.html.

Thank you!

Homes of Hope and the Tale of Three Outstanding Girls

To all my friends and supporters of the Homes of Hope - two girls featured in this article are two of the girls that I have worked with extensively over the past three years. Raji and I have spent several hours honing her English skills. Bhavani remains as on the highlights for me in my life. She and I have our own personal story. I spent every afternoon with Bhavani for about three months doing girls stuff, Bhavani showing me the way to do things Indian style, studying and simply being together! I am proud of all these girls!!

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Waves Hope - Home of Hope India

Hey everyone checkout the new video from India. How cool is this!!! Waves of Hope vimeo.com.

Home of Hope in association with Ocean Cure present Waves of Hope.

What is your dream? Live it!!

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New Website For The Homes of Hope

Check out the new website: http://www.homeofhopeindia.org/. If you would like to help us clink on the link for list of needs or see how you can volunteer. Volunteering with one of the Homes of Hope will change your life.

Pay it forward for a nun who has changed your life

If you can help out with our work in India. See the link above from the National Catholic Reporter.

URGENT NEED FOR HOMES OF HOPE INDIA

The Sisters in India have reached a critical point as we work toward building a new orphanage in Secunderabad. The deadline for the final payment for the new orphanage is April 24, 2010. They are $60,000.00 short. Please help if you can. Visit www.100stepstohome.com or email Paul Wilkes at paulwilkes@ec.rr.com.

Home of Hope: What Fun That Was...

Home of Hope: What Fun That Was...

What Fun That Was...

And, so I returned to see the girls at the Home of Hope. Cannot begin to explain the feelings. The night was full of hugs! I waited in Kochi for three days to see the girls. They were studying for their yearly exams and I was unable to see them right away. I posted a few pictures that I believe describes the mood of the night. I also posted more pictures on my facebook.

Oh my goodness WHAT FUN!

India December 2009