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Summer Greetings from Robin's Nest
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STORM UPDATE
Hi friends of the Nest,
We are sure you are wondering
how things are at the nest after hurricane Gustav came through.
We were very fortunate in that it remained a tropical storm and
the worst damage was on the other side of the island. Our
hearts go out to them that lost homes and there were about 7
lives lost according to recent reports.
We did have some leakage in the house and
will need to repair the roof somehow and also clean up debris in
the yard. The staff was unable to get up here for a couple days
so had to have local staff come in extra so there were
definitely extra costs involved plus the roads just get worse
when storms like this come which is very hard on vehicles.
Gratefully, everyone stayed safe and well and we are so blessed
to have a generator to help in these difficult times. God is
good and we thank you for your prayer support.
Our thoughts and prayers are
with the U.S. now as it heads that way. Please remember the
island of Jamaica and us in our cleanup efforts. Any
contributions to help with extra costs are appreciated and with
the children going back to school, that also entails extra costs
with school uniforms and supplies. Your prayers and support are
always appreciated.
Andy & Laura Chapeau
Interim Directors
Richard Diehl & Paula Merkouris
Board members at Nest during the storm
MICHELLE IS HOME!
As you have heard and read on our website, our founder Michelle
Robinette is going to be spending more time stateside. Michelle would
love to come and meet with you at your church or small group and is
available for speaking and has pictures to show of the children. She is
available this fall and also can be booked for next year if necessary
(although life is hard to plan too far ahead). PLEASE contact us to
set up a time with her. She desires to come and thank you for your
support and share the blessings that she has received from being the
director the past 11 years. Please pray that God will open doors for
her to get these opportunities as there’s a lot of new things happening
at the Nest with the addition of "Jake's House" for the boys. Please
contact Paula at
salem@alliancecom.net or
Kris Killian at
k.killian@att.net
to set up a time to have Michelle come to your community.
Other speaking dates:
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September 21 - Christ Lutheran
Church, 126 Front St., Cottonwood, MN (9:00 Sunday School with
youth, 10:15 a.m. church with temple talk by Michelle, please
contact Dani Browers with questions -
jbrower1@frontiernet.net or
(507) 423-5378
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September 25
- Riverview Baptist,14 Moreland Ave E, West St. Paul, Ladies'
Morning out at 9:30 a.m
(651) 457-3831)
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October 5 -
available in a.m.
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October 5 p.m. -
Project Increase 25th banquet at 5:30 p.m. at Refuge Golf Club in
Oak Grove, MN. Dinner is $17.50 and reservations must be in by
Sept. 25. You are welcome to come at 6:30 just to hear Michelle
speak. Project Increase was very instrumental in helping to get
Robin's Nest started in Jamaica. Please call Paul Detlefsen with
questions, 651-554-0531
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October 12 – Messiah Lutheran, 2848
County Road #2, Moundsview, MN
Speaking briefly at 7:30, 8:30 & 11:00 services and presentation at
9:30 a.m.
Contact Marian Edelen with questions:
763-862-7252
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October 18 - November 4 - Gainesville, Florida area (more
information to come)
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November 8 - annual banquet for Robin's Nest, Our Savior's Lutheran,
1616 W. Olive St, Stillwater, MN
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November 9 - available in Twin Cities area
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November 11 to 25 - planning a trip to
Elmira, New York and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; please contact
salem@alliancecom.net
if you are interested in having Michelle during this time.
BE
SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2008,
our annual banquet. Come spend an evening with Michelle and us and hear the
exciting updates from the Nest. If you are interested in donating to the
silent auction or contributing to the banquet in some way, please contact
Trudy at: 651-398-0416 or email
supportthenest@gmail.com.
As stated above, Michelle will be in the states more and available to speak
at your church or organization. She is planning an east coast trip ending
in Florida so if you are in anywhere east of the Mississippi river, please
contact Paula at
salem@alliancecom.net
to set up a time to have Michelle come to your community.
God bless you richly for your support through your gifts and prayers,
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Michelle Robinette,
Founder
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Andy & Laura Chapeau;
Interim Directors
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Marian Edelen,
President of the Board
...and the
Board of Directors of Robin's Nest:
Trudy
Hochradel, Richard Diehl, Marguerite DeFore,
Kim Ellenbecker, Brian Brynell,
Scott Lacher, Carol Taylor, Paula Merkouris, Gayle Diggins,
Amy Ledermann,
Jaime Kane, Wayne Anderson
Dear friends of Robin's Nest Children's Home,
Our new brochure has
just come out. If you would like one mailed to you, please email us at
salem@alliancecom.net
or you can mail your
request to:
Robin’s Nest Children’s Home,
P. O. #122; Lake Elmo, MN
55042.
We'd like to
share a little piece of what God has been doing at Robin's Nest and our
hopes and
prayers for the future. We are so grateful that you have taken the time to
visit our website. Be sure to visit each of the sections listed above.
Read our newsletters on the newsletter page, find out about our history on
“The Story” page, find out about the children on the “Children” page, and
see what opportunities of service there are for you from simply visiting a
website for our good (www.goodsearch.com)
or buying a cookbook, sponsoring a child or actually traveling to Jamaica to
volunteer. Email us also to become an email partner and keep updated with
what is happening at the Nest.
We are in a transition time at Robin's Nest now. After 11 years of
faithful service, Michelle is stepping down from the full-time head director
at the Nest and will be spending a little more time on American soil,
speaking at churches and getting out the story of Robin's Nest and her love
and concern for the children there. As a board, we stand amazed at all that
God has accomplished through her since 1997 when she first arrived in
Jamaica. He has given her strength beyond measure to face the difficulties
and pressures that come with directing a ministry in a third world
country. We are also most grateful for a young couple that has stepped
forward to go and commit themselves to be used of God in keeping the mission
of Robin's Nest going during the interim. To God be the glory for helping
in this transition.
The Nest is changing its’ looks practically daily as the boys’
dorm, “Jake’s House” continues to be built. The first 4 rooms are done and
being lived in and the second part, another 4 rooms, are about half done.
We are grateful to the many teams who have helped with this project. This
is a great opportunity for the older boys to have their own separate space
and also frees up a room in the main house for the older girls to have their
own space as well.
BE
SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2008,
our annual banquet. Come spend an evening with Michelle and us and hear the
exciting updates from the Nest. If you are interested in donating to the
silent auction or contributing to the banquet in some way, please contact
Trudy at: 651-398-0416 or email
supportthenest@gmail.com.
As stated above, Michelle will be in the states more and available to speak
at your church or organization. She is planning an east coast trip ending
in Florida so if you are in anywhere east of the Mississippi river, please
contact Paula at
salem@alliancecom.net
to set up a time to have Michelle come to your community.
God bless you richly for your support through your gifts and prayers,
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Michelle Robinette,
Founder
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Andy & Laura Chapeau;
Interim Directors
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Marian Edelen,
President of the Board
...and the
Board of Directors of Robin's Nest:
Trudy
Hochradel, Richard Diehl, Marguerite DeFore,
Kim Ellenbecker, Brian Brynell,
Scott Lacher, Carol Taylor, Paula Merkouris, Gayle Diggins,
Amy Ledermann,
Jaime Kane, Wayne Anderson
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Our Tribute
to Shantara
(C & J
Larson)
You were
someone
special
right from
the start
Your reached
out to us
and captured
our heart.
We couldn't
help but
fall in love
that day not
long ago
You were a
gift from
heaven
above, and
we often
told you so.
Though your
body was
weak, some
parts just
wouldn't
work
But your
determination
to try hard
was a real
perk.
You reached
out to
others with
your bright
eyes and big
smile
And heaven
has been
gladdened,
as you
explore mile
after mile.
You left
this earth,
we didn't
expect it at
all
But God's
plan was not
our plan,
that day you
answered His
call.
You have
seen Jesus
face to face
and you now
live in
that
heavenly
place
A place
prepared by
God Himself,
for His
chosen and
no one else.
Our lives
were
enriched
down through
the years,
we say
goodbye with
many tears
We'll see
you soon
only God
knows when,
there will
only be
smiles when
we're
reunited
again.
Shantara,
you are
loved by
many. Thank
you for just
being you!!
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In 2006, we began a new program, “Sponsor a child.” We are so
grateful to the many of you who
have faithfully given to this
program which helps us to provide board and room for our children.
For only 50 cents a day or $15 a month, you can help the children of
Robin’s Nest. If you desire to be
a part of this program or want
more information, please fill in the area concerning it on the gift
form
(click
here for the gifting form). You are free to choose any of the
children listed on the
Children's Page. We are so grateful to have Cindy Anderson now
handling the sponsor a child program,
so please contact her at
canderson12@marykay.com.
Please note: We would like to do this program primarily by e-mail
and automatic deduction.
However, if you are unable to do this,
please do not hesitate to sign up.
THE CHILDREN OF ROBIN’S NEST
(oldest to youngest)
Jodi-Ann:
growing into being a young lady.
Isha:
sensitive with babies, willing to help, bright in school.
Shana Kay:
helps cook on weekends, enjoys the learning process.
Peter:
surprises you with some funny remark about his little world.
Lou:
came from overcrowded boys’ home, very happy here.
Sun & Sue;
new to Nest, brother and sister to Lou.
Wheelchair Ion:
loves being included, swimming, and riding in the bus!
Quest:
young boy from off the streets. Getting speech therapy, wants to be
loved.
Evian:
bright girl, good reader and athletic, always willing to pray
openly.
Shaquille:
willing to help, so good with wheelchair Ion.
Walking Ian:
very gentle with the little ones, will keep them entertained.
Dean: likes
to pretend he's driving a bus & taking passengers all over town.
Avalee:
likes to play dress up and craves attention.
Akiem:
tries to use his cuteness to get out of any kind of trouble.
Zoe:
plays well with her pod brother, is helpful with him, bright shiny
eyes.
Usian:
very good in pod family, likes to go wild at bedtime with Enoch.
Enoch:
very energetic, smiley, and talks a lot, even when hard to
understand.
Yvonne:
does very well with pod family, is showing her character.
Javal:
active, does really well in pod family, rather than large groups.
Shammoy:
smiles a lot, very coy, hefty laugh and plays clapping games.
Keishmar:
really loves being with his pod mom. A big smiler.
Neyo:
learning to crawl, happy and content most of the time.
Dontae:
mellow baby, gaining weight, still struggles with health at times.
Matthew:
a fighter for life, happy & wins everyone over with his big eyes.
Richardo:
growing slowly, has been sick a lot, please pray for him.
Delroy:
new to the Nest, little known, but needs lots of prayer.
Click Here to
see pictures of the Children and Volunteers
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