Love 1

For a while now, I have been following a blog called "Joining the Journey." It is written by a woman named Suzanne Mayernick. I am telling you-- this woman is nothing short of inspiring. She is an amazing Christian woman, who started a company called 147 Million Orphans. Over the past couple of years, she had adopted 3 children (at least one I know is from Uganda). Just last year, they traveled over to Uganda to pick up their baby girl, Josie Love. While they were waiting for paperwork to be approved, a medical test showed that Josie was HIV+. The Mayernicks were obviously heartbroken. They weeped for their child and vowed to give her a better life, despite her new label.
Bravely, the Mayernicks decided to share Josie's story with the world. They did not want their child to be ashamed of a disease that she had no control over. Suzanne speaks of the different opinions they got and how they ran across parents who were scared to have their children around Josie. Needless to say, it has been an uphill battle.
The entire time that Josie Love has been in the U.S., she has been visiting an infectious disease doctor and she has been receiving treatments. Just this last week, they got a call from the doctor that Josie's HIV was undetectable!! When I read the post that day, I cried. I felt like I was part of their story. You can read their blog here.

So, in honor of Josie Love, her company designed a precious baseball tee that says "Love 1" on one side and "147 Million Orphans" on the other. I am going to buy one! In purchasing one, you are donating money towards HIV/AIDS awareness and helping to feed children worldwide. You can go here to take a look.

I encourage you, if nothing else, to keep up with this family's story. They are incredible!!