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Sunday, February 16, 2014

Giada's 5th Birthday Book!

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Dorina's book - Cora Cooks Pancit

Dorina's book - Cora Cooks Pancit
In 2014, Cora Cooks Pancit was chosen by One Book, One San Diego as the children's book of the year. Cora Cooks Pancit was awarded the Asian Pacific American Library Association's "Picture Book of the Year" in 2010. To order a signed copy leave Dorina a comment.
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Dorina Gilmore
Fresno, California, United States
Dorina is a published children's book author and teacher at California State University, Fresno. She loves to run, create healthy recipes and knit when she isn't chasing or taxi driving her 3 active girls all over town. Meilani is an 8-year-old whose life is a constant musical. Giada is a spunky 5-year-old who loves to put on an apron and help mama in the kitchen. Zayla is the 3-year-old dare devil of the family who always wins people with a dimpled smile.
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Dancing in His glory in 2014

Dancing in His glory in 2014
Dorina, Ericlee, Meilani, 8, Giada, 5, Zayla, 2
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  • A short video sharing about our Haitian Bead Project & showing the process of making upcycled beads.
  • The Haitian Bead Project's official web site.
  • A short video about our non-profit: Christian Friendship Ministries - connecting resources to Haiti
  • Christian Friendship Ministries official web site

This week's prayer requests:

  • Please pray for Dorina & the girls as they seek to find a "new normal" & grieving the loss of Ericlee.
  • Please pray for favor as we negotiate our medical expenses.
  • Please pray for wisdom for the board of directors of CFM as they shape the vision for the future of Christian Friendship Ministries.
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Zayla Arshaloos Gilmore was born 11.19.11 at 7 lbs. 14 oz. 20 in.

Zayla Arshaloos Gilmore was born 11.19.11 at 7 lbs. 14 oz. 20 in.
"You created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb..." Psalm 139:13

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Giada Esther, 2 in February 2011

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Meilani Cora Gilmore

Meilani Cora Gilmore
Age 4

Giada Esther Gilmore

Giada Esther Gilmore
Age 1

Giada Esther Gilmore

Giada Esther Gilmore
Crawling & standing at 9 months

Giada Esther Gilmore

Giada Esther Gilmore
Our little Italian angel at 6 months

Giada Esther Gilmore

Giada Esther Gilmore
turned 3 months in May 2009.

What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?
Giada Esther Gilmore was born February 16, 2009 at home. Giada means "jade" in Italian; Esther means "star" in Persian. Giada Esther is named after our fave Italian chef and our favorite woman of the Bible.

Meilani Cora Gilmore

Meilani Cora Gilmore
turned 3 years old in May 2009.
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