It was an amazing experience to serve Dorsell, a widow and family in need, with our newly adopted children by our side. It was James 1:27 brought to life for the Bojar family!"
Jim Bojar, volunteer
On April 16th, a group got together in Nashville, TN, along with founder, JT Olson and his wife, Sara, to serve Dorsell, a local widow. Through this project not only was Dorsell served by the hands and feet of Jesus, but the money raised will go directly to serving orphans, whether it be through indigenous orphan care or helping families adopt! Check out their video, or go here to find out more.
We've highlighted Both Hands projects before (check here and here) and this ministry has been such a valuable addition to Lifesong for Orphans. But do you know how Both Hands came about in the first place? Here's a word from the founder, JT:
The idea for Both Hands came as the result of a simple letter to a friend. I wrote to ask if he’d sponsor me while I golfed. The funds would go to a wonderful ministry for women in crisis pregnancies. My friend sent my letter back with a handwritten message saying that he’d gladly support my efforts if I was working on a widow’s house instead of playing golf.
For five years that letter stuck with me, until another friend, who was adopting four children from Moldova, expressed his need to raise funds to pay for it. That’s when the idea for Both Hands grew legs. We recruited other friends, found a widow’s house in need of repairs, got local businesses to donate supplies and food, and hundreds of people sent in checks to sponsor the workers that day. It was a day I will never forget! We raised enough money to put a dent in my friend’s adoption expenses, and totally transformed Miss Lucille’s house: Success story numbes one and two!
JT Olson, Founder of Both Hands
And just for kicks I'm going to share one of my favorite BH videos that was created about a year and a half ago. *warning* this one makes me cry every time I see it, so be on guard... it's a tear jerker.
The cool thing for me is that this fall I had the opportunity to go with JT to interview the Twetens and meet their little boy Sam, who they'd just brought home from Russia. (unfortunately that footage isn't ready for viewing but maybe it will be a future Family Friday feature... you liking the alliteration?)
(I know you're all wondering) What was my favorite part? I got to ask Sam a little question and he answered back... all in Russian! Melt my heart! Now, understand that I don't speak Russian well, certainly not enough to have any sort of conversation... but just enough to ask a simple question and understand a simple answer. It was a bonding moment... if he remembers it... which he probably doesn't.
Can you believe we're 3/4 of the way through 2010? Take a look at what Both Hands has been up to!!!
16 projects completed & $184,641 raised!
Featured Story: Redwine project:
To read more about Clint & CJ's adoption journey, click here.
Wow, can you believe we have done 35 projects in 13 states since we started! If you have invested in Both Hands at some point in the last 3 years, I hope you are pleased with your return. If you haven’t, we’d love for you to get on board as we keep ministering to orphans and widows in need! – JT Olson, Founder of Both Hands Foundation
We are excited to give you a glimpse into the Stum family's Both Hands project from last fall while they raised funds for their adoption AND served a widow...Check out their video!
" I get all weepy seeing this video again. I have to say, though, that while we are thankful for every dollar the project raised for our adoption, the very best thing about it was our widow accepting Christ. In the midst of reorganizing a room she had not touched since her husband passed, a volunteer simply asked her. She said yes. Isn't that amazing!?!"
-Merica Stum
Yes! That is amazing! Thank you so much Jake & Merica for allowing Lifesong/Both Hands be apart of your adoption story and ultimately the story of HIS glory! To read more about their project check out there blog...here and here.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11:18AM 
Some cool news, folks!
