2012– The First Year In July 2010, a heart burdened for children that were hurting prompted a search to bring restoration to children in need. In the beginning, foster children and the fatherless was the focus, but as the search continued and prayer persisted, it became clear to us that the motherless child was to be our passion. Jedidiah is a Christ centered, non-profit, 501c3 organization, made up of women in their twenties to their seventies. Research shows homes with custodial single parent fathers are growing at three times the rate of homes with custodial single mothers. Mothers are leaving their children to pursue personal interests and other relationships. Jedidiah desires to bring a mother’s touch to a child’s life, family, and home. “Can a woman forget her nursing child, and have no compassion on the child of her womb? Even though she may forget, I will not forget you!” Isaiah 49:15 Thank you for being part of Jedidiah. Cindi Cary Jedidiah…the Reason “I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in truth.” III John 1:4
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2012– The First Year
In July 2010, a heart burdened for children that were hurting
prompted a search to bring restoration to children in need. In the
beginning, foster children and the fatherless was the focus, but as
the search continued and prayer persisted, it became clear to us
that the motherless child was to be our passion.
Jedidiah is a Christ centered, non-profit, 501c3 organization, made
up of women in their twenties to their seventies. Research shows
homes with custodial single parent fathers are growing at three
times the rate of homes with custodial single mothers. Mothers are
leaving their children to pursue personal interests and other
relationships. Jedidiah desires to bring a mother’s touch to a child’s
life, family, and home.
“Can a woman forget her nursing child, and have no
compassion on the child of her womb? Even though
she may forget, I will not forget you!” Isaiah 49:15
Thank you for being
part of Jedidiah.
Cindi Cary
Jedidiah…the Reason
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in truth.” III John 1:4
Personal Finance
Back to School
Thanksgiving and Christmas
Thanksgiving was an excellent opportunity to remind our families, regardless of their circumstances,
to be thankful in all things. Jedidiah supporters provided an exceptional holiday feast complete with
colorful autumn placemats, runners, and center pieces. Christmas 2011 was full of excitement and the
fast pace of last minute shopping and wrapping. Days before Christmas we added a family of five. Our
Jedidiah families received a Christmas turkey with all the trimmings and beautifully wrapped gifts of
clothing, coats, and toys according to each family’s need.
Considering that mothers typically handle
back to school shopping, the fathers were
excited to have Jedidiah’s help! Each child
received new colorful school supplies and
had the opportunity to pick out their favorite
clothing and shoes. These special trips to the
mall were fun for volunteers and children.
One volunteer was overwhelmed after a 5-year-old-child
exclaimed, “This is the best day of my life!” The two had
spent a girl’s day shopping for just the right school outfits
and ending their evening at IHOP, a “fancy” restaurant.
Jedidiah also offers tutoring by university students at no
cost to our families.
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“This is the best day of my life!”
Our executive director has more than 30 years experience with family budgeting and finances. Cindi spends
individual time with each Jedidiah father by going over budgets, setting financial goals and suggesting financial
learning opportunities in order to better plan for their family.
Planning for a better future is a significant goal for the families of Jedidiah. We set up opportunities for the
children to work within the family through doing chores with the reward of an allowance paid by Jedidiah. We
are teaching children financial responsibility through working, tithing, and saving. With financial success being
a significant part of our mission, we not only want to help the families now but teach them to be successful in the
future.
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in truth.” III John 1:4
Our first summer with Jedidiah families was
definitely fun filled! Our goal was to expose the
children to entertaining, cultural, and social
etiquette experiences. We spent a day at the zoo,
the Science Museum of Oklahoma, the Houston
Astro’s minor league Redhawks baseball game,
and took the kids to see Spiderman at the IMAX in
3D. We also enjoyed a formal evening at the
Oklahoma City’s Civic Center watching Bye Bye
Birdie, presented by the Lyric Theater. Bye Bye
Birdie was a special event because we had the kids
dress in their Sunday best, requiring us to take them
individually shopping to ensure that they felt confident in
their attire. Before the theater, the children enjoyed a
nice dinner. The Lyric Theater graciously arranged for
our group to sit in box seats. The look on their faces
when they realized they were receiving special treatment
was priceless! The last comment of the evening was,
“when do we get to go back?”
Celebrating Life
Birthdays are a big deal with Jedidiah. Throughout the year, we celebrate each child’s birthday in a
special, personal way. We match each child with a volunteer to add that special, mother’s touch. For
one 6 year old girl, her birthday celebration was an evening out creating and painting pottery, having a
dinner, and a special birthday cupcake. For one of our older boys, his birthday was celebrated shopping
for a cool personalized hat, eating at his favorite restaurant and spending individual time receiving
quality attention from a “mom”. For our oldest girl, we wanted her birthday to be special and we
welcomed her to bring a friend to her celebration, but she refused saying she only wanted the company
of moms.
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OKC in the Summer
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in truth.” III John 1:4
A Mother’s Touch
“I have no greater joy than this, to hear of my children walking in truth.” III John 1:4