A desperate plea!

As you know, things around our house have been a little tighter than usual with James losing his job last year. Instead of dwelling on the negative, I'm putting my talents to good use and trying to support my family until James can get back to work.

I've started working with my sister-in-law Alyse for International Student Exchange, a great program that places kids from around the world with host families. I've started working in the Eastern part of the state from Park City to Vernal.

Here comes the begging (be prepared).

I need help! I have one student placed and need to find good homes for nine more before then end of March! Aack! Alyse has been doing this for a few years now and has had several students stay with her during the school year. It is such a fun experience and her family has loved it. In fact, when we get through with our foster care/adoption process, we are planning on hosting a student at our house.

These are great kids who want to come and experience life in America. Utah is a great place to do that because the quality of people here is so high. If you are interested in hosting a student and you live outside of the areas I'm searching for, please let me know! We can find a student for you.

Here are a few facts about this program:

1. The kids speak and understand English.
2. They are expected to attend school and maintain a C average
3. They are here to become a part of your family for the school year.
4. Hosting a student is fairly easy, you basically provide room and board, food and support for them.
5. These kids come with their own spending money, insurance and a desire to become a part of your family.

Think about what a great opportunity this would be to teach your kids about another culture. We got to know Alyse's exchange student last year Francisco and we're still Facebook friends. He was a nice, quiet young man from Equador who taught their family a lot.

My friends, I love you all and I appreciate the support you give me and my family. Please share this with your friends, family, neighbors, church members, and who ever else. I only have 27 more days to get nine more students placed!

It's so unattractive but I'm desperate to find homes for these students. I don't want to let them down. Any help you could give I would appreciate.