Looking at 2010

For our family 2010 was a year that we will never forget.  The chance to start Eyes That See and move from Wisconsin to Louisville will mark this past year forever in our hearts and minds.  As we look forward to what God has in 2011, I can't go into the year without thanking everyone who helped us through this journey.  Many of you have been praying for us and encouraging us with words and financial gifts.  We couldn't do this without you.  I want to give a special thanks to a few people for certain.

Valleybrook Church: I'm so honored to have served you on staff.  I am so grateful for our time together and how you are constantly encouraging us to move forward in all that God has.  You have given us great courage when you sent us out in prayer and support.  You have continued to bless us including on Christmas Eve by giving your offering to our project.  We are very honored by your support.  Thank you Valleybrook.

Arise for Children  Thank you for believing in us as we have started Eyes That See.  We were thankful for you when you helped us to bring Ezra and Jackson home and we are very honored to have a deeper relationship and partnership with you now.  You have shown deep generosity towards us.  We pray that God's favor continues to rest on you and that as these families are brought together He is honored.

Christy:  People don't realize how critical you have been at every stage of Eyes That See.  You and Nikki worked hours on the values, tirelessly on what we were called to do and have been so needed as we named and planned the Keziah Project.  Thanks for all of your hard work and support.  You model working for the Lord and not the praises of men.  We are praying for your family and love you guys.

Our Board:  We are blessed by a wonderful board.  Spending time with you two weeks ago was such an encouragement.  These are three men that we are so grateful for.  We are excited to serve this board now and see all that God has going forward.

Doug, thank you for believing in us and showing that practically in so many ways.  We feel such great security that not every start up gets to enjoy.  Thanks for all of you love and care towards us.  There is no way that we could have done this without your tangible support and your constant friendship.  Thanks for always fighting for our friendship.  I love you friend.

Phil, you have been a great support through the beginning of this project.  I could not have done that last trip without you there and I have grown so much from your wisdom and friendship.  Nikki and I are very blessed to have you in our lives as well as on our board.  Who knows, maybe you will be headed back again!

Dan, you are a gift.  When I need a fatherly talk you are always available.  You have helped us to see some potential problems in the most loving and kind ways.  You truly see my wife and affirm the best in her and have been a catalyst in our lives. We are honored that you invest your time and energy in Eyes That See.  Thanks.

There are so many more of you for us to thank.  Hopefully you know the joy it brings us as you work with us to have eyes that see His Kingdom flourish in our midst.  Thanks for everything. Enjoy 2011.

End of the Year Giving...

There is still time to give your end of the year donations to Eyes that See. As long as the envelope is postmarked by December 31st, you will receive tax credit. End of year statements will be mailed out in January.

Eyes That See
2705 Murray Hill Pike
Louisville, KY 40242

Thank you so much to so many of you who have given monetary donations to Eyes That See. We are honored by those of you who have chosen to give to Eyes That See in honor of loved ones for Christmas. It truly is a gift that will keep on giving.

God bless your 2011!

More T-Shirt options....

Sorry for our lack of posts, between being out of town for Christmas for a week and both Matt and my computer acting funny we are a little behind!!

Thanks for your patience. Along with our other shirts, here are two more t-shirt designs for sale.....

Women's scoop neck white t-shirt

Grey Keziah Project t-shirt

Eyes That See T-Shirts!!

The Eyes That See t-shirts are for sale!!!

$15 - plus $4.95 shipping per order

Available in sizes: Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

Brown Eyes That See Shirt

Green ETS Shirt

For those of you in Eau Claire and surrounding areas orders can be picked up at Valleybrook Church. Shipping Charges do not apply.

To place order, please send email to nikki@eyesthatsee.org with shirt and size plus shipping address or if picking up shirt.

Thank you for your support! The money from these shirts will go to support The Keziah Project.

Check back for new styles soon.

Christmas Wish List

As you are Christmas shopping, I want to invite you to think about buying the twenty students at Project 1 a gift as well.  I talked to Endris, the project manager, and there are three distinct needs the project has to care for these students.

New Uniforms ($10 a piece) Many of these students were amazed that they would be gifted a uniform a few months ago.  They no longer had to wear pants with broken zippers or shirts that didn't fit.  Now, we are looking to buy them a second uniform so their first can not only be washed, but dried, mended and given back to them folded like new.  I cannot wait to see their faces as they are given this gift.  We have twenty students who would love this gift.


10 New Chairs ($30 a piece) We just added ten new students to our project.  Being that we are brand new, this means that they are needing chairs to sit on.  They use these chairs during the tutoring classes and during their meal times.

5 New Desks ($60 a piece) Like the chairs, we are needing desks.  The desks hold two students a piece, so we are only needing five.  When we add these chairs and desks the new students will feel fully engaged and welcome in the project.  We want them to feel safe and at home so that they can learn most effectively.

Thanks for partnering with us in this way.  If you have questions, please contact us or even comment below.

This Sunday!

Hi to all of you in Eau Claire.  Twenty-two inches?  Seriously?

Since you had to have a giant blizzard on our festive "I support Eyes That See" day, we want to let you know that everything is moved to this Sunday.  That means that Infinitea will be hosting the event again for us, t shirts will be for sale at Valleybrook, and Grant plans on dancing from the stage at some point during the announcements in one of the new t shirts.  This will only be at the eleven o'clock service, so make sure you are there.

For all of you not in Eau Claire you can now breathe a sigh of relief you didn't get 22 inches of snow.  More importantly, we will be having t shirts available for sale online.  We will put the designs up soon and you will be able to order by emailing partner@eyesthatsee.org.  Thanks everyone and enjoy the Christmas Season!

How to Get Involved

Hi friends

We wanted to give you a practical breakdown of what your support goes to as you give towards Eyes That See.  Here is a breakdown of ways that you can be a part of what God is doing through Eyes That See.

$7- monthly cost for one student to go to school and have their books provided.

$7- all twenty students receive a tutoring session.  We have four sessions a week.

$10- one month’s worth of meals provided to a student by Eyes That See.  For some of them, these are the only meals they eat.

$15- monthly cost for one woman to attend the hair stylist training.  (Each woman also receives meals, counseling, basic education and support outside of this expense.)

$36- monthly salary of our cook who feeds all the students and women in our program.

$50- monthly cost for utilities for the whole project.

$100- monthly cost to maintain our two buildings.  This includes paint to make the buildings feel more like home.

If you would like to partner in one of these ways with us, please contact us at partner@eyesthatsee.org or (715)529.9162