Celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Prince of Peace, with this sweet ivory and gold dove ornament, handmade by Yupin, a single special needs mother who lives in Thailand. For years Yupin and her girls faced rejection and discrimination from those around them who wrongly see disability as a punishment for wrongdoing. But when they discovered the truth of the Gospel through Joni and Friends, everything changed for Yupin’s family. Hearing the Gospel, and encountering the hands-on love of Jesus, Yupin and her daughters they came to faith, and got baptized. Ever since, Yupin has lived with joy and confidence, knowing that God has a good plan for her family.

Inspired to serve God and other families struggling with disability, Yupin has educated herself about Air’s condition and studied physical therapy, learning to reduce stiffness, relax muscles, work through feeding issues, and more. Now she serves as an encouragement and resource for many other families coping with the challenges of disability. As the president of a parents’ club, she speaks publicly about her family’s experiences with disability and provides support and advocacy for other parents raising children with disabilities.

Today, Yupin remains closely connected with Joni and Friends. She is particularly grateful for the opportunity to earn income to support her family by creating beautiful handicrafts like this dove ornament. Because of this small business, Yupin has been able to pay for Air’s medical care. And now, sharing this opportunity, Yupin collaborates with other moms caring for disabled children.

Yupin and her team have great hope and feel stronger because they have a way to generate income while also caring for their children. As she says, it has provided better quality of life, and she has more energy every day as she grows closer to Jesus Christ.

• 4 1/4″ x 3″
• Comes in organza gift bag