Thursday, March 22, 2012

Keep Pressing On.

This week has been FULL of decisions that we have needed to make.  It seems that there has been one thing after another concerning adoption.  At one point this week we were asked to consider the possibility of adopting a 9 and 11 year old.  That was all the information that we had but we decided that was not what was best for our family.  I've been frustrated with all the changes that could or nearly have taken place.  I have literally felt like I have been running around like a chicken with its head cut off.  Things are just swirling in my head while I try to make sense of them all.  Another opportunity presented itself and while I thought it might be the way for us to go, after talking and asking God for an obvious sign I think we will walk away from it as well.

Right now, we are just moving forward.  Willing to walk through ANY door that God opens for us and praying that He shuts the ones He doesn't want for us.  Sometimes it just doesn't make sense but I will continue to look ahead and trust that He is control.

Don't forget you can still get in on the Target Gift Card drawing that will be held April 3rd.  You can donate to our fund by clicking on Todd Adoption Fund and you can see our progress on the thermometer.  Don't forget you earn an entry for posting our blog on your FB or Twitter as well. I have also begun cleaning out the garage and closets and selling items on our town's garage sale FB page.  That has helped as well.  Thanks so much for your prayers and support.

Friday, March 9, 2012

Donate to our fund and you could receive...

A $100 Target Gift Card!!!!!!

We all know there are about a billion reasons you would need a gift card...
groceries, new clothes, books, toys, gift, Mother's Day is coming, just because,  etc...

Who wouldn't want to receive a gift card, To TARGET?!?!?

Here is how it works.  We are trying to raise $2500 to make our next payment for our adoption.  Once this payment is received our profile will be shown to prospective birth mothers.  At any time we could be chosen to be the adoptive parents.  

So...for every dollar that you give toward our fund you will get one entry into the drawing for the gift card.  So if you give $1 you get 1 entry.  $20 equals 20 entries and so on.  I will also give you 1 free entry for sharing our blog on your Facebook page, twitter or blog.  So that could be 3 more entries (but you have to give at least $5 to get the free entries.)  BONUS!!!

You can make your donation by clicking on the link on the right that says Todd Adoption Fund.  We thank you all ahead of time for helping us raise the $2500 we need to bring our baby home.

Friday, March 2, 2012

Home Study-Complete

I finally received word this week that our Home Study is COMPLETE!!!  We had been waiting on 1 piece of paper from the insurance company and it finally arrived.  I am so glad that we are finally able to move forward!  With that being said, we also received a notice for our next payment.  All $5500 of it!  We have about $3000 in our adoption fund that we will put towards that but we still have to raise the other $2500.  I have been amazed at how people have asked how they can help.  One of these days I will share a message that we received from our nephew concerning this very thing. 

I am working on another fundraiser and hope to have details very soon. Our goal is to raise $2500 in the next 2 weeks.  This will allow us to make the next payment so that our profile will be shown to prospective birth mothers.  We know that God began this journey in our hearts and He will provide the money we need.  If you would like to donate to our fund, click on "Todd Adoption Fund" on the right hand side.  We appreciate you and your prayers.