This week has been a bountiful week. I am so grateful for everything and everyone God has blessed us with.
Our washing machine broke (and it is still broken), but our sweet neighbors have stepped up and are letting us use theirs until ours is repaired. This saves me time and money because I don't have to go to the Laundromat in town. You can imagine the grief of not having a washing machine with five kids and about a billion loads to do everyday, but God has provided me with great neighbors and is changing my heart from grief to gratefulness. It has only taken me 35 years to accomplish this and I'm still learning :)
We found out that Caleb's car has a break line problem and it has to be completely replaced and his exhaust needs to be welded. Fortunately, my parents gave Sam a car this summer and since he can't drive yet Caleb will use it. We are selling Caleb's car and putting the money toward our adoption contract. Once our adoption is completed we will give him the money toward a new car. God is providing!
People continue to donate toward the raffle. We are receiving a donation that once combined with the sale of Caleb's car will cover the cost of our agency contract! It is amazing what God is doing!!!
I am in awe of the sacrifices people are making on our daughter's behalf. You are making a difference and we are grateful! There will be one less orphan very soon!
People have asked us how they can help so here we go:
-Pray! We need to raise about $10,000 to be put on the waiting list. Please pray that God gives us guidance on how to fund raise and doors will be open for grants and a Both Hands project. Please also pray that we can be good stewards of our money and budget wisely. Please also pray for Everleigh and her family. We don't know the trauma they have been through.
-Local friends: We will be having a garage sale in late September or early October. If you have items you can donate we will be happy to pick them up!
-Enter the iPad mini raffle at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/eZdj8.
-Post our raffle or blog on your Facebook and other media outlets
Update on the process:
We are continuing to wait on Andy's FBI fingerprints, but once they arrive our home study will be complete!!! Yay!!!
We will sending in our application to USCIS (immigration) and our application to Both Hands once we receive our copies of our home study.
Our washing machine broke (and it is still broken), but our sweet neighbors have stepped up and are letting us use theirs until ours is repaired. This saves me time and money because I don't have to go to the Laundromat in town. You can imagine the grief of not having a washing machine with five kids and about a billion loads to do everyday, but God has provided me with great neighbors and is changing my heart from grief to gratefulness. It has only taken me 35 years to accomplish this and I'm still learning :)
We found out that Caleb's car has a break line problem and it has to be completely replaced and his exhaust needs to be welded. Fortunately, my parents gave Sam a car this summer and since he can't drive yet Caleb will use it. We are selling Caleb's car and putting the money toward our adoption contract. Once our adoption is completed we will give him the money toward a new car. God is providing!
People continue to donate toward the raffle. We are receiving a donation that once combined with the sale of Caleb's car will cover the cost of our agency contract! It is amazing what God is doing!!!
I am in awe of the sacrifices people are making on our daughter's behalf. You are making a difference and we are grateful! There will be one less orphan very soon!
People have asked us how they can help so here we go:
-Pray! We need to raise about $10,000 to be put on the waiting list. Please pray that God gives us guidance on how to fund raise and doors will be open for grants and a Both Hands project. Please also pray that we can be good stewards of our money and budget wisely. Please also pray for Everleigh and her family. We don't know the trauma they have been through.
-Local friends: We will be having a garage sale in late September or early October. If you have items you can donate we will be happy to pick them up!
-Enter the iPad mini raffle at https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/eZdj8.
-Post our raffle or blog on your Facebook and other media outlets
Update on the process:
We are continuing to wait on Andy's FBI fingerprints, but once they arrive our home study will be complete!!! Yay!!!
We will sending in our application to USCIS (immigration) and our application to Both Hands once we receive our copies of our home study.
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