So today I am feeling very nervous and just ... less than my normal hopeful. We are barely into this process and I am so worried we won't be able to pay for it!! Then, talking with Lindsay and Mandy, I was saying that I definitely couldn't set up a nursery and then just let it sit there while we wait, walking by it every day. But, in thinking it over, I guess it's something we need to consider since a baby could come at any time. I have heard of several families who have gotten the call just days before the baby was born. I'm trying have the faith and trust in God's plan, but today is one of the harder days. I know it's just a mood, and I should probably stop watching 16 and Pregnant on MTV, bc it's just making me angry :-)
I do appreciate all the support and love we have gotten so far in all this. That's what I'll think about!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Calling all Gamecock fans!
My friend and photographer Melissa Lea has partnered with us to raise funds. She took photos of the Gamecock flag on top of our State House last year. The photographs will be printed as 11" x 14", you choose black and white or color. The price is $30, with half the proceeds going to the Adopt-a-Mixon fund.
Here is her blog: http://melissaleaphotography.com/blog/. Below are just a few of the photos. For the full gallery, click on this link:
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Here is her blog: http://melissaleaphotography.com/blog/. Below are just a few of the photos. For the full gallery, click on this link:
If you are interested in ordering a print from here or one from Melissa's gallery, email her at melissa@melissaleaphotography.com and just mention that you are ordering to support our adoption. She will take care of the prints and getting funds to me. She'll give me the prints and I'll get them to you! Thank you for supporting us and hopefully we'll see this flag up again in a couple of weeks!! Go GAMECOCKS!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
What to expect when you are... adopting
I am thinking many of you are curious about what will be happening over the next few months in this adoption process. I thought I would give a quick overview of what I know. Just remember, I haven't attended the information session yet, so this is based on the paperwork and what I have seen and heard from others adopting.
First, we have filled out our preliminary application with Bethany Christian Adoption Agency. We have been accepted, and invited to attend the information session on July 8. There are few things that could get us to leave the beach early, but this is it!!
So, we'll go to the session to learn more info. Then, we will begin our home study process and full application in July. We are waiting until then so we have some time to save the money. These two things will cost about $1800.
After the home study is complete we'll pay another $1500 for admin and marketing fees. I think we'll have to compile a scrapbook of us to present to birth mothers.
Then we wait! The birth mothers choose who they want to place their child with, so we will pray that there is a good match for us soon. You all know how patient I am (note sarcasm for those who don't know me), so I'll be praying for a birth mother really hard! At the point we are placed, we will owe at least $11000.
So, that's the overview as I know it. You can see the need for our fundraisers I'm sure!!
God has blessed Mark and I with the most generous friends and family so I know the funds will be there when we need them. I just have to learn to remember that ALL the time. I have already seen how great everyone is.
First, we have filled out our preliminary application with Bethany Christian Adoption Agency. We have been accepted, and invited to attend the information session on July 8. There are few things that could get us to leave the beach early, but this is it!!
So, we'll go to the session to learn more info. Then, we will begin our home study process and full application in July. We are waiting until then so we have some time to save the money. These two things will cost about $1800.
After the home study is complete we'll pay another $1500 for admin and marketing fees. I think we'll have to compile a scrapbook of us to present to birth mothers.
Then we wait! The birth mothers choose who they want to place their child with, so we will pray that there is a good match for us soon. You all know how patient I am (note sarcasm for those who don't know me), so I'll be praying for a birth mother really hard! At the point we are placed, we will owe at least $11000.
So, that's the overview as I know it. You can see the need for our fundraisers I'm sure!!
God has blessed Mark and I with the most generous friends and family so I know the funds will be there when we need them. I just have to learn to remember that ALL the time. I have already seen how great everyone is.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
The Journey Begins... it's real!
So, I've always thought I would adopt a child. I can remember in college thinking I wasn't even sure I wanted to have my own baby. But, as all our friends started having their own and I got to see the joy in creating this little life, I thought, hmmm, okay, maybe I'll give that a shot. Well, give it a shot I did, literally. I gave myself numerous shots to try to make this happen and it wasn't in God's plan. I am definitely at peace with that and we both feel good about adopting. But now it's getting so real!! Openly discussing with people, sharing what we've been going through over the last two years, and now facebooking and blogging about it all is so unnatural. I'm defintely a talker, but not much of a mushy sharer.
However, our friends and family have been lifting us up in so many ways I don't want anyone to be in the dark about this amazing journey we are embarking on! I am so nervous about it all. I feel confident God will provide for us financially, but the idea of raising at least $15,000 is daunting. I have no idea why it has to be so expensive to take a baby who needs a good home and give it one. But, it is what it is. So here we are, brainstorming fundraising ideas with the help of my amazing planner friend, Melissa. We are her guinea pigs for a nonprofit organization that helps couples with fertility issues raise money for adoptions... Adoption Angels, Inc. Cute, right?
Anyways, I'm going to use this blog to promote ourselves and share our fears, exciting moments, and whatever else needs sharing! Welcome to our journey :-)
However, our friends and family have been lifting us up in so many ways I don't want anyone to be in the dark about this amazing journey we are embarking on! I am so nervous about it all. I feel confident God will provide for us financially, but the idea of raising at least $15,000 is daunting. I have no idea why it has to be so expensive to take a baby who needs a good home and give it one. But, it is what it is. So here we are, brainstorming fundraising ideas with the help of my amazing planner friend, Melissa. We are her guinea pigs for a nonprofit organization that helps couples with fertility issues raise money for adoptions... Adoption Angels, Inc. Cute, right?
Anyways, I'm going to use this blog to promote ourselves and share our fears, exciting moments, and whatever else needs sharing! Welcome to our journey :-)
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