Hey all!
We are raising funds again to help alleviate costs for our adoption. We are ordering a custom puzzle and selling the pieces. If you are interested in helping out, just pay through Paypal below and we will write your name on the back of the pieces.
Pieces are $5 apiece or whatever you are willing to donate.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Sunday, March 10, 2013
New thoughts
The last couple of weeks have been tough. I was feeling more and more frustrated with our situation. We have had no news on the adoption front. We have responded to every recruitment email sent out and are not chosen each time. That amount of rejection would get to anyone, right?? Even harder, was that I was trying to keep all this inside and not share how frustrated I was. Most important to me in my life is being a good witness for God. I wanted to continue to show people how much we trusted in God's plan and I felt like if I admitted how frustrated and down I was, that I would be saying I didn't trust. But, I don't do well with keeping things inside. It was starting to boil over and frankly I was quite crabby!
What I realized this weekend, was that by trying to handle all this myself, I was doing the opposite of what God wants us to do. First and foremost we are to trust Him and hand over all our troubles and worries to Him. I was trying, I really was. But I was also not utilizing another gift, my friends. I am so blessed with the best friends a girl could ask for. I have them all over - at work, at home, at church. All I had to do was use them!! Finally, I did, and with that came the relief and peace I had been looking for.
No one had answers, but what they did have was ears to listen and suggestions for what I could do while I wait. And that was just what I needed.
So, I have begun researching other adoption agencies to find out what else is out there. Bethany has been fine, but it has been over a year with them and there is no change in sight. And while we do that, we will be refreshing our profile and book. Thanks to the photography skills and generosity of my friend Amanda, and with the help of several others, we will be having a little photo shoot next weekend.
We are also considering a couple of fundraisers. One is a definite - the puzzle. The puzzle piece has been a theme in our adoption, so we will choose a puzzle that matches our nursery. Then we will sell the pieces for $5. When you buy a piece, we put your name on it. Once the pieces are sold and puzzle is put together, we frame it in glass on both sizes to hang in the nursery.
We are also thinking of doing a golf tournament. Most of the fundraising we have done has been through my friends and myself. A golf tournament would let Mark and his friends play a part too. That one is still in the maybe stage.
So that's the update. As soon as I choose a puzzle, I will get that going. I am also looking for suggestions on agencies or attorneys to use.
I am also seeking (again) suggestions for a song for our online profile. It can't be a song that is copyrighted, so if you have any ideas, send them on!
Thank you for continuing to follow our journey and support us in body and mind and prayer.
What I realized this weekend, was that by trying to handle all this myself, I was doing the opposite of what God wants us to do. First and foremost we are to trust Him and hand over all our troubles and worries to Him. I was trying, I really was. But I was also not utilizing another gift, my friends. I am so blessed with the best friends a girl could ask for. I have them all over - at work, at home, at church. All I had to do was use them!! Finally, I did, and with that came the relief and peace I had been looking for.
No one had answers, but what they did have was ears to listen and suggestions for what I could do while I wait. And that was just what I needed.
So, I have begun researching other adoption agencies to find out what else is out there. Bethany has been fine, but it has been over a year with them and there is no change in sight. And while we do that, we will be refreshing our profile and book. Thanks to the photography skills and generosity of my friend Amanda, and with the help of several others, we will be having a little photo shoot next weekend.
We are also considering a couple of fundraisers. One is a definite - the puzzle. The puzzle piece has been a theme in our adoption, so we will choose a puzzle that matches our nursery. Then we will sell the pieces for $5. When you buy a piece, we put your name on it. Once the pieces are sold and puzzle is put together, we frame it in glass on both sizes to hang in the nursery.
We are also thinking of doing a golf tournament. Most of the fundraising we have done has been through my friends and myself. A golf tournament would let Mark and his friends play a part too. That one is still in the maybe stage.
So that's the update. As soon as I choose a puzzle, I will get that going. I am also looking for suggestions on agencies or attorneys to use.
I am also seeking (again) suggestions for a song for our online profile. It can't be a song that is copyrighted, so if you have any ideas, send them on!
Thank you for continuing to follow our journey and support us in body and mind and prayer.
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