So we are still working hard saving and planning. I’m reading some more about the process and about adopted children, especially international adopted children and their adjustments. Trying to get all the ducks in a row so to speak. We bought another case of lollipops too – sorry I didn’t mention it sooner! We almost sold out in a week! Still a few dozen around, so if you want some speak now or hold your piece! Everyone seems to like them, so we probably will look at getting another case in the fall around the holidays.
We have our yard sale coming up this weekend too! Thank you everyone who donated items – everyone’s been so generous. It is truly humbling and we can’t thank you enough! Because John has to move to part time at work in the fall, the flow from our personal finances to the adoption account will be extremely limited, so we are trying to get some fundraisers, however small, done throughout the summer to give it a good boost before then!
I have to give a big shout out to some special family and friends right now. I know that most of you don’t want to be named, but I do want to mention that we have had over $400 from people that were outright donations. Thank you, thank you, thank you. One thing that we have learned through this process so far is when it is ok to swallow your pride and take the help – help that you have freely given with no second thoughts, so thank you!
Again, we love you all and can’t wait to share more of the journey with you as we move forward. Thank you all for your continued support through your thoughts, prayers, and physical help! I have a special prayer that I would like for you to consider if you would. I think of my children every day, both the ones I’ve lost and the ones living so far away right now. I am hoping and praying that those beautiful children that God has put aside for us are kissed goodnight while I can’t, and that hopefully someone is loving them right now and tucking them into bed. Please pray that they are cared for and loved until we can bring them home to us! Like most mommies, I already worry about them!
We will keep you updated as we continue. We should have some kind of raffle coming up later this summer – we’ll let you know.
God Bless and Good Night!
-Theresa