We have all Had them, those moments in life when you look up and say, wow I really need to get busy. That project needs to be done because its due tomorrow. Yea well that is how i felt today. So it dawned on me today that
I really need to get moving on our fundraising. We have a large goal and I know we can make it happen. We just need to get to busy planning.
We still have spots left for our photo fundraiser. It's a great deal, $45 for 30 minute photo session and a CD with all pictures taken. Message me on Facebook or email me for more info.
I will be rescheduling the Bunco fundraiser very soon, hopefully this week. It's going to be a fun time. I will post date and time very soon.
We are also thinking of organizing a spaghetti dinner and show. That's in the early stages but definately something we are looking at.
More to come soon.
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Monday, May 21, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
Thinking of her today
There is a woman out there that will carry a child for nine months and will choose adoption for her child. I don't know who she is, or where she is but she's out there. I have wondered where she is, and if she's even pregnant yet. All I know is she is out there somewhere.
This woman has been in my prayers recently as is all woman looking at adoption as their option. I think of the selfless woman who chose adoption for her son and allowed us to adopt Clayton. Maria is a beautiful woman that will always have a place in my heart and I have a love for this woman that I can't explain.
I'm so excited and know that I must be patient in all things. The initial excitement has so many thoughts going through my mind. I will trust my heart and have faith in my God that it will all happen according to his plan.
We are working on fundraisers and our next is Sunday, June 3rd. We are having a photography event. 30 minute Sessions are available for $45 and include a cd with your pictures. We only have 7 sessions left. Be sure to book it soon. Email me at lawsonadoption12@gmail.com to book a time. Money is due in advance.
More to come soon!
This woman has been in my prayers recently as is all woman looking at adoption as their option. I think of the selfless woman who chose adoption for her son and allowed us to adopt Clayton. Maria is a beautiful woman that will always have a place in my heart and I have a love for this woman that I can't explain.
I'm so excited and know that I must be patient in all things. The initial excitement has so many thoughts going through my mind. I will trust my heart and have faith in my God that it will all happen according to his plan.
We are working on fundraisers and our next is Sunday, June 3rd. We are having a photography event. 30 minute Sessions are available for $45 and include a cd with your pictures. We only have 7 sessions left. Be sure to book it soon. Email me at lawsonadoption12@gmail.com to book a time. Money is due in advance.
More to come soon!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Let the Waiting Begin...
Today we received two great things, 1) our adoption profiles came in the mail & 2) we got notice that our Homestudy was finished and ready for our review. YAY!!! She also said that as soon as we reviewed it and let her know we approved it, we were "active"! As soon as I got home from work, I reviewed it and emailed her back. So now the official waiting game has begun. Now we are just waiting for God to bring the child he wants for us.
Matt and I were talking about the baby earlier and after we hung up he texted me. He said as soon as he hung up the phone Jason Aldeans song Laughed Until We Cried was playing the very last verse. It was pretty cool. Sometimes its neat how things work. If you have never heard the song before, take a listen:
"Oh man we were living, going crazy in the kitchen, we danced and screamed and held each other tight...we laughed until we cried." :) There are a lot of things to think about over the next months and preparations to make, but we know that the moment will come when we can laugh until we cry. I remember learning about Clayton and going to Matt's work just to show him a picture of OUR little boy. We both just laughed and cried, so I understand this song. It brings back great memories and also gives me a look at the future. The situation will be different, but it will be happy and from God.
We are so glad that it is God's time. That he has lead us down this path and if we will just depend on what he tells us, it will fall into place just like it should.
So you might ask, What are we doing now? So as we wait we have lots of fundraising to do, preparations at the house, furniture to buy etc.
Our Bunco fundraiser will be May 17th at 6 pm, at Daymar Colleges Group - New Hartford Road. During this event we will also have a vendor from 31 there who will be giving a portion of her sales to benefit our adoption. We may also have a few other vendors. If you can't make the Bunco party but would like to order from 31, click on MyThirtyOne Party !
Our next fundraiser after Bunco is even better. We have had a great photographer offer to do a photo session fundraiser day. We will be scheduling 30 minute photo sessions on June 3 for $45 each. This session will give you a 30 minute photo session and a CD with all pictures taken. She is a great photographer and took this picture for us. She took a ton of them and they were really great. This is a great fundraiser for us and we hope to really make this work. I will post more details very soon!
Matt and I were talking about the baby earlier and after we hung up he texted me. He said as soon as he hung up the phone Jason Aldeans song Laughed Until We Cried was playing the very last verse. It was pretty cool. Sometimes its neat how things work. If you have never heard the song before, take a listen:
"Oh man we were living, going crazy in the kitchen, we danced and screamed and held each other tight...we laughed until we cried." :) There are a lot of things to think about over the next months and preparations to make, but we know that the moment will come when we can laugh until we cry. I remember learning about Clayton and going to Matt's work just to show him a picture of OUR little boy. We both just laughed and cried, so I understand this song. It brings back great memories and also gives me a look at the future. The situation will be different, but it will be happy and from God.
We are so glad that it is God's time. That he has lead us down this path and if we will just depend on what he tells us, it will fall into place just like it should.
So you might ask, What are we doing now? So as we wait we have lots of fundraising to do, preparations at the house, furniture to buy etc.
Our Bunco fundraiser will be May 17th at 6 pm, at Daymar Colleges Group - New Hartford Road. During this event we will also have a vendor from 31 there who will be giving a portion of her sales to benefit our adoption. We may also have a few other vendors. If you can't make the Bunco party but would like to order from 31, click on MyThirtyOne Party !
Our next fundraiser after Bunco is even better. We have had a great photographer offer to do a photo session fundraiser day. We will be scheduling 30 minute photo sessions on June 3 for $45 each. This session will give you a 30 minute photo session and a CD with all pictures taken. She is a great photographer and took this picture for us. She took a ton of them and they were really great. This is a great fundraiser for us and we hope to really make this work. I will post more details very soon!
Monday, April 30, 2012
On the Move
Our process is on the move. This has been a great weekend. Yesterday we had our home study visit and we are now just waiting for Our worker to write it, Then it's ready!!! We can then start applying for grants and submitting to other agencies.
We held our Adoption Yard Sale Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday and we made over $1400. I was so surprised And excited! We had great weather and not a drop of rain. We still have a Jacuzzi Bathtub for $100 available.
Thank you God for every prayer you have answered. We know that if we will live for you, pray and give all our troubles to you it will all work in your plan. I'm thankful today that I have a God that loves me and has a plan for my life! Thank you Lord for your blessings on me.
We held our Adoption Yard Sale Fundraiser on Friday and Saturday and we made over $1400. I was so surprised And excited! We had great weather and not a drop of rain. We still have a Jacuzzi Bathtub for $100 available.
Thank you God for every prayer you have answered. We know that if we will live for you, pray and give all our troubles to you it will all work in your plan. I'm thankful today that I have a God that loves me and has a plan for my life! Thank you Lord for your blessings on me.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Please help us extend the Adoption Tax Credit
A dear friend posted this a week ago and I wanted to share. She is adopting just like us and this bill is very important to all adoptive families. Please take 5 minutes to contact your congressman.
The Gocke Gang: Adoption Tax Credit: On April 17th, a bill was introduced to Congress which will be known, in short, as the Making Adoption Affordable Act. This Act will p...
The Gocke Gang: Adoption Tax Credit: On April 17th, a bill was introduced to Congress which will be known, in short, as the Making Adoption Affordable Act. This Act will p...
Monday, April 23, 2012
Yesterday's News!
WE GOT OUR FBI's Checks today!!!! I am so excited. I was afraid they would be weeks away, but our homestudy visit is Sunday and we got our FBI results today. YAY!!! The Lord works perfectly.
My Thoughts today: Our child may or may not be conceived yet, but he or she has been thought of today. I was thinking of what you will look like, and how much I will love you. It isn't about how you come to us, but it is that God will bring you to us. Adoption is so much more than getting a child, it is about growing our family and having another little person to love each and every day. This is an exciting process and I am so blessed to be a part of it. Your daddy and I talked about you last night. I get so excited when we talk about you as though you will be here any day. I know it can still be some time away, but I know you will be here. You are going to come into our lives and be a blessing.
My Thoughts today: Our child may or may not be conceived yet, but he or she has been thought of today. I was thinking of what you will look like, and how much I will love you. It isn't about how you come to us, but it is that God will bring you to us. Adoption is so much more than getting a child, it is about growing our family and having another little person to love each and every day. This is an exciting process and I am so blessed to be a part of it. Your daddy and I talked about you last night. I get so excited when we talk about you as though you will be here any day. I know it can still be some time away, but I know you will be here. You are going to come into our lives and be a blessing.
Adoption Yard Sale FundraiserWe are only $200 from our goal and I am determined that after this weekends yard sale, we will have it. We have some wonderful friends and I have some great co-workers who have so willingly donated their own money and now their own stuff to help. We have had some great donations and more to come this week. I have a long week ahead of me, but it will soo be worth it.
Heres the latest info:
April 27-28
7am-? Each day.
1702 Thistle Court, Owensboro
This is a must see sale. We have it all - clothing ALL sizes, toys, huntinggear, Jacuzzi tub, table and chairs, wardrobe, 5-piece twin bed set, cornercomputer desk, household items and MUCH MORE.
We have it all including the BATHROOM TUB! :)
All money raised will benefit our adoption. Please come out and help us growour family through adoption!
7am-? Each day.
1702 Thistle Court, Owensboro
This is a must see sale. We have it all - clothing ALL sizes, toys, huntinggear, Jacuzzi tub, table and chairs, wardrobe, 5-piece twin bed set, cornercomputer desk, household items and MUCH MORE.
We have it all including the BATHROOM TUB! :)
All money raised will benefit our adoption. Please come out and help us growour family through adoption!
Friday, April 20, 2012
Yard Sale!!!
When: April 27-28
Time: 7-?
Location: 1702 Thistle Court
Help us grow our family and support our Yard Sale!! We have lots of stuff that must go. We will have a $.25 table many items will be buy one get one! Furniture, clothing of all sizes, baby stuff, toys, holiday decor, hunting items - you name it we probably have it.
This is Our first big fundraising event to help raise money for the adoption! There are multiple ways you can help with this event. 1) donate items to sell or, 2) come and shop. Any help is extremely appreciated. Email or message Mandy on Facebook, if you can support our adoption yard sale.
Time: 7-?
Location: 1702 Thistle Court
Help us grow our family and support our Yard Sale!! We have lots of stuff that must go. We will have a $.25 table many items will be buy one get one! Furniture, clothing of all sizes, baby stuff, toys, holiday decor, hunting items - you name it we probably have it.
This is Our first big fundraising event to help raise money for the adoption! There are multiple ways you can help with this event. 1) donate items to sell or, 2) come and shop. Any help is extremely appreciated. Email or message Mandy on Facebook, if you can support our adoption yard sale.
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