We have drawn the winners of the corn hole raffle. Thank you to everyone that participated!
We were able to raise over $450.00 with this fund raiser.
Congratulations to Christian and Amanda Demyan!
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Cornhole Craziness!!
Well as football season rolls around we are thinking about tailgating as are most of our friends and family. David is an excellent craftsman and this Summer decided to make some quality cornhole boards for my brother Franklin for his birthday. They turned out so well that we decided why not offer another set to our friends and family. Thus we came up with the idea for this raffle. The details are below:
Prize: Personalized cornhole boards.
These are quality handmade cornhole boards.
These boards are full sized (2ft x 4ft), unlike the much smaller ones you may find at the large box stores.
The back leg stands fold in and out for easier storage and travel.
We will customize the paint colors to your preference. (Even Alabama colors).
Price to enter the raffle: $15.00
For each $15.00 donation your name(s) will be added to the drawing.
Ex) $45.00 = 3 entries
Ways to Enter:
1. Submit payment through paypal on our blog.
2. If you see us give us the money in person.
3. You can send us the entry money in the mail. (Please personal message us for our address if you do not have it.)
We must receive all entries by 11:59pm on Sunday, August 25th.
The winner will be announced on Monday, August 26th.
Thursday, August 8, 2013
Financial News
We have updated the 'Fundraising Progress' tab found at the top of the blog. We are quickly trying to raise the rest of the final amount due to the law firm by the end of this month.
We found out a couple of weeks ago that we have been approved for a $7,000 no interest loan through the ABBA Fund. We are so thrilled with this news. The great thing about this loan (other than the no interest part) is that as we pay back the money, it will be recirculated to help other couples finance their adoption. This is a huge blessing and answer to prayer for us.
However, we did hear back from the other two grants we had applied for. Neither will be able to provide any funds for us at this time. This news was discouraging. But, we know we don't see the big picture. There are many families out there that are welcoming special needs children into their homes or other special situations and maybe they do need it more. We have a tendency to be on the selfish side and think we are most deserving. We are trusting God to provide as He has throughout our journey thus far.
Please be in prayer that we will find the doors we know He will open for us to provide a way to finance bringing home our baby boy. We are so close!
As I write this I am amazed that baby boy is due in only 55 days!! We have been in touch with the birthparents throughout this process. It has truly been a blessing to be able to get to know them. The idea was scary at first, but it has been a ministry to us. I actually crave to hear from them now, because when I am able to speak with them, even if it is only a text message it gives me a peace. The birthmother is doing well. She had another doctor's appointment last week for her glucose test. All is well. She is now in the third trimester and is 32 weeks. She is commenting now that she is getting very uncomfortable and that she is looking forward to the finish line. We are too :)!!
The nursery is coming along very well. My mother is sewing the curtains, bedskirt, and bumper pad cover for us. I will post pictures once we have those things up!
Thank you for your continued encouragement and support. We couldn't do it without our support system of family and friends. While this process can be unpredictable and scary at times we are so thankful to have people around us reminding us to take time to enjoy this time (as normal expectant parents would) and to dwell on the positive. So, that's what we are doing day-by-day trusting our God will provide and placing our worries in His hands so we can remain positive.
We found out a couple of weeks ago that we have been approved for a $7,000 no interest loan through the ABBA Fund. We are so thrilled with this news. The great thing about this loan (other than the no interest part) is that as we pay back the money, it will be recirculated to help other couples finance their adoption. This is a huge blessing and answer to prayer for us.
However, we did hear back from the other two grants we had applied for. Neither will be able to provide any funds for us at this time. This news was discouraging. But, we know we don't see the big picture. There are many families out there that are welcoming special needs children into their homes or other special situations and maybe they do need it more. We have a tendency to be on the selfish side and think we are most deserving. We are trusting God to provide as He has throughout our journey thus far.
Please be in prayer that we will find the doors we know He will open for us to provide a way to finance bringing home our baby boy. We are so close!
As I write this I am amazed that baby boy is due in only 55 days!! We have been in touch with the birthparents throughout this process. It has truly been a blessing to be able to get to know them. The idea was scary at first, but it has been a ministry to us. I actually crave to hear from them now, because when I am able to speak with them, even if it is only a text message it gives me a peace. The birthmother is doing well. She had another doctor's appointment last week for her glucose test. All is well. She is now in the third trimester and is 32 weeks. She is commenting now that she is getting very uncomfortable and that she is looking forward to the finish line. We are too :)!!
The nursery is coming along very well. My mother is sewing the curtains, bedskirt, and bumper pad cover for us. I will post pictures once we have those things up!
Thank you for your continued encouragement and support. We couldn't do it without our support system of family and friends. While this process can be unpredictable and scary at times we are so thankful to have people around us reminding us to take time to enjoy this time (as normal expectant parents would) and to dwell on the positive. So, that's what we are doing day-by-day trusting our God will provide and placing our worries in His hands so we can remain positive.
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)