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Thursday, June 5, 2014

Fundraiser update (and promo)...

BUY 2 GET 1 FREE!


We haven't put too much energy into any specific fundraiser efforts recently, but we have been receiving t-shirt orders every now and then. For those who have placed orders, we've been waiting until we reach 25 shirts to finalize the order so that we can get the best price (we apologize for the delay). We are a little short of that number, so we would like to try to speed up the process with a little promo.

If you would like an adoption t-shirt and have been holding off, or would like to get one for a friend, now would be a great time; we are going to offer a BUY 2 GET 1 FREE deal until June 20th. All you need to do is order two shirts as you normally would, and then add the details of your third order in the comments section at checkout.

We hope this will allow us to get the order finalized soon and start shipping out shirts to those of you who have already ordered.

Lifesong


Also, it may interest some to know that we are now working with Lifesong for Orphans to help aid in our fundraising efforts.  Lifesong is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and any gifts given toward our adoption are tax deductible.  100% of all funds raised will go directly to cover the adoption costs and nothing will be taken out for Lifesong for Orphans administrative costs.

If anyone would like to donate to our adoption through Lifesong, please consider these two options:


By Check
  • Checks should be payable to “Lifesong for Orphans. In the memo, note “family name” and “family account number” (Thayer #4484) to assure it goes to the correct account. 
  • Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744. 
  • Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all U.S. administrative and fund-raising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption. 
Online
  • To pay online go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate. 
  • Select “Give to an Adoptive Family.” 
  • Complete the online form and fill in “Family Account Number” and “Family Name” fields. 
  • Note PayPal charges an administrative fee (2.9% + $.30 USD per transaction). Your donation will be decreased by the amount of this fee. 
Please also note the following:
  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use. 
  • Individual donations $250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $250 will gladly be sent upon request. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. 
If you have any questions about the t-shirt promotion or the opportunity to donate through Lifesong, please let us know

Again, THANK YOU to all who have supported us through this journey!!!


Patiently Waiting on the Lord


We continue to wait...

hence the symbolic and kinda cute tortoise
Then said Christian, Now I see that Patience has the best Wisdom, and that upon many accounts: 1. Because he stays for the best things... (Bunyan, John. The Pilgrim’s Progress)
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him. (Ps. 37:7)
Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. (Ecc. 7:8)
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. (Jer. 29:11)
It's hard to believe it's been almost two months since we last posted. Since then we have had a couple situations arise where it seemed possible that were close to adopting; but it wasn't the Lord's timing and the situations were more tests of our faith and commitment than direct answers to our prayers. Without going into much detail, we were forced to consider our motives and solidify our decisions; both of which were necessary (though not too much fun).

So not very much has changed since March; except our faith is stronger, and we know we are closer now than we were then to meeting the child God has planned for us to welcome into our home.