Sunday, May 11, 2014

Our Journey to Adoption Quilt

Yesterday was Birth Mother's Day, a holiday for those mothers who are honored and remembered for placing their children in a forever family.  It seems quite fitting that yesterday we would get the call that a little girl weighing 6 pounds and 15 ounces had been born.  We would like to say that she's ours and rush to be with her, but we aren't quite to that point in our adoption journey.  We have a little further to go.


We do not know what to expect in the immediate future, but we are doing our best to be prepared for everything.  We have been saving and fundraising to the best of our ability, but we have no idea what it will cost to bring our little girl home.  To be certain that we have what it takes to make this miracle happen, we are holding one last fundraiser.

Our family has received so much help along the way, we wanted to find a way to remember all those who took part in this journey with us.  Above, you see a sample of quilt squares that will be stitched together to form a very special quilt for our daughter.  On each square we will embroider the names of those who have helped us to bring her home.

You can click our PayPal button below if you wish to become a part of our adoption journey and help us to bring this little girl home.  If you are one of the many who have given so much already, please use the comment space to indicate how you would like to be remembered in our quilt (ex: "The Williams Family" or "Kathy Williams") so we can add you to it.

Our family is so grateful for the love, support, encouragement, and prayers that have blessed us along this journey.  We will treasure the quilt that reminds our daughter of the many people who loved her before they even knew her.  Thank you so much for your kindness, we couldn't do this without you.



Saturday, February 15, 2014

Fundraising Effort #2 - Alliance T-Shirts

We thought it was time to use the force in our fundraising efforts as we attempt to raise the funds needed to cover the costs associated with adoption.  These costs include but are not limited to, legal fees, airfare, travel, court costs, notary fees, pass through funds, fingerprinting, background checks, home visits, and other adoption-related expenses.  Our goal is to raise $10,000.  We are well on are way but we need your help.

Please see the t-shirt design below.  T-shirts can be ordered in adult and youth sizes.  The cost of these shirts is a $20 donation for youth sizes and a $25 donation for adults.










Grey Adoption Alliance T-Shirt
*Styles and color may vary.




Pink Adoption Alliance T-Shirt
*Styles and color may vary.

After making a donation, you may leave your order in the comment section at the bottom of this post or you can send your order via email to 3Dadopting@gmail.com.  Please be sure to include your Name, Mailing Address, Email Address, as well as your Size and Color preference.  Donations can be made through PayPal by clicking the donate button below.  You are also able to contribute to our fundraising efforts by making a donation of any amount using the button below.


Orders will be collected at the end of May, once shirts have been printed, and delivered soon thereafter.

If you have any questions, you can call 816-226-7355 or contact us at 3Dadopting@gmail.com

Thank you for supporting adoption!

You can learn more about our journey at:

http://3dadopting.blogspot.com/

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Fundraising Effort #1 - The Yard Sale

We would like to thank all those who donated items to our first fundraiser.  Thanks to your remarkable generosity, we were able to raise the funds needed to pay for our home study.  I remember sitting in our basement, packed to the ceiling with boxes of goods and racks of clothing for the sale, stunned at the kindness of those around us.  We had literally been given more blessings than we had room enough to receive.  Thank you for supporting us at the beginning of this amazing journey.