I want to start by giving a great big THANK YOU to all of you have supported my journey either financially, emotionally or both.
As many of you know this is a rollercoaster of a journey. There are so many emotions and extremes of those emotions that go on all at the same time.
I think the biggest hurdle for me and probably everyone else is the money factor; especially with the economy the way that it is. There are so many wonderful families who are fundraising to give these precious children families of their own. I have both asked for money and donated to others raising money. I know money is tight, but if everyone were willing to take lunch to work one day or forgo the coffee shop coffee for one day. That would be a $5 that could be donated to a family in need. Many people say to me “If you don’t have the money maybe you shouldn’t be adopting.” My answer is how many of them have children and if prior to getting pregnant and having the baby someone said you have to pay
$30, 000 right now, who could have written a check or gone to the bank and pulled that amount out? It is an expensive thing to adopt but the life you are saving and the love of a family is PRICELESS!
It was love at first sight with Sophia. After praying and thought I know she is my daughter. God has blessed me along this journey so many times. Every time I needed money for the next step it has been there, somehow, someway it was there. I know that is God. I have faith he will provide. I also know I have to do everything I can to raise those funds.
Warning a little whine coming…..
I don’t want you to get the wrong idea I am VERY grateful for all the blessings and donations that have come my way. I see people’s funds get fully funded overnight, literally, overnight. I am struggling to grow Sophia’s fund and honestly wish it would make a giant jump to fully funded or even close. I have sent in my forms to the USCIS and soon will be sending the paperwork to Sophia’s country, with the hope that I receive her referral and meet my Sophia.
Whine is over.....Now just a question.
Is there anyone out there willing to hold a fundraiser on Sophia and my behalf? Whatever you would like to do would be appreciated. I have fund Quartermania’s are the fastest and fairly easiest way to raise funds.
Prayers are always welcome and worth so much.
Monday, August 29, 2011
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Auction fundraiser for Sophia
Ok so I don't know what I am doing LOL. All I know is I need to raise some funds for Sophia's fund quick, this ride is picking up! The first trip is going to cost approximately $18,300.00. (fees $15,250 (that is 1/2 of what is needed in total but it will get me there to meet Sophia) $1,000 (approx. air fare) $2,000 for room and board and transportation)
So what I am purposing is an AUCTION. I hope this works. It will end September 24, 2011! Happy Bidding or entry!
If you want to participate in the AUCTION make a comment with your bid and which item you are bidding on. Each item will have a minimum starting bid and a minimum increment amout. Highest bid at the end of the auction will be the winner (please pay winning bid amount within 48 hours of the close of the auction)
Prayers are always welcome!
Here are the items up for Auction:
a Forest Green 7x7 photo album
12 sheets/24 pages
a paper album kit including stickers, paper album,
envelope and travel stickers awesome for
a gotcha day memory book.
Starting bid $5 bid
increase increment $1Current Bid $5! next bid should be min. $6
#2 Baby/child's headbandPurple crochted ribbon headband
Pink/purple and blue corkscrew ribbon
White crocheted ribbon headband
Pink Paisley/black and lt pink ribbon flower
Starting Bid $1 bid increase increment $1
#4 Child's headband (slightly larger than the others)
Red Crocheted headband
Orange/Green/Yellow/Dark blue/White Polkadot ribbon bow
Starting Bid $1.50 bid increase increment $.50
Pink Crocheted ribbon headband
Red/Pink/Pink XOXO Corkscrew ribbon
Starting Bid $1 bid increase increment $.50
#6 Baby hat (approx. 6 mos - 2 years)50% Super fine nylon, 50% Super fine acrylic
Adorable forest green hat with darling bow!
Made and donated by Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase
46% Acrylic, 46% Cotton, 3% Polyester, 3% Nylon, 2% Elastic
Adorable multi colored hat with darling knot on top!
Made and donated by Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1
50% Super fine nylon, 50% Super fine acrylic
Two cute pumpkin hat! Perfect for the fall!
Made and donated by
Line-Marie Gagne
Starting bid $5 Increase increment $1
100% Peruvian Highland Wool
Too cute lime green with white trim hat with a tourquoise flower
Made and donated by
Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1
50% Super fine nylon, 50% Super fine acrylic
Darling Chocolate hat with white flower!
Made and donated by
Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1Current bid $5! next bid min. $6
Extrafine 100% Merino Wool
A handsome blue/grey beanie!
Made and donated by
Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1
50% Cotton, 50% Soy
Litte blue vest with 5 buttons down the side! So cute.
Made and donated by
Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1
#13 Childs cardigan (Approx. 12-24 mos Arms are 12" Body 13" long) 50% Super fine nylon, 50% Super fine acrylic
Adorable chocolate brown cardigan with a tie top!
Made and donated by Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1Current bid $10! next bid min $11
Arms 8 1/2", Body length 12", 11" wide while buttoned stretchy)
100% Peruvian Highland wool
Darling magenta and white striped cardigan! Little flower buttons
Made and donated by Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1
50% Super fine nylon, 50% Super fine acrylic
Adorable magenta Mary Janes!
Made and donated by
Line-Marie Gagne
Starting Bid $5 bid increase increment $1
50% Super fine nylon, 50% Super fine acrylic
Light and dark blue adorable slipper socks!
Made and donated by Line-Marie Gagne
Pink and White ribbon flower
Starting bid $1 bid increase increment $.50
#18 Child's Clasp BarrettRed and Black plaid/White ribbon flower
Starting Bid $1 bid increase increment $.50
#19 Child's Clasp BarrettDark and Light green/White corkscrew ribbon
Great for St. Patrick's Day
Starting Bid $1 bid increase increment $.50
#20 Beautiful Blue and White Hat Band One size fits all
Made and Donated by Bethany Helton
Starting Bid $4 bid increment $1
#21 Cute multi color Elf Hat Fits Newborn
Made and Donated by Bethany Helton
Starting Bid $5 bid increment $1
#22 Camo HatFits 3-5 years
Made and Donated by Bethany Helton
Starting Bid $4 bid increment $1
#23 Beautiful White Beanie
Fits newborn
Made and Donated by Bethany Helton
Starting Bid $3 bid increment $1
This is a fundraiser to help raise the funds needed for my first trip to meet my daughter Sophia. The fundraiser will end September 24, 2011! You have to be in it to win it. :)
If you want to participate in the GIVEAWAY make a minimum donation of Be sure to leave a comment so I know you are participating in either the auction or the giveaway. <3 $5= 1 chance $10= 3 chances $25= 10 chances $50= 30 chances (Click on the chipin to donate) If you have anything you would like to donate for either fundraiser just send me an email. :D Prayers are always welcome!
Thursday, August 25, 2011
They ARRIVED
My documents were delivered this morning at 09:58 to USCIS! Woo Hoo. I'm coming baby girl!
Now to raise more money! Check out the auction and giveaway here on my blog (below or Fundraiser page). There are great items for gifts. The holidays will be here before you know it!
Now to raise more money! Check out the auction and giveaway here on my blog (below or Fundraiser page). There are great items for gifts. The holidays will be here before you know it!
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
Saturday, August 20, 2011
It's here!
Oh my goodness, it is here. I checked my mail and my home study was there! I'm sor excited. It will get mailed out next week!!
Friday, August 19, 2011
It's growing
Sophia's FSP just went up $50! Thank you to whoever was so generous! A family for Sophia's birthday! I'm coming to get you baby girl with the help of all those that love you!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
EEEK
I'm totally excited and totally freaking out all at the same time. I just got an email that my homestudy has been reviewed and released back to my home study agency God's Families International Adoption Services and should have it in my hot little hands early next week!! Then I send it to the federal government. They give me the go ahead to get fingerprinted and then they give me the OK. Then I will send it to Sophia's country for translation. They will give me a travel date and I will God willing go and meet my daughter and hold and kiss her. (tears....) I will submit my paperwork to the courts/judge in her country and pray mightly that they see/hear/and feel my heart and the love that I have for her and will give to her our whole lives.
All this also means I need to come up with a lot of money in a short period of time. I understand that I need my travel money and the adoption program $ (about $17,000) before I travel. I have $2000 towards that right now...Hopefull I won't travel until it's cold in her country which will mean lower airfare. If I were to travel now it would cost me $1230.00 which won't happen since the Feds will take a bit. If I were to travel the end of October the fare drops $200 which could be used for room and board.
The scariest thing is everything is in God's time and I don't know what his clock says. If he wants me to go now it will happen. I know that. My earthly mind though says "I don't have the money how will I come up with $20,000 in 2-3 months??
I am not good at asking for help but I need help. I know God will provide but I have to do everything I can to make this happen and that means not sitting back and saying God will get me the money. I am open to any help or suggestions. I need and am asking for all the prayers you can spare. We can (God, you, and me) can get Sophia home.
Ok guys here we go!
<3
All this also means I need to come up with a lot of money in a short period of time. I understand that I need my travel money and the adoption program $ (about $17,000) before I travel. I have $2000 towards that right now...Hopefull I won't travel until it's cold in her country which will mean lower airfare. If I were to travel now it would cost me $1230.00 which won't happen since the Feds will take a bit. If I were to travel the end of October the fare drops $200 which could be used for room and board.
The scariest thing is everything is in God's time and I don't know what his clock says. If he wants me to go now it will happen. I know that. My earthly mind though says "I don't have the money how will I come up with $20,000 in 2-3 months??
I am not good at asking for help but I need help. I know God will provide but I have to do everything I can to make this happen and that means not sitting back and saying God will get me the money. I am open to any help or suggestions. I need and am asking for all the prayers you can spare. We can (God, you, and me) can get Sophia home.
Ok guys here we go!
<3
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Awesome news
First thank you to the person who helped Sophia's FSP jump a little more, she is up to 1247.10!
I also want to thank each and every person who helped make Sophia's 2nd quartermania such a success! We raised....are you ready? Are you sitting down? $1376.75 I could not have done this without everyone of you. I hope you had as much fun as I did. There were awesome supportive helpful vendors. So if you are interested in any of thier products contact these reps and let them know what they can do for you:
I also want to thank each and every person who helped make Sophia's 2nd quartermania such a success! We raised....are you ready? Are you sitting down? $1376.75 I could not have done this without everyone of you. I hope you had as much fun as I did. There were awesome supportive helpful vendors. So if you are interested in any of thier products contact these reps and let them know what they can do for you:
Classy Sassy Salsa
Me Soap
Dignity Memorial
I love and appreciate you all vendors, bidders, supporters!!
I love and appreciate you all vendors, bidders, supporters!!
Friday, August 12, 2011
THANK YOU
Thank you to who ever you all were who helped Sophia's fund grow! I have been working on things for the Quartermania fundraiser (which is Sunday if you have somehow missed the million posts I have posted on Facebook LOL) all day so I haven't had a chance to check her fund until now. I was so excited! ((HUGS)) to the person(s) who donated. You are AWESOME!
Friday, August 5, 2011
Pampered Chef, West Coast Gold Parties, and Lia Sophia, and more OH MY!
Check out the most amazing list of vendors for Sophia's Quartermania on August 14th at 2pm in Norco.
Classy Sassy Salsa
Me Soap
Dignity Memorial
West Coast Gold Parties
There will be coffee and sweets for sale courtesy of Organogold. There will be carmel apples for sale courtesy of Sophia's Godmother Melissa. Both are donating back to Sophia's fund.
I hope to see and meet you all at this amazing event. Let's help Sophia's fund grow!
All my vendors and bidders ROCK!
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