I am excited to say I got the letter for my biometric fingerprint appointment! I am going to try and go in on Friday this week instead of the actual date in 2 weeks when I have to work. LOL
A HUGE thank you to the person(s) who donated to Sophia's FSP. It jumped $50! You don't realize how happy that makes me and how grateful I am. Thank you for being on the journey to Sophia with me.
God Bless
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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Sunday, September 4, 2011
Moving of the Auction
Hello everyone! I moved the auction to my Facebook page (Megan Meier) the photos are open to the public for the auction. I wanted to try and get more traffic to the wonderful items that have been donated to me for Sophia. It looks like it works too! We have more bids! Yeah.
If anyone would like to donate an item just let me know. I will add it to the amazing items up for bid! <3
If anyone would like to donate an item just let me know. I will add it to the amazing items up for bid! <3
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Contact person?
Anyone willing to help a girl out? I am looking for someone willing to host an online Park Lane Jewlery party for me. A friend out of state is a consultant and has offered to do a fundraiser for Sophia. She is going to donate an additional 25% (her commission) PLUS the company fundraiser donation of 15%. That is 40% to Sophia's fund!! I am looking for someone to do this for Sophia and I to expand our friends and contacts. Alll I am asking of you is to be the contact person and send out and promote the fundraiser. I will help on my end too. Please and thank you!
Friday, September 2, 2011
Scentsy Fundraiser!!
scentswithnatalie.scentsy.us
Dress up a room with a Scentsy Warmer, add one of 80-plus fragrances, and enjoy! Shop here for all the latest styles and scents.
Please help me help Sophia join me as a family. I love this little girl so much. I am trying everything I can to raise the money (which is great) to bring her home. Every penny helps! God Bless
Monday, August 29, 2011
Just venting
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.
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.
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. :)
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