First Adoption Fundraiser

We held a yard sale in Greensboro, NC on Saturday, October 1 to raise money for our first round of agency and home study fees. There was soooo much stuff! Thank you to everyone who donated! It was a very long day . We got up at 5am to start getting ready and setting up, the yard sale lasted from 7am-2pm. It was extremely cold and the wind was constantly blowing things off the tables and knocking things over. Even with the bad weather, we still had a great turn out. We are planning to have another yard sale in the spring.

We raised a little over $500 at the end of the day. We also had a donation bank where anyone could just drop in some change, and we ended up raising over $25 just from those donations. I also set up an information table where people could sign up for 2 of our other fundraisers. We are having a "Pampered Chef" fundraiser through our friend, Ruth Stanfield. All the proceeds from anything you buy go straight to our adoption agency on our behalf. "Pampered Chef" makes great Christmas presents! ;) The link for this fundraiser will be posted on Facebook, and I will also post it in a blog soon. If you would like be included in the "Pampered Chef" fundraiser, I will make sure that you receive the information, just let me know.

                                 
We also have baby bottles that we are handing out. The idea is to save all your loose change in the bottle and bring it back when it is full. It is a small way that anyone can help us raise funds and be a part of our child's life. Every little bit of spare change adds up to help a child/ren in Bulgaria have a loving home. We still have plenty of baby bottles and if anyone would like to participate, I would be happy to get one to you.

                                
There were so many encouraging comments and positive attitudes this past weekend. God has truly blessed us and surrounded us with loving and caring people to help us through this process. Spiritually, we always need prayers for patience and guidance. Financially, we need prayers for provision. We still need about $2500 by December. We are fully trusting in God, and know that He will provide. Thank you for your continued prayers and support!