2 Ways to Help!

Today I'm going to roll out just 2 of the fundraisers that we'll be doing for our adoption. But first, let me share a brief breakdown of the cost for a China adoption.

This is a simplified version (if you want the detailed, line-by-line version you can go here)

• Submit Application to Adoption Agency - 250.00
• Application Accepted (1st agency fee installment) - 2,213.75 
• Fingerprints and Other Fees - 1,000.00 
• Home Study - 2,000.00
• Completion of Home Study (2nd agency fee installment) - 2,213.75 
• Dossier Sent to China (3rd agency fee installment) - 2,213.75.00 
• Referral Accepted (4th agency fee installment) - 2,213.75 
• Miscellaneous expenses including visas and other paperwork - 1600.00 
• China Adoption Agency Costs Wired - 9,400.00 
• Travel to China! - 7000.00

There will be a few other fees mixed in there are are not included but that will give you a general idea of where all the money goes.  It's not for the faint of heart!  To date we have paid the 1st agency fee and are about to pay for the home study so we are well on our way!  The next major expense will be another agency payment.

I have been researching different fundraising options - there are so many ideas out there!  Our church has indicated that they are willing to help in our efforts and we are so grateful for that!  There are 2 programs to tell you about today.

1.  Just Love Coffee Roasters 

I've seen this on several adoption sites and think it's really neat!  Those who drink coffee are pretty passionate about good coffee so here's your chance to get the finest Fair Trade, Direct Trade, organic, and shade-grown coffee beans while helping out.  Simply go to our page anytime (https://justlovecoffee.com/about/beneficiary/masseadoption/) and place an order.  A portion of every sale (it varies, but about $5 per 12 oz. coffees and $3 per 10 oz. coffees) goes directly to our adoption fund!  Easy right?  And you can share our page with your coffee-loving friends and family!

2.  1x1 Project

This is something I've seen on other adoption fundraisers.  It's just a really neat spin on the puzzle idea.  Yesterday I bought a 20"x24" canvas and divided it into 1" square - 480 of them! We're asking our friends, family, or anyone who wants to be a part of bringing our daughter home to buy a square for $20 (or as many squares as you like!).   If you are local and would like to write on it or paint, just let me know.  If you are "away" then you can either send me your squares (any paper will do - make it colorful and add your name!) or I can paint them.  Once every square is sold we will have raised over $9,000 and will have a beautiful piece of art to hang in her room as a reminder of all who contributed her adoption!

If you like donate a square or squares simply leave a comment below and make your donation through YouCaring link on the side.  I'm super excited to see this finished project, I just know that it will be a lasting work of art as well as a testimony to God's provision and faithfulness!

That's all I have for today.  I'm working on a few other ideas and I'm sure as we move along in this process we will add ideas and projects.  We are extremely thankful for each and every donation and all the prayers being said for us