It Takes a Village


 



Sweet friends,

Time is moving so quickly! We just scheduled our first home study. August 4th will be here before we know it!

They say it takes a village to raise a child. It also takes a village to help build families through adoption! We have been so moved at the outpouring of love, prayers, and support as we navigate this journey. We've even been asked how people can help, so we're posting a few ways below! 


1. Prayer




There's so much to pray for. Please join us in praying for birth parents who have to make such enormous, selfless decisions. Pray for healthy pregnancies with strong pre-natal care. Pray for God to help us discern his will and direction for this process so that everything we do glorifies him. For our families as they journey alongside us. For comfort and peace in a potentially heartbreaking process. For us to be matched with the child God chooses for us. For strength and diligence. Multi-cultural support. Hope and comfort. Minimal grief/hardships. Financial assistance. That we seek God in every direction and decision. An inclusive school system. Prepare our hearts for whatever child places in our lives.

2. Adoption Fundraiser Yard Sale

We're preparing for a yard sale where all proceeds will be used for adoption expenses. If you have anything lying around the house that you no longer need, we'd be happy to take it off your hands! Hoping to have all donations by August 6th. 


3. Monetary Donations

We're not ones to ask for handouts, so this one is hard for us to post; since it comes by request, who we'll humbly oblige. Simply scan a QR code above to be directed to the various methods. No QR capability? No problem! 

Please feel free to share the above flyers, too! Social media, churches, book stores, libraries... sky's the limit! (We created a VOIP phone number for safety purposes, so seriously, this can be posted all over the place!)


4. Purchase Some Art!

Many of you know that Dan is a beautifully talented photographer! Soon you'll be able to view his work and purchase prints, canvases, and more!










5. T-Shirt Fundraiser

Show the love! Coming soon - get the fam some new gear to support our adoption!







Do you have fundraiser ideas? We'd love to hear them!


Have you joined our DanandEmilyAdopt Facebook group yet? 


Thank you for your prayers and support! We love you. 

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