change of plans

it doesn't look too promising for a dry yard sale this saturday, so we're going to be pushing it back three weeks to may 23rd. and you're invited again.

thanks to everyone who has given us things so far! we're tempted to keep some of it because it's so nice... but we won't. i promise this is a fund raiser. we'll still take anything that you nearby folks can donate so just let us know! we really appreciate everyone's generosity.

** and if you ordered a shirt over the last week, they will be mailing out tomorrow! be on the lookout in your mailbox.

yard sale time

this saturday (5/2), we'll be having a yard sale to help us raise funds. some friends and family have been gracious enough to donate items for us to sell. yesterday we went out on yard sale trip in hopes to land a good deal for the baby, but we're certain that one of our friends (who is a professional yard-sale-shopper) bought all the good ones.

other than advertising in the classifieds, craigslist, and sticking poster board signs at intersections, are there any good ways to get traffic? we're thinking about writing on the windows of our cars so all the drivers in middle tennessee will know about it.

any other ideas?

C & H

where we are today

several people have asked us how far along we are in the process of adoption and what we have left. we are in the home study stage and have most of our paperwork completed. the daunting task of finishing a 12 page self-assessment (each) is behind us. those weren't just simple yes or no questions, either...

there are a few papers we need to sign and that's about it. tomorrow we plan on taking care of that and mailing the paperwork out early next week! after this, it's on to interviews and a home safety inspection. once they approve us (Lord willing...), we will make a profile of our life that is shown to the birthparent(s) and from this they can choose a family for placement.

we are also asked regularly what agency we are using. bethany christian services in nashville has been wonderful from day one... even before day one, really. we first attended a "friends and family" dinner a couple years ago where we heard about the work they do. they love and care for the birthmoms from the beginning and it has spread to us. we already love and respect this woman deeply for choosing life and pray for her as she faces these challenges.

please join us in praying for her and the little one(s)* she is carrying.

*and that's a whole 'nother post.

C & H

Welcome!

Thanks for dropping in! We're rolling out the new blog so you can learn about our adoption. We hope you'll save it to your blog reader of choice and come back often. Updates are in the queue for tomorrow.

Be well,

C & H