Adoption Update

We're waiting.  Patiently.  Every day I think, "This could be the day."  My eyes will check the clock around 5pm and realize--the adoption agency office is closed, today is not the day.  Maybe tomorrow.  I'm constantly wondering about all the things I don't know...  What I do know is that my love for this tiny one is growing every day.  I am filled with hope and anticipation [which some days crosses the thin line into anxiety].  But, we are trusting in God's timing.  And in the meantime, we are continuing to gather resources.  So, when we do get that call, we'll be ready.

We have set up a profile with Adopt Together.  We have a link to our profile over on the side here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------->
where you can make a tax deductible contribution to our adoption efforts.  Truly, we want to use this resource for ease and efficiency for folks to pay for adoption fundraisers.  For instance, we are planning a 5K in the Fall [details to come] and we're happy to have this profile for you to pay your registration.  Great, right?  I'm excited and thankful.

So, here's the fundraising update.

YARD SALES: 

• August 24th
• September 7th [Bake Sale too]

We need:

• Donations: clothes, toys, books, furniture, household items... 
• Volunteers: 
• Pre-sale: sorting, pricing, organizing
• Sale day: set up, tear down

• Bake Sale donations for September 7th 

***We are more than happy to pick up any donations!***

CLOTHES SWAP: [TBD]

• Donations: clothes, accessories [scarves, purses, jewelry], shoes

This was such a fun, successful venture in the Spring, we're going to do it again!  Hopefully, even more people will participate and find some new things for the Fall and Winter.

IRON BOWL BATTLE: [Name still in the works]

• Attention sports fans!!!  Starting August 31st we are kicking off College Football season with a battle royale! [please start reading this in a movie trailer guy voice]  A competition as fierce and cut throat as the Iron Bowl itself! Auburn Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide[s, Tiders...Tidesmen?] Elephants... An adoption fundraiser like non-other.  Which team will win it ALL?!?
• Okay... seriously, starting August 31st, we're starting a Auburn vs. Alabama competition to see which team's fans can raise the most money on our Adopt Together profile [just specify which team in a comment].  We will also tally contributions made in person or by mail.  We'll give updates periodically and announce the winning team during the Iron Bowl half-time.  We will dress the baby in an outfit of the "winning team".  Any questions?  Tell your family and friends!

We have been and continue to be totally overwhelmed and grateful for your support.
Thank you.

Kristen