The WINNERS are....

Because of all of you we raised $840...can you believe that?? God is so good!!!

Okay, here are the pictures that go with the drawing...I was having technical difficulties with my video camera. My kids had a BLAST pulling tickets out. They kept their eyes shut the whole time...it was hilarious!! As stated in my first post, I will notify the winners by email. The first winner will choose the item they want, then the 2nd winner will choose from what's left, and so one.....

Here are all the tickets...some families wanted the amount they donated to be anonymous so that's why these are flipped upside down & some families didn't want their donation to be included in the raffle but I promise they are all there :)

Winner 1: Erika R.

Winner 2: Laura T.

Winner 3: Christine L.

Winner 4: Dianne C.

Winner 5: Scott F.

Winner 6: Christine L.

Winner 7: Lisa N.

Winner 8: Elise G.

Winner 9: Chandra L.

Winner 10: Tammy M.

Winner 11: Chandra L.

Winner 12: Steffany B.

GIVEAWAY WINNER: Erica Shubin

What you've all been waiting for...the winners, in order drawn randomly by my FABULOUS children are:

1. Erika Richards

2. Laura Taylor

3. Christine Leffler

4. Dianne Cooper (I need your email girl!!)

5. Scott Fambrough

6. Christine Leffler

7. Lisa Nunns

8. Elise Groot

9. Chandra LaRose

10. Tammy Millage

11. Chandra LaRose

12. Steffany Boster

Giveway: Erica Shubin

Today is the day!!!

We are ONE hour away from the drawing...Yahoo...IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO CHIP-IN!!!!

HURRY, HURRY, HURRY!!!

Baby Rodriguez is HERE!!!

I am in tears as I write this...sweet baby Rodriguez is here!!! Go congratulate his precious family here. And PLEASE continue to pray for his "big" brother...he is still one sick little man!!!

ONLY 2 MORE DAYS LEFT TO HELP THIS SWEET FAMILY by ChippingIn for the below raffle. I am in awe of how God is providing for this family!!!

Josiah Update

Click here for an update on Josiah...He still desperately needs our prayers...PLEASE keep praying and spreading the word!!!

Also, if you feel led...buy a raffle ticket. They are only $10 each and these funds will greatly help this precious with the hospital expenses and cord banking. You can read their story below AND see the NINE...I said...NINE raffle items and giveway item...so, scroll down and then click the chip-in button on the right hand side!

WB movie "Orphan"

I urge you, PLEASE take 2 seconds and sign the below petition regarding the upcoming release of the horror film "Orphan"!!! As an adoptive parent (AP), I am so deeply saddened that this movie even exists. For many years AP's have tried to shatter the stereotypes that come with adopting and the children that are being adopted. Please help protect our children and the children waiting so desperately to be adopted into their forever families!!!

Here is a post of a dear bloggy friend...

Many if not all APs have heard by now of the repulsive film titled “Or**an” and set to be released later this month. It baffles the mind to think H-Wood would stoop this low, to make a film like this, but they have. Our adoption agency has started a petition that you can sign here. While I know not all APs agree with the Christian aspects of adoption, I think the intent of our agency is first and foremost to let WB know that we as APs are offended by this movie and by the statements being aired on TV and in theaters. Please consider signing the petition. Their goal is 10,000 signatures. Also, please help spread the word on any Y*hoo groups you are on as well. This petition is open to anyone who feels this film is offensive, whether you are an AP or not. I know my family and many friends find it appalling as well. Let’s let WB know in a very concerted effort that this is just not acceptable, even for a horror film.

Need your help...

We are working on an Orphan Awareness video for our church and I need your help.  I am in need of pictures.  For example:

~orphanage picture with kiddos

~gotcha moment pictures

We want to represent as many countries, ages, etc. as possible.

Can you share your pictures with us?  If so, leave me a comment with your email address and I'll contact you.  I will moderate the comments so you email address won't be public.

Blessings!!!

PRAYER PLEASE

I am asking you to please lift up sweet, sweet Josiah today.  He is the son of a precious friend. He is 2yrs. old and is very sick.  Check out his mom's blog.... "They did blood tests and are convinced he has either a blood disorder or cancer, ( leukemia)"

Pray for:

~Healing

~Wisdom & guidance for the doctor's

~Peace for Alida & Huatzin

~For their other 3 kiddos at home

~Mama is due any day to deliver their 5th baby.

The moment....

"Don't miss the moment"...I heard this little phrase the other day and it hit me like a ton of bricks. Our babies are little for such a short time and we are so busy taking care of them. But ooohhhhhh........DON'T MISS THE MOMENT!!!!!!! Everytime I feel the pull to do this or that and my little one's are hanging on my legs for attention, I now hear these precious, powerful words DON'T MISS THE MOMENT screaming in my head. Thank you, Lord, for showing me that I was missing too many moments!!

May 15th...what a day!!

I was driving home from the gym this morning when I realized it was May 15th.  May 15th...the day of many emotions!

May 15, 2006 we were DTC for our sweet girl.  Yahoo, mama was finally 30 (may 6) and we could finally send our docs. to China!!

May 15th, 2007...the call that rocked our world to the very core!!!  The MIRACLE  story of our sweet girl....many of you have heard her story...many have not.  Never in our lives have we watched God move so radically while pouring His unexplainable peace on our family.

May 15th, 2009...feeling so overwhelmed and unworthy of all the Lord has blessed me with!!!!!  I honestly STILL can't believe she is home.  It takes my breath away every time I think about her entire journey home! 

Happy Birthday my precious C!!

Baby girl, we love you so much and can't imagine our lives without you.  You are the most amazing gift and precious miracle!  Your excitement and joy for life brings us so much happiness.  We can't wait to see what the Lord has planned for your precious life!  WE LOVE YOU!!!