Welcome to the blog sharing the journey we are on of growing our family through adoption, as well as what life is like after the adoption has finalized.

There is a section where you can read some FAQs, check out the process we will be going through...as well as the blog posts filled with humor, joy, as well as probably some frustrations along the way!

Once again, welcome and let's enjoy the ride!!

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Friday, March 13, 2009

how can i help?

First, check out our blog, check out the FAQs, and read about adoption.  One thing that we've found already is that there are many misconceptions about adoption, we've learned so much ourselves as we've pursued this.  So, as you have a question, if it's not listed in the FAQs, check out some of the other blogs that we've linked to.  If you can't find an answer, feel free to send us an email and ask us, we would love to help educate people on the world of adoption, it's process, and the people involved.

And as most of you know, adoptions cost money (like natural birth), there's lawyer fees and agency fees...since we are going through the state primarily, we won't be paying the some $30,000 that many private agencies charge.  However, we are hiring a local private agency to be our personal adoption worker, Boys and Girls Aid.  We are coming up with some creative ways to ensure we have the necessary funds to make this happen; we're planning a garage sale, saving of course, as well as we've created a sticker that we are going to sell for $5...the sample-image is at the bottom.  If you'd like to support us by either purchasing a sticker, sending a donation, or donating an item for the garage sale, email Nick and Mandy and let us know how you'd like to help.  If you want to purchase a sticker, send us an email with your address and the number of stickers you'd like, we'll then send you our address for where you can send the donation. Or, if you prefer, I've added this PayPal button...

just click it, let me know you've tried to make a donation so i can be sure it goes through and i can get you your sticker!  Continue to check back as we will be adding more ways that we are finding to help raise money.  As always, please, please be praying for us as we continue on this journey.



3 comments:

  1. Nick,
    Haley told me the great news last night as I was visiting at her house. I am so impressed with yours and Mandi's desire to follow the plans God has for you. You are both going to make wonderful parents, with God at the center of your lives! What an awesome time this is for you! This is so exciting, and I will be praying for both of you, and this beautiful child that will be loved and adored by all of us!
    With much love and prayers,
    Kelly Tatum

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  2. Nick & Mandy,
    I love this blog idea you have created. We are all so busy, so this will be easier to keep in touch with you guys at least weekly!
    We love you and couldn't be happier for you. You are always in our prayers...as you already know...but we will add more prayers! We are so excited for you and can't wait to meet your new addition soon!
    xoxox Love and prayers, Dallas, Brenda, DJ & Amy

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  3. Thank you for letting us see your blog, the boys are adorable and we are looking forward to getting to know them better.
    Love from Uncle Jim and Carole

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