No Grant ... On to Fundraising!

We got the Official "Thanks for applying but......So sad, too bad" letter the other day. I had a feeling that it would be coming, just a feeling. But when I actually saw it, I was really upset/mad. Not that there aren't other deserving families out there, but Hey, Come On! We have been through so much in the last few years. Jon's accident and all the pain attached to that, new low-paying jobs, school, more low-paying jobs, (Well, at least he is working) having a baby almost referred to us from Vietnam just as Vietnam was to closed to U.S. adoptions, that baby passing away, switching countries while losing the money that we had spent on Vietnam, new homestudy, etc. etc. etc. FINALLY, getting our referral of a 'perfect' albeit premature, baby boy. We have been on this adoption journey for almost 3 years! I'm sorry, but I think that Jon and I should have at least been in the running for that grant.

OK, Sorry.... I needed to rant for a few.

Now that I have regained my composure....let's get on to the business at hand. There is a link in the left-hand column to our E-Bay store. Jon's mom (Jana) and I have been busy making things to sell to help raise money for Jake's adoption costs. All of the money we raise will be used solely and completely to cover these costs. We will be adding things as soon as we get them finished. There is also a link called "Chip-In", this is where donations can be made, if you feel so inclined.

Any support will be graciously and humbly appreciated.



This is the reason why our fundraiser is SO very important to us..........