Here are some pics! Let me know if you are interested in any and email or message me your contact info! Thanks :)
Friday, September 23, 2011
Pics of the Threads of Hope, Inc bracelets
Here are some pics! Let me know if you are interested in any and email or message me your contact info! Thanks :)
Thursday, September 22, 2011
God has different plans!
Apparently God had different plans and did not want us just to sell 500 bracelets but 1100!!! Haha!
I had ordered 500 random and 100 black and yellow. Wellll... he sent me the original 500 and the 100 was sent w/ another 500!!! As awesome as this is, its a tad overwhelming. Please PRAY that we sell these!!! Not only for us, but for Threads of Hope, Inc as well!
If you would like to order from us (not from the website) please contact me and let me know. I am on facebook (Crystal A. Bennett) so just send me a message and let me know if you would like to buy some! They are $2 each or 3/$5 and if they need to be shipped, please add a $1 for shipping fees! Thanks so much!!!
I had ordered 500 random and 100 black and yellow. Wellll... he sent me the original 500 and the 100 was sent w/ another 500!!! As awesome as this is, its a tad overwhelming. Please PRAY that we sell these!!! Not only for us, but for Threads of Hope, Inc as well!
If you would like to order from us (not from the website) please contact me and let me know. I am on facebook (Crystal A. Bennett) so just send me a message and let me know if you would like to buy some! They are $2 each or 3/$5 and if they need to be shipped, please add a $1 for shipping fees! Thanks so much!!!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
I am...
(one year ago, I did this post and today it is totally different)
I am thinking.... what I want to write about for my homework and about our baby that is out there that God has for us :)
I am thankful for... everything that God has blessed me with. I have an AMAZING husband who is sooo wonderful and has been here through everything with me! He didnt ask for this in his life, but he's stuck around :) I am thankful for my wonderful friends, and co workers, who have been soo supportive through my infertility journey. Im thankful for my amazing family-who w/ out them.. i wouldnt be who I am today. For my salvation-that Jesus died upon the cross for our sins. and oddly enough, Im thankful for my infertility-it has made me who I am. it has gotten me closer to Jesus and to Travis... for that I am sooo thankful.
From the Kitchen...I see dirty dishes that need to be washed-lol
Im wearing... jeans an an ASU shirt
Im reading... a lot of different books that I can't remember haha.
Im praying... for God to bless us with a great and wonderful miracle! For God to look out and watch over our future birth mother and our future child/children.
I am thinking.... what I want to write about for my homework and about our baby that is out there that God has for us :)
I am thankful for... everything that God has blessed me with. I have an AMAZING husband who is sooo wonderful and has been here through everything with me! He didnt ask for this in his life, but he's stuck around :) I am thankful for my wonderful friends, and co workers, who have been soo supportive through my infertility journey. Im thankful for my amazing family-who w/ out them.. i wouldnt be who I am today. For my salvation-that Jesus died upon the cross for our sins. and oddly enough, Im thankful for my infertility-it has made me who I am. it has gotten me closer to Jesus and to Travis... for that I am sooo thankful.
From the Kitchen...I see dirty dishes that need to be washed-lol
Im wearing... jeans an an ASU shirt
Im reading... a lot of different books that I can't remember haha.
Im praying... for God to bless us with a great and wonderful miracle! For God to look out and watch over our future birth mother and our future child/children.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
having a baby is a lot like dessert...
** I did not write this.. I found it on someone else's blog, I can not find it though :-( **
Imagine yourself dressed up in your finest clothes. You and your sweet husband are attending a dinner together in one of the nicest restaurants in town. You both have planned, waited and saved for this evening. To say the least, you are very excited! You and your husband arrive and the atmosphere is more than you expected. Everyone around you is having a good time. The chandeliers are sparkling, candles are glowing and sweet soft music is playing in the background. To your pleasant surprise you see others there you know. You are seated with them and in your heart you think there just couldn't be anything better!
The table is just exquisite. Breathtaking really. The people at your table begin to talk to you in jolly conversation. You glance at the menu and you don't even know where to begin! You look over everything slowly and carefully, especially the dessert menu! All of your life you have been hearing about this restaurant's marvellous and divine desserts. Deep in your heart, you have been looking forward to enjoying dessert the most!
Everyone at your table orders their food. For dessert they all order chocolate cake. You think, "Hey that sounds perfect. I'll have chocolate cake too please."The waiter nods in approval and quickly swifts off to put in your order. In the meantime, you are still enjoying the surroundings, the music and the company. You grab your husband's hand and sigh "Yes, life just couldn't get any better."
The food comes and everything looks just pleasing. Some of the things you tasted you really love, some of the things you didn't. Either way, you know that dessert is on its way. That thought in and of itself is just exciting! Then you see him, your waiter! Your wonderful, blessed waiter with a silver tray full of plates of chocolate cake! He comes and starts handing out plates to those you know. You look at the cake and to put it simply, it looks just divine. You're even more excited now! The waiter comes to your side and then passes you and your husband. You are shocked and think there must be some mistake. you don't know what to do, but rather than make a fuss you think, "Just wait, I will get my chocolate cake soon too."
Those that have their dessert are going on and on about how amazing the taste is. You smile, you are truly happy for them. Deep down you are anxious and their feelings only feed your curiosity and desire. Then you see the waiter again and think, "Ahhh, here he is." You notice that he starts handing out seconds and thirds to those that have already had their piece of cake. Your husband doesn't notice, he's busy chatting with the fellow next to him! Deep down though you get a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach. You know something is wrong, something is very, very wrong.
You ask the waiter, "Excuse me please. Where is my chocolate cake that I ordered"? The waiter just replies, "The baker has said that you must wait." He rushes off and not another word is said. Time goes on. You still enjoy the surroundings, the people and the conversations. All the while though, you can't get chocolate cake out of your mind. Time keeps creeping by and soon your husband notices too, "Where is our dessert?" You hold his hand and look into his loving eyes and think, "Even without chocolate cake, life is still good."
Time, however, creeps and it creeps. At moments it seems like it has even stopped. It's getting late and people are noticing you haven't received your dessert yet. Questions start arising and you just don't know how to respond. You look around other tables and notice that people are also getting their third, fourth and fifth servings of dessert. "Why" is all you have to lean upon.
You notice that others have ordered things for dessert besides chocolate cake. There is cherry pie, brownie ice cream sundaes, raspberry cheesecakes and such. They seem just as pleased, if not more pleased with their desserts and you wonder, "Should I order cherry pie too"? You talk to the waiter and he simply says, "I'm sorry ma'am, you just need to be patient and wait."
You are starting to burn inside. Despite all of your best efforts you are beginning to boil. You really want to jump on top of the table and stomp while shouting, "Where is my chocolate cake?" You don't though because you know that will get you no where! Instead you look around and notice that there are some that are refusing their chocolate cake. "It will make me fat" one says. "Ugh. I have enough already" another states. One woman, simply dumps her beautiful chocolate cake onto the floor.
As you look deeper around you, you notice there are a few others that are waiting too. Your heart goes out to them. You smile and wish there was something more you could do. You know their pain and it hurts. It really hurts.
Finally, the waiter comes and he has chocolate cake on that familiar beautiful silver platter...and he has enough for two. One for your husband and one for you! Your so elated with joy that you can't hardly stand it!!! You tell everyone at your table and they are just as happy for you. "We knew it would happen" they say. "You just needed to relax"! Little did they know that deep inside relaxing was the last thing you were feeling! You look at your husband. Tears are in both of your eyes. You carefully take a taste. It's such sweet, sweet perfection. You go to take another and just before you do the waiter comes and gently takes your plates away. "Something is wrong" he says. "Don't worry my dear, the time is soon."
There's confusion. Sadness. Anger. Above all though, you are just deeply and truly heartbroken. Heartbroken to the very core. You don't know what to do. You turn to others for support. They cry with you and too ask why. You take a deep breath and find the strength to go on. You have been given the promise that you will receive dessert. It is just not understood as to when. You decide to put your full trust in the baker. You reach far inside within yourself and find the effort to ask your husband to dance.
He looks at you and smiles..."Yes, I would love to dance with you my dear one." You both get up, leave the table and set off to dance.
As you are dancing, you get your bearings. You again begin to notice your surroundings. The beautiful surroundings that have so magically grabbed your attention in the first place. You remember the music, the sounds, the smell of the sweet flowers. You breath. That's all you can do. You breath and slowly begin to enjoy the moment again. Slowly, it all comes back to you. The things you love. Being with the person you love the most. The pains you have just felt are still there. Still vulnerable, but you feel life again. Yes, life is still good.
After quite a few dances, you both decide it's time to sit at your table. People still have their desserts and their chocolate cakes. Your space is still empty. You decide, however, to really focus on those around you. In doing so you find more joy. The desire for dessert is still there- but it's manageable. Time moves on.
Then suddenly, out of nowhere, your waiter appears. He has the biggest smile on his face. He is pleased to announce that you and your husband's dessert is finally here!! Your heart wells up with joy, but you're afraid too. You ask the waiter, "Will you take it away"? "No, this one was made especially for you."
You smile back, hardly believing that this could be true or real. You look at it and it's not a dessert you have ever seen before. It's then that you realize that the baker has made a dessert with all of your favorite colors and flavors. Careful detail was lovingly taken into every consideration. "How did He know that this is exactly what I wanted"? The waiter just smiles and says, "Because he knows and loves you." If you look, you can see him there. You look and at the door, through the little round window you see a gentle man with tears in his eyes. He is grinning from ear to ear and looking at you and your husband. You can't hardly see anymore because of all of the happy tears. You whisper a big "Thank You" and in your heart you feel that this simple phrase will never be enough.
You look at the people around you, they too have tears in their eyes. They too are smiling from ear to ear. Everything is so precious and tender now- even more so than when you first arrived here. It's then that you learn that the pains you have felt all along the way. The waiting, the crying, the agony. It's all been a special recipe to make this moment this much more wonderful and sacred.
In your soul you take a deep breath and slowly let out a big sigh of gratitude.
You grab your husband's hand and sigh again, "Yes, life just couldn't get any better.
Imagine yourself dressed up in your finest clothes. You and your sweet husband are attending a dinner together in one of the nicest restaurants in town. You both have planned, waited and saved for this evening. To say the least, you are very excited! You and your husband arrive and the atmosphere is more than you expected. Everyone around you is having a good time. The chandeliers are sparkling, candles are glowing and sweet soft music is playing in the background. To your pleasant surprise you see others there you know. You are seated with them and in your heart you think there just couldn't be anything better!
The table is just exquisite. Breathtaking really. The people at your table begin to talk to you in jolly conversation. You glance at the menu and you don't even know where to begin! You look over everything slowly and carefully, especially the dessert menu! All of your life you have been hearing about this restaurant's marvellous and divine desserts. Deep in your heart, you have been looking forward to enjoying dessert the most!
Everyone at your table orders their food. For dessert they all order chocolate cake. You think, "Hey that sounds perfect. I'll have chocolate cake too please."The waiter nods in approval and quickly swifts off to put in your order. In the meantime, you are still enjoying the surroundings, the music and the company. You grab your husband's hand and sigh "Yes, life just couldn't get any better."
The food comes and everything looks just pleasing. Some of the things you tasted you really love, some of the things you didn't. Either way, you know that dessert is on its way. That thought in and of itself is just exciting! Then you see him, your waiter! Your wonderful, blessed waiter with a silver tray full of plates of chocolate cake! He comes and starts handing out plates to those you know. You look at the cake and to put it simply, it looks just divine. You're even more excited now! The waiter comes to your side and then passes you and your husband. You are shocked and think there must be some mistake. you don't know what to do, but rather than make a fuss you think, "Just wait, I will get my chocolate cake soon too."
Those that have their dessert are going on and on about how amazing the taste is. You smile, you are truly happy for them. Deep down you are anxious and their feelings only feed your curiosity and desire. Then you see the waiter again and think, "Ahhh, here he is." You notice that he starts handing out seconds and thirds to those that have already had their piece of cake. Your husband doesn't notice, he's busy chatting with the fellow next to him! Deep down though you get a sick feeling in the pit of your stomach. You know something is wrong, something is very, very wrong.
You ask the waiter, "Excuse me please. Where is my chocolate cake that I ordered"? The waiter just replies, "The baker has said that you must wait." He rushes off and not another word is said. Time goes on. You still enjoy the surroundings, the people and the conversations. All the while though, you can't get chocolate cake out of your mind. Time keeps creeping by and soon your husband notices too, "Where is our dessert?" You hold his hand and look into his loving eyes and think, "Even without chocolate cake, life is still good."
Time, however, creeps and it creeps. At moments it seems like it has even stopped. It's getting late and people are noticing you haven't received your dessert yet. Questions start arising and you just don't know how to respond. You look around other tables and notice that people are also getting their third, fourth and fifth servings of dessert. "Why" is all you have to lean upon.
You notice that others have ordered things for dessert besides chocolate cake. There is cherry pie, brownie ice cream sundaes, raspberry cheesecakes and such. They seem just as pleased, if not more pleased with their desserts and you wonder, "Should I order cherry pie too"? You talk to the waiter and he simply says, "I'm sorry ma'am, you just need to be patient and wait."
You are starting to burn inside. Despite all of your best efforts you are beginning to boil. You really want to jump on top of the table and stomp while shouting, "Where is my chocolate cake?" You don't though because you know that will get you no where! Instead you look around and notice that there are some that are refusing their chocolate cake. "It will make me fat" one says. "Ugh. I have enough already" another states. One woman, simply dumps her beautiful chocolate cake onto the floor.
As you look deeper around you, you notice there are a few others that are waiting too. Your heart goes out to them. You smile and wish there was something more you could do. You know their pain and it hurts. It really hurts.
Finally, the waiter comes and he has chocolate cake on that familiar beautiful silver platter...and he has enough for two. One for your husband and one for you! Your so elated with joy that you can't hardly stand it!!! You tell everyone at your table and they are just as happy for you. "We knew it would happen" they say. "You just needed to relax"! Little did they know that deep inside relaxing was the last thing you were feeling! You look at your husband. Tears are in both of your eyes. You carefully take a taste. It's such sweet, sweet perfection. You go to take another and just before you do the waiter comes and gently takes your plates away. "Something is wrong" he says. "Don't worry my dear, the time is soon."
There's confusion. Sadness. Anger. Above all though, you are just deeply and truly heartbroken. Heartbroken to the very core. You don't know what to do. You turn to others for support. They cry with you and too ask why. You take a deep breath and find the strength to go on. You have been given the promise that you will receive dessert. It is just not understood as to when. You decide to put your full trust in the baker. You reach far inside within yourself and find the effort to ask your husband to dance.
He looks at you and smiles..."Yes, I would love to dance with you my dear one." You both get up, leave the table and set off to dance.
As you are dancing, you get your bearings. You again begin to notice your surroundings. The beautiful surroundings that have so magically grabbed your attention in the first place. You remember the music, the sounds, the smell of the sweet flowers. You breath. That's all you can do. You breath and slowly begin to enjoy the moment again. Slowly, it all comes back to you. The things you love. Being with the person you love the most. The pains you have just felt are still there. Still vulnerable, but you feel life again. Yes, life is still good.
After quite a few dances, you both decide it's time to sit at your table. People still have their desserts and their chocolate cakes. Your space is still empty. You decide, however, to really focus on those around you. In doing so you find more joy. The desire for dessert is still there- but it's manageable. Time moves on.
Then suddenly, out of nowhere, your waiter appears. He has the biggest smile on his face. He is pleased to announce that you and your husband's dessert is finally here!! Your heart wells up with joy, but you're afraid too. You ask the waiter, "Will you take it away"? "No, this one was made especially for you."
You smile back, hardly believing that this could be true or real. You look at it and it's not a dessert you have ever seen before. It's then that you realize that the baker has made a dessert with all of your favorite colors and flavors. Careful detail was lovingly taken into every consideration. "How did He know that this is exactly what I wanted"? The waiter just smiles and says, "Because he knows and loves you." If you look, you can see him there. You look and at the door, through the little round window you see a gentle man with tears in his eyes. He is grinning from ear to ear and looking at you and your husband. You can't hardly see anymore because of all of the happy tears. You whisper a big "Thank You" and in your heart you feel that this simple phrase will never be enough.
You look at the people around you, they too have tears in their eyes. They too are smiling from ear to ear. Everything is so precious and tender now- even more so than when you first arrived here. It's then that you learn that the pains you have felt all along the way. The waiting, the crying, the agony. It's all been a special recipe to make this moment this much more wonderful and sacred.
In your soul you take a deep breath and slowly let out a big sigh of gratitude.
You grab your husband's hand and sigh again, "Yes, life just couldn't get any better.
Adoption update... maybe? sort of? lol
Travis & I have talked a lot about adoption and where to go from here. We have decided that in Jan/Feb we will probably go to the bank and see about a loan. We would LOVE to do it now, but we have one too many credit cards that are harming our credit score. Soooo we figured it up and by Feb we will have those pesky ones paid off :). Sooo hopefully by Feb we can move on w/ things. We are still going to do the fundraising and just take out a loan for the amount that we will need (example: if we raise $3,000 we will take out a loan for $10,000 to pay for the other costs) I know that God has the perfect baby for us and when the time is right, we will be able to afford it. I just HATE the waiting! We will prob get a loan in Feb and sign w/ them and it will take about 3 months to complete the homestudy so hopefully by next summer we will be on the waiting list! I hope! okay, now I'm just rambling.
Its exciting to think about but scary at the same time. I just keep thinking and praying and hoping and saying to myself "maybe this time next year we will have a baby on the way!!". I cant't wait!
Here is a little something that my mom had put on facebook and I thought Id copy it here as well:
For those of you who may not know, "Crystal A. Bennett" is our youngest daughter. Her and her husband Travis met at 15 yrs old; they dated all through High School and college and were married 5 yrs ago. During the past 3 yrs they have battled with infertility. After much prayer, they have recently decided on domestic adoption. Crystal and Travis are both hard workers and have been employed since they were 16 yrs old. Crystal now works with 6 month – 1 yr olds, usually 8 at a time! She loves her job and all “her babies”. Travis works at the local High School as the “tech man” and teacher. They both also have a heart for the teenagers and are on the board of directors for High Country Youth Ministries. This past weekend, after an all day seminar, they have decided on an adoption agency. The “fees” involved are between $15-20K. Crystal and Travis work hard and save where they can; Crystal is a bargain shopper and clips coupons. However, like many of us they live from pay check to pay check. They have faith and trust in God that He will provide the needed funds to “bring their baby home” and bless them with the desire of their hearts. Please continue to pray for this wonderful couple and their future child. Also, if the Lord puts it on your heart to help them financially you can send a check to R-U-His Ministry, PO Box 1501, Jefferson, NC 28640, put “Bennett Baby” in the memo. Thanks for listening & I hope you have an awesome God filled day! ~ Annette (Daidone) DePalma
Its exciting to think about but scary at the same time. I just keep thinking and praying and hoping and saying to myself "maybe this time next year we will have a baby on the way!!". I cant't wait!
Here is a little something that my mom had put on facebook and I thought Id copy it here as well:
For those of you who may not know, "Crystal A. Bennett" is our youngest daughter. Her and her husband Travis met at 15 yrs old; they dated all through High School and college and were married 5 yrs ago. During the past 3 yrs they have battled with infertility. After much prayer, they have recently decided on domestic adoption. Crystal and Travis are both hard workers and have been employed since they were 16 yrs old. Crystal now works with 6 month – 1 yr olds, usually 8 at a time! She loves her job and all “her babies”. Travis works at the local High School as the “tech man” and teacher. They both also have a heart for the teenagers and are on the board of directors for High Country Youth Ministries. This past weekend, after an all day seminar, they have decided on an adoption agency. The “fees” involved are between $15-20K. Crystal and Travis work hard and save where they can; Crystal is a bargain shopper and clips coupons. However, like many of us they live from pay check to pay check. They have faith and trust in God that He will provide the needed funds to “bring their baby home” and bless them with the desire of their hearts. Please continue to pray for this wonderful couple and their future child. Also, if the Lord puts it on your heart to help them financially you can send a check to R-U-His Ministry, PO Box 1501, Jefferson, NC 28640, put “Bennett Baby” in the memo. Thanks for listening & I hope you have an awesome God filled day! ~ Annette (Daidone) DePalma
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
About us..
Hello! We are Travis & Crystal Bennett and we would like to thank you for taking the time in getting to know us. Travis & I are High School sweethearts and have been married for five years. We currently do not have any children but have been trying to expand our family for four years now with no luck. We hope to expand our family through adoption, as we both feel it is a wonderful gift that someone could give. We are able to provide the love, comfort and security that your child will need. We have a cat, Vince, and two dogs, Bella and Oreo, who are very playful and love children. We both love children and are very much involved with the children/youth in the county. We are active members at our church and are the youth leaders there. Travis is a Technician at the high school and has worked there for a little over four years. Travis has a very outgoing and fun personality; he loves to cut up but knows how to be serious when need be. He has a caring heart and would do anything for anyone. He is very active and likes to play outdoors. He is always busy doing something, as he doesn’t like to be still for very long. Travis would make an amazing father to a child who is in need of one. Travis comes from a large extended family, but only has one brother and a sister in law; together they have two small children. Crystal is a Day Care Teacher where she puts her amazing love for children to good use. She has a compassion that is only matched by her ability to instantly connect to young children. She is hard working in everything she does from her regular eight to five job to her everyday extracurricular activities. God has given Crystal all the tools to be an amazing mother if given the chance. Crystal comes from a family of two brothers and two sisters; she also has a niece and a nephew who live in New York with her sister. We live in a 3 bedroom, 1 bath home in the middle of town. We have a nice yard with room for a swing set and room to run around and play. We are just a couple of miles from the park, the local ice-cream place, and the movie theater. Thank you for taking the time to read all about us
Read more: http://growinourhearts.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html#ixzz1Xz5AXV7I
Read more: http://growinourhearts.blogspot.com/2011_04_01_archive.html#ixzz1Xz5AXV7I
Monday, September 12, 2011
Threads of Hope Fundraiser
We are excited to announce this new fundraiser (thanks to my brother, Bobby). For this fundraiser we have paired up with Threads of Hope, Inc. Threads of Hope bracelets are made by Philippine women and sold for a source of income there. To read more about how Threads of Hope got started and what exactly they do: http://threadsofhope.com.ph/about.htm
We are lucky enough that Threads of Hope wanted to pair with us for an adoption fundraiser. For this fundraiser we are selling the bracelets for $2 each or 3 for $5. We will receive half of the profit and Threads of Hope will receive the other half. Not only are you helping us, you are helping Threads of Hope as well :).Here is a link to the bracelets that they make and sell (I am not sure right now what ones they are sending us. When they come in the mail, I will take a pic and post for you). If you have any specific color combo that you are interested in, let me know and I can take pics of the ones I have. http://threadsofhope.com.ph/gallery3.htm
If you would like to purchase and need to mail a check, let me know and I can send the address. If you would like to pay through paypal, let me know as well (paypal charges a small fee and I would need to figure that in so I can send the right amount to Threads of Hope at the end). Thank you!!!
We are lucky enough that Threads of Hope wanted to pair with us for an adoption fundraiser. For this fundraiser we are selling the bracelets for $2 each or 3 for $5. We will receive half of the profit and Threads of Hope will receive the other half. Not only are you helping us, you are helping Threads of Hope as well :).Here is a link to the bracelets that they make and sell (I am not sure right now what ones they are sending us. When they come in the mail, I will take a pic and post for you). If you have any specific color combo that you are interested in, let me know and I can take pics of the ones I have. http://threadsofhope.com.ph/gallery3.htm
If you would like to purchase and need to mail a check, let me know and I can send the address. If you would like to pay through paypal, let me know as well (paypal charges a small fee and I would need to figure that in so I can send the right amount to Threads of Hope at the end). Thank you!!!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Adoption Seminar
Yesterday, Sept 10, Travis & I went to Raleigh to attend and adoption seminar and get more information about the adoption process. We learned what open adoption was about and what is involved (I learned a lot of info about that), the fees and exactly where our money went and who it went to, and how long the actual process would take.
It was a lot of information and with that being said, yes, it was a lot of info, but it was also overwhelming at the same time.
The next step would be for us to to fill out an application ($250 fee that is non refundable), and sign up for the weekend intensive ($950 fee that goes toward the total of our adoption in the end). We then need to pay $9,750 at the weekend intensive when we contract with the agency. That money includes the homestudy fee, the making of profile, the fingerprinting, criminal checks, etc. Once we are matched w/ a birth mom we will pay $1500 and then another $1500 when the baby is born. There is also around $5000 of fees that MIGHT be aquired, but we do not know yet until we get into all of it, so its good to have in the bank, just incase.
All of that is a lot, but I have faith and trust that God will provide and He will be there every step of the way. We are looking into grants, but most of the grants you need to have a homestudy or at least be signed and contracted with an agency. For us to do so, we need to pay the $9,000 needed to contract with them. I am scared, thinking what if we never get the money, but I know that all I need to do now is rely on God and pray that He provides all that we need.
Please be in prayer for us during this time, as we know in our hearts this is what we need to do. And if anyone happens to have $15k laying around that we can borrow until we get our tax credit back (we get $12k though-not $15k-lol) we would appreciate it! HAHA.
It was a lot of information and with that being said, yes, it was a lot of info, but it was also overwhelming at the same time.
The next step would be for us to to fill out an application ($250 fee that is non refundable), and sign up for the weekend intensive ($950 fee that goes toward the total of our adoption in the end). We then need to pay $9,750 at the weekend intensive when we contract with the agency. That money includes the homestudy fee, the making of profile, the fingerprinting, criminal checks, etc. Once we are matched w/ a birth mom we will pay $1500 and then another $1500 when the baby is born. There is also around $5000 of fees that MIGHT be aquired, but we do not know yet until we get into all of it, so its good to have in the bank, just incase.
All of that is a lot, but I have faith and trust that God will provide and He will be there every step of the way. We are looking into grants, but most of the grants you need to have a homestudy or at least be signed and contracted with an agency. For us to do so, we need to pay the $9,000 needed to contract with them. I am scared, thinking what if we never get the money, but I know that all I need to do now is rely on God and pray that He provides all that we need.
Please be in prayer for us during this time, as we know in our hearts this is what we need to do. And if anyone happens to have $15k laying around that we can borrow until we get our tax credit back (we get $12k though-not $15k-lol) we would appreciate it! HAHA.
Friday, September 2, 2011
On this date in 2010....
(wow, 3 posts in one night-shocker)
On facebook, I have noticed a thing called "On this date in 2010".
On this date in 2010....
I was one of the happiest gals in the whole world!
I was preparing my body (and my mind) for the best thing that was ever supposed to happen to Travis & I.
I was getting ready to have 3 perfect embryos put into what people call a "forever home".
I was so scared, nervous, excited and ready. I was ready to become a mom. To have a little person NEED me, want me and love me unconditionally.
I was preparing my home to be clean and tidy so I didn't do anything to hurt those precious embryos and hurt the chances of it not working.
On this date in 2010....
I did not realize that the month after was going to be the hardest of my life.....
that my heart was going to be shattered in a million pieces.
I did not know that God had other plans for our babies, and our lives...... and that we'd be moving on towards adoption.
I didn't know that I would fall more in love w/ my husband and w/ God then ever in my life. That I would draw near to HIM in my time of need.
So when I read the things titled "On this day in 2010" on my facebook, Yes, I get sad, but I know that on THAT date, at that time, that was what God had in store for me.
On facebook, I have noticed a thing called "On this date in 2010".
On this date in 2010....
I was one of the happiest gals in the whole world!
I was preparing my body (and my mind) for the best thing that was ever supposed to happen to Travis & I.
I was getting ready to have 3 perfect embryos put into what people call a "forever home".
I was so scared, nervous, excited and ready. I was ready to become a mom. To have a little person NEED me, want me and love me unconditionally.
I was preparing my home to be clean and tidy so I didn't do anything to hurt those precious embryos and hurt the chances of it not working.
On this date in 2010....
I did not realize that the month after was going to be the hardest of my life.....
that my heart was going to be shattered in a million pieces.
I did not know that God had other plans for our babies, and our lives...... and that we'd be moving on towards adoption.
I didn't know that I would fall more in love w/ my husband and w/ God then ever in my life. That I would draw near to HIM in my time of need.
So when I read the things titled "On this day in 2010" on my facebook, Yes, I get sad, but I know that on THAT date, at that time, that was what God had in store for me.
Anything new?
not really. Lol
We have one more week until we go to Raleigh for our Adoption Seminar session at Independent Adoption Center. I am excited, yet scared. I am scared because I know it will be A LOT of information to take in all at one time. We will get a lot of information Im sure. I am excited bc I need this step in the right direction :).
We are also having an Adoption Fundraiser Movie/Dinner:). November 3, Ashe County Armory, $5 a plate (Spaghetti, salad, dessert and drink). We are unsure of the movie yet! Let me know if you would like a ticket for a meal :).
Other than that, nothing really going on :).
We have one more week until we go to Raleigh for our Adoption Seminar session at Independent Adoption Center. I am excited, yet scared. I am scared because I know it will be A LOT of information to take in all at one time. We will get a lot of information Im sure. I am excited bc I need this step in the right direction :).
We are also having an Adoption Fundraiser Movie/Dinner:). November 3, Ashe County Armory, $5 a plate (Spaghetti, salad, dessert and drink). We are unsure of the movie yet! Let me know if you would like a ticket for a meal :).
Other than that, nothing really going on :).
Two Farmers...
Two farmers prayed for rain, but only one farmer prepared his field for the rain. He trusted God for it. God will send rain, when He is ready. You need to prepare your field.
I am sitting here tonight, in my bed, bawling my head off watching Facing the Giants. I have seen this movie over and over, and each time I have gotten a different message (Maybe bc Ive seen it at different points in our fertility journey?). This storty stuck out in my mind tonight. That God will give us the rain for our fields when it is HIS time, not ours. The Lord is the the ONLY one who can open, and close, the doors in our lives.
Please be praying. Not just for us and our baby that is out there, but for others. There are so many women, and men, who are trying, hurting, longing and aching for that baby that may never be. I know that God has a GOOD and WONDERFUL plan for each and every one of them! God will NOT let you down, and he will NOT fail you! To each and every one of you who are in those "shoes" I am praying for you every day!
I am sitting here tonight, in my bed, bawling my head off watching Facing the Giants. I have seen this movie over and over, and each time I have gotten a different message (Maybe bc Ive seen it at different points in our fertility journey?). This storty stuck out in my mind tonight. That God will give us the rain for our fields when it is HIS time, not ours. The Lord is the the ONLY one who can open, and close, the doors in our lives.
Please be praying. Not just for us and our baby that is out there, but for others. There are so many women, and men, who are trying, hurting, longing and aching for that baby that may never be. I know that God has a GOOD and WONDERFUL plan for each and every one of them! God will NOT let you down, and he will NOT fail you! To each and every one of you who are in those "shoes" I am praying for you every day!
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