tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43876890220449829492024-02-18T17:49:47.621-08:00Give1Save1-AsiaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.comBlogger188125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-4421080934839948812013-10-20T14:23:00.002-07:002013-10-20T14:23:43.272-07:00The Merge!!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Hey, how's it going today? I'm enjoying our Sunday and writing the last post for the ASIA blog! We are MERGING to one big happy blog! Go take a look at</span> <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://giveonesaveone.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">GiveOneSaveOne</a>. </span></b><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-9677079808326106432013-10-17T16:46:00.000-07:002013-10-17T16:46:01.920-07:00AwesomenessSo far, <i><b>the Potgeters</b></i> have raised over $3100!!! Yahooo! They are extremely grateful for your gift. It's really been so fun to watch their total grow and grow all week. <br />
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If you want to do it again, check back here every week. We LOVE to bless our families of the week! <br />
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Remember, we're merging to one blog......follow us, like us on Facebook and write it on your calendar. $1/week for a year is $52! Totally doable. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-80374609063077245902013-10-15T16:30:00.000-07:002013-10-15T19:07:14.456-07:00Update AND A Request**The <a href="http://doublecranes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Potgeters </b></a>are <s>almost at $2100 </s> {<----old news} <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: purple;">close to $2600!!!</span></b> Yayyyyy for a great week! Thanks to those who've given!**<br />
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Happy fall!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-19597546553224152692013-10-14T07:31:00.001-07:002013-10-14T07:31:34.800-07:00Potgeter Update! Well, happy Monday to you! Time for an update. (Already??--Yep!) Have you seen the Potgeter's total so far? OVER $1200!!! What?? When I went to sleep last night, it was around $250:) Woohoo!! Keep it up, friends! (and family!) They are using the money raised for plane tickets, so know that every dollar is much appreciated. Be sure and watch their video if you haven't already. Want to follow along on their blog? <a href="http://doublecranes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">This is the link</a>.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-34235596603223054652013-10-13T10:00:00.000-07:002013-10-13T10:00:03.186-07:00Meet The Potgeters!Hey, happy Fall!! We have a family this week for you to support, so get those $1s ready! Since it's been a couple of weeks since our last family, you may have $2 to give! Get crazy!<br />
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Meet <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">the Potgeters</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span> <i>Mark and Jodi</i> (and big brother Camden) are adopting a little girl from China. The Potgeters felt led to adopt from China and have been matched with their daughter through the Waiting Child Program. They hope to travel in December! Read more about the Potgeters on their blog, <a href="http://doublecranes.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><b>Double Cranes</b></a><b>.</b> Will you give them $1 and help them out today? Go ahead and watch their video first.....<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-86080944089533576652013-10-02T17:38:00.001-07:002013-10-02T17:38:44.612-07:00Travel TipsHey there! I've been traveling lately, so I've been away from the blog, but now I'm back. Only for a while here, though, because we're merging SOON! Very soon!! First you've heard of this? Read about it <a href="http://give1save1asia.blogspot.com/2013/08/togetherness.html" target="_blank">here.</a> We're all super excited!<br />
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We'll be bringing our daughter home soon, so I need travel tips. What are some "must haves" for traveling with a toddler? Internationally. On a plane. A very long flight. With a child who speaks a different language. What worked for you? My plan is to bring a few books, our iPad, some snacks for the hotel and plane (let's be real....those are for me, too), and a few toys. What about you? Strollers vs carriers? Take lots of food or buy in country? A variety of toys or keep it simple?<br />
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Thanks for following along. Our last family of the week, the Groves family, raised $799 during their time here! <br />
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If you have a minute, go take the super short survey (anonymous) on our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Give1Save1Asia" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page. We want to hear from you:)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-23172307694738472052013-10-01T09:43:00.001-07:002013-10-01T09:43:54.301-07:00Holidays And Birth Families<div class="MsoNormal">
It’s that time of the year. The beginning of the holiday
season where my Pinterest board is showing DIY costumes, Thanksgiving crafts,
and new Christmas traditions to start. And as I reflect upon this, I remember
that not too long ago the holiday season was a time of great sadness for me.
And now I get to fully enjoy the true meaning of the season with my son. Yet, I
feel the empathy for a mom out there who is heartbroken and sad during this
time of the year. One thing that is hard for others to understand is that
adoption, while it is a beautiful and joyous thing, is from sadness. Sadness
that can last a lifetime for birthmoms while we are enjoying the blessings. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me tell you a little bit about my family. Hudson, my
energetic, funny, and loving two year old was adopted domestically as an infant
through an open adoption. The relationship with his birthmom has not been easy.
In fact, it was one of the hardest relationships I have ever had. But we worked
through it and it is a beautiful thing, for all involved. Not many understand
why we chose to do an open adoption, or even keep it open with some of the
things that happened. But, I fought for this relationship for my son and I am
so glad I did. Now we are currently in the process of adopting another son from
Africa. He is legally ours, but still lives on the other side of the world. And
someday he will be home, but not before this holiday season.<o:p></o:p></div>
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When we started this adoption we were told we would travel
4-6 months after receiving our referral. After months of waiting and grieving 3
lost referrals, we received news that things were changing and it would be
closer to a year before we could bring him home. And this holiday season is
particularly hard, because this month will mark 6 months since receiving his referral,
I thought we would be home. But now I see this change, this experience, has
given me empathy for Hudson’s birthmom that I wouldn’t have otherwise. Of
course I was compassionate and understanding. But no one can really know what
it feels like to have a child that is yours, which you love, and have called
your son since you first saw their face and not be with them during the
holidays. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I now have a good relationship with our birthmom, but twice
a year I have come to expect anger from her: May and December. May is of course
Mother’s Day, how could she not hurt?! This past Mother’s Day I felt her pain
as I celebrated with one son here to hug and another sick half a world away.
And then for our birthmom she relives the pain of the day she gave birth to a
son she doesn’t raise. To a son she doesn’t get to rock to sleep when he is
sick, or kiss every night before he goes to bed. It’s a hard month. And I get
it. And last December, I thought I understood her pain at Christmas. I knew
what it was like once to long for a child to watch experience the joy on
Christmas morning, but I was wrong. It is not the same hurt. And unfortunately,
as I am buying gifts for my son who won’t be here this Christmas, I see her
pain is much deeper than mine was when I longed for a child to hold. <o:p></o:p></div>
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So, we celebrate and honor her. We call her on the Saturday
before Mother’s Day, which is actually Birthmom’s Day. We make her gifts and
Hudson colors on her card. We call her on his birthday and send her pictures.
At Christmas we have incorporated some if her Christmas traditions into ours to
and call her Christmas morning. This Christmas we are incorporating traditions
from our next little one’s country into ours. So as you are experiencing such
joy and happiness this time of year, make sure you take the time to remember
someone out there is hurting. Someone is trying to push back the tears and
enjoy the season. Honor them and the blessing they graciously and selflessly
gave you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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What are some things you have done to honor your child’s birthmom,
whether or not you know who she is? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Blackadder ITC"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Blessings,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Blackadder ITC"; font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Kristie <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-47201935412557318022013-09-25T05:08:00.000-07:002013-09-25T05:08:17.841-07:00Dumplings!<span style="font-size: large;">In keeping with Tonya's posts about food I figured I would share my most recent experience in the world of Chinese cooking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm trying ya'll. My boy loves his Chinese food, but I'm a little too steeped in American ways and not nearly patient enough. These Chinese cooks spend forever on their food! But every so often I can give it a whirl.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Two cups of flour to 1 1/2 cups of water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(I added a bit more flour as it seemed tacky to me)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So mix it with your hands. Yep your hands.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let it sit for two hours.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knead it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let it sit for two hours...again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knead it...again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let it sit overnight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dude, I warned you...two whole days.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The next day you roll it out at thin as possible and cut it into round circles</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">about six inches in diameter.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You can add and choose your own fillings but this is what I used.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I cooked the pork a day in advance.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I put the pork into the steamer with green onions on the side for flavor. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(Forgive me, I was out of leeks)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I then chopped very finely an onion and more green onions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">*You must drain as much water from the onions or vegetables as possible*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wrap them in cheesecloth and twist until water drips out of the cloth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mix ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil in with the veggies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Shred the pork very finely or grind it in a processor.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now, take those blessed little circles of dough that you currently want to scream at and </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">place a scoop of the meat mixture slightly off center, wet the edges of the circle.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pinch from both the left side and right side into the middle.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-27289839182220408172013-09-12T18:48:00.001-07:002013-09-12T18:48:50.523-07:00Bujnosek Family AND An Additional Opportunity!Thanks for supporting the Bujnosek family this week. They're SOOOO close to $200! Can you help bump them up a bit? They are traveling NEXT month!!<br />
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<br />"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">There are <b><i>31 babies</i></b> that need mosquito protection nets in this orphanage! My lofty goal is that pe</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">rhaps we can provide each child with a net for their crib/sleeping space. This will reduce their chance of being bitten by a disease carrying mosquito at night by up to 90%! The nets I am purchasing are <i>World Health Organization endorsed and insecticide treated</i> (necessary for full protection) and cost <b>$13/net</b>. I will order them personally, receive them at my house and ensure they are delivered to the orphanage. If we end up with more net donations then we need I will use any excess to order wind-up (no batteries required) flashlights (Cost is $10 for 2 flashlights on amazon.com). There are very frequent power outages and the "mamas" that care for the children are finding it very difficult to feed bottles and care for sick babies in the middle of the night with no power. Thanks for helping these babies!"</span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;">Okay, I know you're already on board and ready to donate. <u>Get on your paypal</u> and send a gift (remember, by choosing "sending $ to fam/friends" you can avoid the fees) Send your gift to: </span></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><br /></span></span><div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-68327679961309651392013-09-09T10:59:00.001-07:002013-09-09T10:59:13.001-07:00Not Alone {LINK}Remember our friend <a href="http://embracingtheodyssey.com/" target="_blank">Camille</a>? She graciously wrote a <a href="http://give1save1asia.blogspot.com/2013/07/adopting-older-kids-from-mama-whos-been.html" target="_blank">blog post</a> for us a few weeks ago and today, she is featured at the <a href="http://createdforcareretreat.blogspot.com/2013/09/youre-not-alone.html" target="_blank">Created For Care</a> site!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-17316917434992173262013-09-08T15:06:00.004-07:002013-09-08T15:06:51.772-07:00Meet The Bujnosek Family!Happy Sunday to you! It's time to meet the <span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: red;">Bujnosek</span></b> <span style="color: red;"><b>family</b></span></span>, <i><b>our family of the week</b></i>!<br />
Jason and Tanya have one beautiful daughter and are very close to bringing home a sweet 18 month old baby girl from China! Would you like to help them out this week? You can give your $1 and share this blog post on your own Facebook page, blog and Twitter. It all adds up!<br />
Watch the Bujnosek's video and get ready to give!<br />
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You can visit their blog at <a href="http://bujnosekfamily.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Bujnosek Family</a>. Ready to give? You can donate over there>>>> on the right side of our blog:) THANKS!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-29901170767223205252013-09-06T08:43:00.000-07:002013-09-06T08:43:49.674-07:00Roepnack UpdateHey there! Happy Friday and thanks for stopping by the blog.<br />
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<i><u>Thank you</u> for supporting the Roepnacks this week. They have an ongoing puzzle piece fundraiser that you can learn more about at <b><a href="http://roepnack.blogspot.com/2013/08/adopting-again-our-daughter-with.html" target="_blank">their blog.</a> </b>They have 135 pieces left. Finishing this puzzle fundraiser will take them over the 1/2 way mark of their total fundraising need. Interested?</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-73417618685607715902013-09-04T16:07:00.002-07:002013-09-04T16:07:37.596-07:00Roepnack BlessingsThe Roepnack family is having a wonderful week of being prayed for, given to, and supported. The adoption community is close knit and those that support us are part of that community. <i>So, thank you!</i><br />
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Read what a sweet, fellow adoptive mom (<a href="http://www.owlhaven.net/2013/09/03/real-diamonds/" target="_blank">Mary Ostyn</a>) shared on her own blog about the Roepnacks......and while they have never met in person, their shared love for God's children connects them. As it connects all of us.<br />
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<b><i>Visit her blog at </i></b><a href="http://www.owlhaven.net/2013/09/03/real-diamonds/" target="_blank"><b><i>Owl Haven</i></b></a><b><i> and see if you can relate. I can.</i></b><br />
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If you missed Sunday's post, <a href="http://give1save1asia.blogspot.com/2013/09/meet-roepnack-family.html" target="_blank">here ya go</a>:) You can read more about Paul and Missy Roepnack and their sweet family on <a href="http://roepnack.blogspot.com/2013/08/fools-from-beginning.html" target="_blank">their blog</a>. (there are some super cute photos there, too!)<br />
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We (fellow adoptive mamas) feature an adoptive family for 1 week and allow them to fundraise by sharing our blog posts on social media, blogs, email and word of mouth. We ask <b>YOU</b> to pray for our family of the week, give $1 and share their story. <i>Very simple</i>. We ask <b>the family</b> to promote their week and it all comes together with a week of dollars adding up to a<i> big blessing</i> <b>for the family and their supporters</b>!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-38627928418169169182013-09-02T18:06:00.000-07:002013-09-02T18:06:20.094-07:00Monday's UpdateHappy Labor Day! I hope you're enjoying your long weekend as much as I am!<br />
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Thanks so much to everyone who has visited the blog and donated to the Roepnacks! They've raised $625 so far thanks to you! The Roepnacks are so grateful for you supporting their adoption AND sharing their story--they want to share the gospel as much as or more than they want to share about their adoption of Haven. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-19437850272566237272013-09-01T20:13:00.000-07:002013-09-02T17:03:32.970-07:00Meet the Roepnack Family!It's Sunday night and you know what that means on our blog......time to introduce you to our family of the week! <br />
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<b>Paul and Missy Roepnack </b>are adopting a BEAUTIFUL daughter from China, <a href="http://roepnack.blogspot.com/2013/08/fools-from-beginning.html" target="_blank">named Haven</a>.<br />
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This sweet girl will join her brother and 3 sisters at home. This will also be the Roepnack's 3rd adoption and we are thrilled to be able to share in their journey. I think you will love their video--it shows the Roepnack family's heart in a very real way.<br />
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After you watch their video, visit <i style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.roepnack.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">their blog </a> </i>to see how you can be a part of the Roepnack story.<br />
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Are you ready to give your dollar? You can <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://www.roepnack.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">donate on their blog</a> (using the "donate" button)</b></span> and while you're there, you can read more about their puzzle piece fundraiser, their family, and their adoption story. Thank you for your generosity!<br />
Enjoy your Labor Day and have a wonderful week!<br />
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The <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/labahn-family-adoption?aff=bn1zb&utm_source=bn1zb&utm_medium=widget&utm_campaign=labahn-family-adoption" target="_blank"><b>LaBahn </b></a>family will be on our blog through Sunday and then we'll have a new family to introduce. Thank you for supporting each other! Enjoy your weekend:)<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-76393934220541311842013-08-28T17:55:00.002-07:002013-08-28T17:55:14.856-07:00Being PreparedI'm adopting a toddler! She should be joining our family very soon, so I've been getting our house ready for her. We have to baby-proof everything, put the finishing touches on her room, we just bought a booster seat for our dining room and I'm in the market for a car seat. Busy, busy! But, more importantly, we're trying to prepare for her needs. I've been reading, trying to gain a better understanding of what she may experience when she leaves the home she knows and joins ours.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-20543624217038624502013-08-25T19:06:00.000-07:002013-08-25T19:07:03.624-07:00LaBahn Family!Please welcome the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><b>LaBahn</b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #073763;"> famil</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #274e13;">y</span> to our blog! <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Jacob and Jenny LaBahn</span></b> are adopting a sweet little boy from China and he will be welcomed by his brother and sisters, Jesse, Keenon, Hannah and Hudson. This will also be their third adoption from China. <br />
You will LOVE their video....their family looks so fun!<br />
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you watch the video (see it over on the right side??) then you "back this fundraiser" on <a href="https://www.purecharity.com/labahn-family-adoption" target="_blank">Pure Charity</a> and give to the LeBahn family. Your donation goes to their adoption agency and you get a tax deductible receipt. And they will be very grateful!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08399077453242153825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4387689022044982949.post-76820099448588118932013-08-21T09:52:00.001-07:002013-08-21T09:52:24.458-07:00Update and Giveaway Winner! Last week, you gave $906.96! AND, it was doubled through their matching grant! So, the Hudson family ended up with $1813.92!! Such a blessing!<br />
Also, the winner of the Coach Handbag was <b>Lisa Harmon</b>! Congrats, Lisa!! Contact us here or on Facebook and we'll get your info to Misty. <br />
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