Fundraising and Finances

      When we started looking into adoption almost a year ago, we were initially looking towards international adoption.  This is still something we'd like to consider in the future, but at this point in life it is a very long process (i.e. 1-3 years) and very costly ($18-$30,000).  That is part of why this domestic adoption has us so excited.  It will be much faster and much more reasonable. 
      As a couple we went through Dave Ramsey's "Financial Peace University" and have made great strides in re-organizing our finances.  In doing this we've set aside a nice nest egg for the adoption and are trusting God's provision for the "gap" that may occur. 
      Right now we are looking into fundraising options, but we are coming up a little short.  Several of the good ideas we have thought of are being used by groups in our church to raise money for their projects.  If you have any ideas, skills, or items you would care to donate, or if you would simply like to make a financial gift it would be a huge blessing to us.
       We have the support of our church; they have agreed to send any money they receive for adoptions to bless our efforts.  So if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation, checks can be sent to:
Harpeth Community Church 1101 Gardener Dr. Franklin, TN 37064.  Don't mention our names specifically on the check, just put "adoption" in the memo line.
      More than anything through this process we would love your prayers and support.  It's been a fast and crazy road so far and won't slow down anytime soon.  We're realizing that our baby is due in 7 weeks!  We are preparing the baby's room and anxiously awaiting the doctor's appointment where we will find out the baby's gender!  We feel such a huge covering of prayers and love from all of our friends and family.  Thanks for being a part of our lives during this amazing time!