Thank you Lizzie...you gave me the encouragement to do my own...for our girls...
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Juliet
Well, as I sit here tonight...I was pretty much down because of dossier not there, it's gonna be at least another week before submission...WHAT IF SDA closes early...I just decided to shut it all down and go to bed! I have had what my heart could take. So, of course, "something" made me get "Letters to Juliet" tonight...to watch...It was such a fantastic movie in so many ways...but the whole time...of all things...I was thinking of Anne Marie. So many times I think of her...but especially tonight. In the movie, Sophie gets overlooked, interrupted, looked through, and basically ignored by, well, everyone...with the exception of Claire...Sophie tries so hard to be heard, but it seems the only one listening is Claire...Anne Marie is calling but no one hears her...there are so many praying for her and speaking of her, but no one has heard her voice. I hear it every night in my dreams...if only...WHAT IF...if so she would be Sophie Juliet...and everyone would hear her...
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Update on our "process"
Well, after a whole LOT of stuff and redo's of the redo's...on a VERY significant day...9/11...our dossier is complete! First thing Monday morning...my birthday...we will mail our dossier to Eastern Europe...This is very big! So hopefully, we will be submitted by the 23rd of September...which would be awesome! They only submit on Thursdays...so it is important to get this in as quick as we can because they will close for 2 weeks for dossier submission...but I am trying hard to understand...everything happens for a reason...so...I am praying for the dates, but know it is in His time...
For upcoming events, we are doing a spaghetti dinner fundraiser...I am super excited about that, because we still need a good bit more money just to make sure we have enough...
Along with the dinner we will be having a silent auction...we already have some pretty neat stuff...so keep watching...I am also cleaning out and selling stuff on craigslist...every penny counts...don't forget you can make a tax deductible donation to our girls...go to: www.reecesrainbow.org/sponsorvandyck.html
Thank you all for your prayers and support...we could have never done this without you...
In His time...Jenny
For upcoming events, we are doing a spaghetti dinner fundraiser...I am super excited about that, because we still need a good bit more money just to make sure we have enough...
Along with the dinner we will be having a silent auction...we already have some pretty neat stuff...so keep watching...I am also cleaning out and selling stuff on craigslist...every penny counts...don't forget you can make a tax deductible donation to our girls...go to: www.reecesrainbow.org/sponsorvandyck.html
Thank you all for your prayers and support...we could have never done this without you...
In His time...Jenny
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Almost done
Hello all,
This is the very excited father of almost 5, Joe...I am home for a little bit and we are almost done with the dossier and ready to send it to the Eastern Europe. We ran into a little snag this past week, besides learning that the GOV'T was ready to send Anastasia to the institution, even though we have committed to her, this totally destroyed us, but we recovered and had to redo our physicals so we went to the MD who initially did our physicals last fall and she refused to redo them since she has changed her mind about us adopting, who the hell is she...we pay her to practice medicine, not for her freaking opinion...both of these on the same day...well we found another MD who is a total angel who did our physicals the very next day, even though we have never even met her...so our faith in humanity is renewed now if the will keep our oldest angel until we get there...be safe...
Joe
This is the very excited father of almost 5, Joe...I am home for a little bit and we are almost done with the dossier and ready to send it to the Eastern Europe. We ran into a little snag this past week, besides learning that the GOV'T was ready to send Anastasia to the institution, even though we have committed to her, this totally destroyed us, but we recovered and had to redo our physicals so we went to the MD who initially did our physicals last fall and she refused to redo them since she has changed her mind about us adopting, who the hell is she...we pay her to practice medicine, not for her freaking opinion...both of these on the same day...well we found another MD who is a total angel who did our physicals the very next day, even though we have never even met her...so our faith in humanity is renewed now if the will keep our oldest angel until we get there...be safe...
Joe
Monday, July 19, 2010
$10 for 10
Thanks to a wonderful lady...who came up with this idea...
As you know we are in the process of adopting…in fact, we are nearing the end of our journey. However, we still have a way to go…so we need to ask this of you…
Some of you have asked why this adoption will cost so much. Well this is the breakdown of our adoption cost. This can be quit depressing for me to think about.
Adoption Breakdown
$2000 home study
$1000 USCIS; fingerprinting
$5000 flights
$8600 facilitator fees
$1700 first trip lodging
$1100 second trip lodging
$450 first trip food and other supplies
$250 second trip food and other supplies
$600 passport
$550 medical and visa
$2000 transportation in country
$1000 orphanage donation/dossier preparation costs
If you are adopting another child, which we are, expect $4k-$5k in additional fees.
That's it. That's all it takes. Wow! typing it out and reading this can really stress a person out. But it's okay I refuse to let this consume me. I know God will work this out. My trust is in Him.
Therefore, we have come up with a challenge (another family helped us with this):
A challenge $10 for 10
It almost seems as though I have a theme going with the number ten. I am sending a challenge from me to you. The quickest I heard some one raise enough money for an international adoption is just a few short weeks and actually I think it was less, and she was 11. So before I began here is my perspective on ten dollars.
$10 what it means to most of us.
* couple of coffees from a fancy cafe
* one movie ticket maybe a super small kids size drink to go with it.
* A large pizza
* 4 gallons of gas
* 6 pack of beer
* 2 movies at blockbuster
* The gamble we take on the local lottery
and on and on.......
Here is what $10 dollars is to our Baby Beauties (I think these serve to be numbered)
#1 It's being called a daughter/son, sister/brother, grandchild, and niece/nephew.
#2 They will be loved and cherished
#3 They will wake up to hope everyday
#4 they will know they have value
#5 They will feel the sunshine on there face and sand between there toes.
#6 They will eat when they are hungry
#7 They will feel the comfort of laying on a bed at night and know they can get out when they wake up.
#8 They will have a mommy and daddy to call their own.
I could go on and on but I have one last thing.
They will know they are perfectly made and that they are children of God.
So I am asking if you would consider donating $10 for 10 weeks because what’s it to us anyway? Would you be willing to give up a few small things to save a life? Please leave a comment with your email or email me at jennylovescandles@yahoo.com if you are willing to take the 10 for 10 challenge. There will be several ways for you to make payments and you will get two photos for your fridge to remind you of our Baby Beauties. I will be making a blessings quilt for the babies beds, one square will have your name on it. We want to remember all who gave to save them. Thank you so much and as always prayers are always welcome and needed.
In Christ
Joe and Jenny
As you know we are in the process of adopting…in fact, we are nearing the end of our journey. However, we still have a way to go…so we need to ask this of you…
Some of you have asked why this adoption will cost so much. Well this is the breakdown of our adoption cost. This can be quit depressing for me to think about.
Adoption Breakdown
$2000 home study
$1000 USCIS; fingerprinting
$5000 flights
$8600 facilitator fees
$1700 first trip lodging
$1100 second trip lodging
$450 first trip food and other supplies
$250 second trip food and other supplies
$600 passport
$550 medical and visa
$2000 transportation in country
$1000 orphanage donation/dossier preparation costs
If you are adopting another child, which we are, expect $4k-$5k in additional fees.
That's it. That's all it takes. Wow! typing it out and reading this can really stress a person out. But it's okay I refuse to let this consume me. I know God will work this out. My trust is in Him.
Therefore, we have come up with a challenge (another family helped us with this):
A challenge $10 for 10
It almost seems as though I have a theme going with the number ten. I am sending a challenge from me to you. The quickest I heard some one raise enough money for an international adoption is just a few short weeks and actually I think it was less, and she was 11. So before I began here is my perspective on ten dollars.
$10 what it means to most of us.
* couple of coffees from a fancy cafe
* one movie ticket maybe a super small kids size drink to go with it.
* A large pizza
* 4 gallons of gas
* 6 pack of beer
* 2 movies at blockbuster
* The gamble we take on the local lottery
and on and on.......
Here is what $10 dollars is to our Baby Beauties (I think these serve to be numbered)
#1 It's being called a daughter/son, sister/brother, grandchild, and niece/nephew.
#2 They will be loved and cherished
#3 They will wake up to hope everyday
#4 they will know they have value
#5 They will feel the sunshine on there face and sand between there toes.
#6 They will eat when they are hungry
#7 They will feel the comfort of laying on a bed at night and know they can get out when they wake up.
#8 They will have a mommy and daddy to call their own.
I could go on and on but I have one last thing.
They will know they are perfectly made and that they are children of God.
So I am asking if you would consider donating $10 for 10 weeks because what’s it to us anyway? Would you be willing to give up a few small things to save a life? Please leave a comment with your email or email me at jennylovescandles@yahoo.com if you are willing to take the 10 for 10 challenge. There will be several ways for you to make payments and you will get two photos for your fridge to remind you of our Baby Beauties. I will be making a blessings quilt for the babies beds, one square will have your name on it. We want to remember all who gave to save them. Thank you so much and as always prayers are always welcome and needed.
In Christ
Joe and Jenny
Monday, July 5, 2010
days 11 and 12 in EE
Can you believe these are pics of my little stinkers...hehehehe...I am so excited to get them! I can not wait to hold them!
I am so very thankful for these pictures...
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Baskets for Babies Fundraiser
We are in the final stages of our adoption process. Wow! What an experience this has been! I am so thankful for everything...the pictures and information everyone has sent...it has made the wait bearable...
So now...I have baskets for babies...
You can have a chance to win the "basket" of your choice...every $5 donation gets you an entry in the chance to win! Every $10...gets 2 chances...Every $20...gets 5 chances! You choose which one you would like...or chose all 3!
1st Basket:
This is a basket of "IT WORKS" products! You will get the Ultimate applicator (4 applications), Body Gel (to use between wraps), and a bottle of "Fat Fighter with Carb inhibitors). This gift is worth approximately $50 worth of product.
2nd:
Now, we have a wonderful basket of Mary Kay Products! Besides the samples...there is a 3 in 1 cleanser (Timewise), Essential eye set with eye cream, makeup remover, and eyelash curler, Tribute Perfume, Signature eyeliner, and Medium Coverage foundation...Wow, what a set! This also has a value of approximately $50!
Last...for now...
Last is a Creative Memories PicFolio Max Album...This is brand new in the wrapper...I did take it out to take a picture of it...It is brown in color...Price on package is $44...
So, now for the donation options...You can donate directly to me, you can donate to the Reece's Rainbow link...www.reecesrainbow.org/sponsorvandyck.html
or you can donate to our Chip In...
If you have any questions, please ask! If you donate directly to Reece's Rainbow...let me know...It takes a bit for the donation to show up.
I will announce the winners July 16th! Hopefully, first thing in the morning! So, tell all your friends...relatives...enemies...strangers...people walking down the street...well, you get the idea! We need you all to help bring our babies home...
Thank you so very much!
So now...I have baskets for babies...
You can have a chance to win the "basket" of your choice...every $5 donation gets you an entry in the chance to win! Every $10...gets 2 chances...Every $20...gets 5 chances! You choose which one you would like...or chose all 3!
1st Basket:
This is a basket of "IT WORKS" products! You will get the Ultimate applicator (4 applications), Body Gel (to use between wraps), and a bottle of "Fat Fighter with Carb inhibitors). This gift is worth approximately $50 worth of product.
2nd:
Now, we have a wonderful basket of Mary Kay Products! Besides the samples...there is a 3 in 1 cleanser (Timewise), Essential eye set with eye cream, makeup remover, and eyelash curler, Tribute Perfume, Signature eyeliner, and Medium Coverage foundation...Wow, what a set! This also has a value of approximately $50!
Last...for now...
Last is a Creative Memories PicFolio Max Album...This is brand new in the wrapper...I did take it out to take a picture of it...It is brown in color...Price on package is $44...
So, now for the donation options...You can donate directly to me, you can donate to the Reece's Rainbow link...www.reecesrainbow.org/sponsorvandyck.html
or you can donate to our Chip In...
If you have any questions, please ask! If you donate directly to Reece's Rainbow...let me know...It takes a bit for the donation to show up.
I will announce the winners July 16th! Hopefully, first thing in the morning! So, tell all your friends...relatives...enemies...strangers...people walking down the street...well, you get the idea! We need you all to help bring our babies home...
Thank you so very much!
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