All of Our Fundraisers In One Post---:)

I thought I would make a post with all of our fundraisers in one spot. I will be adding to this as we move forward. Just to let everyone know, we sent our very first check in the mail to the adoption agency and our service agreement. Things are moving slow-but forward :)

Our Coffee Fundraiser :)

This is our Puzzle Pieces for Yana's Future. For a $5 donation-your name will be placed on a puzzle piece and will have a chance of winning the puzzle-framed and sent to you for being a piece of her future. It is a Mickey Mouse Disney Puzzle showing pictures of old Micky Mouse toys. It runs until all pieces are sold.




Please know that I thank each and everyone of you that donate by a monetary donation or even by prayer, because every penny and every thought counts!! God bless you!!

God is Great! Grace-Hope & Love

By the grace of God, we have the go ahead to move forward with the adoption. The facilitator contacted our agency and stated that it was a go. God has once again repaired my hope. Not that it was gone, because I have deep faith in our Lord, but I will admit I was scared. Our agency stated that this region doesn't usually do special needs adoptions and that the social worker slipped her info to the adoption worker. So to me, that is a miracle. God has once again showed me his love for my children and my desire to help children with Down syndrome. Our agency stated that she is shooting for a goal of Christmas time. I am in tears of joy! What a wonderful gift to share our christmas with our new daughter and our whole family-including Yana. Our angel is finally coming home!

.21 for Yana

.21 for Yana

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=116840011676995&ref=mf

OR

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/signenew?ref=ts





Our friend Signe Newcomb is holding a fundraiser for Yana. For anyone who wishes her a happy birthday from May 8, 2010 to May 10, 2010 on either of the above links-she will donate .21 to Yana's adoption fund. I know that this might not seem like much, but it could add up fast. If just 1000 people wish her happy birthday-that would be $210 for Yana's adoption. So please join me in wishing Signe a happy birthday between those days! Thank you so much!!

Also, please do not forget our fundraiser "Puzzle Pieces for Yana's Future!"

Puzzle Pieces For Yana's Future

I borrowed this idea from some of the families from Reece's Rainbow and kind of added Yana's own spin to it. This is for a 15 1/2" x 18" 550 piece Mickey Mouse Disney Treasury Collection Puzzle. This puzzle will be framed in a wood frame(of your choice) with glass on the front and back. Each $5 that is donated will be placed in Yana's adoption fund to help with her adoption. Each person that donates will have thier name placed on the back of a puzzle piece. When all the pieces are matched with a person-my babies will draw the winner. We will put the puzzle together for you. We will take it to Bryan's Interiors here in Zanesville, Ohio to have it matted and framed. The glass on the back will allow the winner to see what "piece they played in Yana's future with her family." This will add at least $2750 to Yana's adoption fund. I placed the amount on the Chip In higher-just in case people wanted to donate more, but once all pieces are sold-the Chip In ends. Thank you all for whatever part you are playing in our angels future!!!!

Just waiting....and waiting.

Our homestudy should be completed by the end of next week. After that...hopefully things will start rolling along. I found some songs by Steven Curtis Chapman today. They sure fit my angel. Also, Ethan and Anthony had cardiology appointments today. Anthony is clear for two years and Ethan has at least two years left on his battery for his pacer/defib before it has to be replaced. His pacer is working in the upper chamber and no events were noted on his defibrillator!! Good news!! Here are a couple new pics of my babies :) Hopefully some news about Yana soon!!

FINGERPRINTS OF GOD (STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN)

I can see the tears filling your eyes
And I know where they're coming from
They're coming from a heart that's broken in two
By what you don't see
The person in the mirror
Doesn't look like a magazine
Oh but when I look at you
It's clear to me

That I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece that all creation
Quietly applauds
And you're covered with
The fingerprints of God

Never has there been and never again
Will there be another you
Fashioned by God's hand and perfectly planned
To be just who you are
And what He's been creating
Since the first beat of your heart
Is a living, breathing
Priceless work of art

And I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know it's true
You're a masterpiece that all creation
Quietly applauds
And you're covered with
The fingerprints of God

Just look at you
You're a wonder in the making
And God's not through
In fact, He's just getting started!

Angels Among Us

Our yardsale for our Yana was this weekend. We made a little over $1,600.00 from sales, donations and outright goodwill of others. My friend Kris donated a whole bunch of stuff and a great amount of her time to help set up and during the day of the yardsale. Sherol and Jewl from work donated a bunch of stuff to the sale. Dr. Alahakoon donated some really cute Gymboree clothes. Dr. Bermudez handed me $50 cash. The day of the sale came and people were dropping off donations. A really sweet lady by the name of Linda donated some really nice things-Mrs. Joseph donated $50-The Swingles donated $20-a wonderful woman that has adopted internationally donated $20-The Ivoska's donated money-Ruth Ann Lynn gave my husband a $500 check during church-my children Gabby,Dylan and my husband were wonderful & if I forgot someone I am sorry. Trust me when I say that I appreciate everything.



I know that this seems like a lot or a little to some, but it is the beginning of a long road to Yana's freedom and a chance at a life. It is also an answer to one of my greatest dreams...continuing to save the innocent. Another one of God's angels. In a way not only are we saving Yana, but answering a calling I believe God has given us. God has placed children with DS on this Earth for a reason...they are wonderful and beautiful. They fill this world with so much joy. I just wish everyone understood that. Well that is another thing I love to do for our children...educate the world.



Today when I was alone in the gym at St. Thomas...I felt the need to pray. I prayed for God to guide me and show me the way to bring her home. I told him that whatever he needed me to do, I would do it...just lead the way. I asked that he opens my eyes to see the way so I don't miss any chances. I felt tears come to my eyes. I know he was listening. I felt it. I found this prayer today...it is fitting for our Yana and our life now......

Saint Anthony (Saint of Miracles)

O Holy St. Anthony, reach down from Heaven and take hold of my hand.

Assure me that I am not alone. You are known to possess miraculous powers and to be ever ready to speak for those in trouble.

Loving and Gentle St. Anthony, reach down from Heaven I implore you and assist me in my hour of need. Obtain for me the ability to bring Yana home to be a part of our family like I feel she already is.

Dearest St. Anthony, reach down from Heaven and guide me with thy strength. Plead for me in my needs and teach me to be humbly thankful as you were for all the bountiful blessings I am to receive.
Amen.

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