We have a date to Travel, December 2nd SDA appointment December 5th and court appointment December 22nd. Finally!!

Marynas Karis stayed with us for five weeks this summer, We had an awesome time,did everything you could possibly do. When the time came for her to go back to the orphanage we were all very sad. As we left the house she said goodbye to everything her room,bike,couch, everything. So through our tears we decided no goodbyes just(I'LL BE RIGHT BACK) which is what I would say if I had to leave her with Grandma at anytime. We used that phrase so many times on our trip to the airport. It became a life preserver.

We had to drive four hours to the airport. I had packed some Scooby Doo snacks for her lay over in New York, enough to share with the other five children. At some point I turned around in the car to see a 12 year old finish off almost the whole box. I had to pry the box out of her hands! She loved the stuff, talk about sugar buzz!

This all started in October 2007 when we were attending our local Church. Before Worship even started I told my husband God must be up to something today I feel so weepy. I had previously attended some conferences back to back where I was asking God to show me His heart. I had no Idea what I was in for!

Worship began and I just seemed to get more emotional. Almost like a pregnant woman,but at the time I didn't know it was the emotional roller coaster of adoption just taking off. After Worship a young lady spoke briefly about Orphans and although I thought it was incredibly sad I didn't know how I fit in. It just made me weep more (literally I was a mess).

After service My Husband and I helped pass out fliers about these Orphans to the congregation for hosting children during Christmas. Because we were helping, a woman mistakenly thought we were part of this ministry. She ask if I would take her most generous offer up to the booth. She was paying for the passage of two Orphans to come to America for Christmas.

So I took her offer to the booth advised them of her generosity and my mouth said and I'll take one . The Lady at the booth said OK, I said WAIT!!!! I SHOULD ASK MY HUSBAND.
On the way home I tryd to read the brochure to him but could not stop crying. I continued like this for three days. I felt the power of God so strong I knew this was not just going to be a three week Christmas hosting. Indeed God was up to something.

Our first fund raiser was a multi-family yard sale. We were blessed with allot of treasures from friends and family. Everyone worked hard and long hours. At the end of it all we had $1200.Thank you Lord! Theresa G you were a blessing!!

Our second attempt was a Trivia night and it was also a great success thanks to my good friend Kari and allot of generous people from our Church and the Community.We raised $3,200

Fundraising can be a full time job and its easier for me to do that for others than it is for myself some how it seemed difficult.

We are still not completely there yet but were blessed with very generous donations that I am so greatful for.