Changes about the Christmas Quilts

I was reading Facebook and was saddened when one of my on-line buddies, Shelby, said that she was going off-line for awhile because she needed to re-group her life. She has this wonderful organization that helps special needs children find their forever families. Unfortunately, with the economy is such dire straits, she is having a hard time finding donations to help give grants for these children. Shelby said that she wanted to have a fundraiser auction this coming October, but no one had come forward to donate items for the auction. She had decided that she would just let the Elison Project fade away. But GOD had other ideas for her. From out of the blue, she received a donation of a special carved ball from China. And so began new found mission. Shelby would continue to look for donations and continue to try and help special needs children unite with their loving families.
When I read Shelby's post, my heart broke. After working so hard to help others, to see her so upset and feeling hopeless, it just made me so sad. I wondered what I could do. I knew that sending money was out of the question, but maybe I could send her something to auction off. Like a lightening bolt it struck me that I had two Christmas quilts that would make wonderful items to auction off. I mean, isn't that what I was planning to do with them? Though we could use the donation ourselves, I was 'told' that these quilts were needed elsewhere. Without any hesitation, I contacted Shelby and let her know that there were 2 quilts coming her way for the auction. That was the easiest e-mail for me to send. I hope and pray that she gets lots of money for them. Please go to her site - The Elison Project (click on the link above). I hope you are inspired to help, too.

Official Letter comes

WOW! I told myself that I would not get upset about not getting the grant, but I guess I was kidding myself. I am so bummed!

The verdict is in.........

While we haven't yet received our letter confirming what I know, the grant that we applied for and so desperately wanted/needed has been awarded and we did not get a "Congratulations" call. Letters to the unlucky 300 will be coming in the mail. I am very happy for the Lucky 8 families! I just wish we could have been one of them.

So, back to the drawing board. I will be researching other grants and applying to all that I feel we qualify for.

I know that GOD has a plan for us, HE will provide. I just wish HE would clue me in once in a while. LOL

A Request for Prayers and Good Thoughts

It seems that we might be 'officially' waiting again. I was in touch with an orphanage that I had applied to and we are in. Now, if or when our turn comes, and a baby is given up for adoption, we will get a referral. I am so gunshy that I am having a hard time getting excited. We have rode this emotional rollercoaster for so long. I am ecstatic under all this protection. I am just afraid to let myself run with it.

A Ray of Hope

I have a special friend that GOD has sent into my life. She is always e-mailing me with words of inspiration just when I need them most. When I fall and feel like giving up, she is there with a message that picks me up and inspires me to go on. She has walked the walk I now walk. She KNOWS! For her, I will be eternally grateful.

On her advice, I have mailed an application in for an adoption grant. I ask that the Lord speaks to this couple and they feel compelled to help us bring our child home. They are an adoptive family, so I know that they understand the strong desire for a child.

I have found an agency that I really like. When I talked to the Waiting Child coordinator, she feels confident that together we will be able to find our son.

I ask, if you are reading this, that you please say a small prayer (or send some good thoughts) that these wonderful people will be able to help us reach the child at the end of our rainbow. Or, if not, for the strength and courage to accept their decision with gratitude.