We feel so blessed to have been given $345 towards our goal of $1,300 by the 13th (of THIS month)! Thank-you to those of you you who have sacrificed. This is a humbling experience for us and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.

Our goal is down to $955.00! Doesn't that number look so much better already?!?! :)

We feel as though our faith is being tested as we again had unexpected car trouble. However, we are continuing to TRUST! Joe and I have cut expenditures significantly. This is very important to us. Worth sacrificing for. We are anxious about having the $1,300 by the 13th (just 11 days away!!!!) but we are hopeful that our friends and family will rally around us and support us and this special child. Once we have paid this initial fee, we can then apply for grants and an adoption loan. Please, if you find it in your hearts to give, please do.

We know some simply cannot give financially - we understand! We know what it is like to be tight but please don't discredit your prayers and words of encouragement!

Home study update: we passed another major hurdle in the process - the pediatrician approved Benji as being stable enough to pursue the adoption. We figured this would be the case, but hearing the words was very relieving and yet ANOTHER confirmation that we are following a true call to adopt.

Thank-you for reading and sharing our story - don't forget to pass the word to anyone who might be considering placing a child for adoption. We have open hearts and arms and are anxious to add another special blessing to our family. Special Needs or Ordinary Needs - we feel up to the task!

Again, thank-you for your consideration....If you prefer to donate via snail-mail, our address is: 2458 Putnam Road, Ontario, NY 14519

P.S. We are also thrilled to have a friend (who is a graphic designer) who offered to help us create our adoption profile! This will save us many hundreds of dollars! We are so grateful for this generous gift of time and talent! We are truly blessed!