It's Almost March Update

Hello Family & Friends,


Just writing to give you a quick update on our adoption. . .


Not much has changed in the past month. We are STILL waiting to hear from the Dept. of Homeland Security when our fingerprinting appointment is scheduled for. Once we receive that notice, we will go have our fingerprints taken and then receive our 171-H (clearance from the USCIS to bring an orphan to the US) and be able to submit our dossier. I am stalking the mail-lady until she brings the letter with the appointment date in it!!


For now, we still have the coffee fundraiser going. It is $12.95 per bag of coffee and we make $5.00 off of each bag sold. To purchase coffee go to www.justlovecoffee.com/TheThomas. I am so grateful to those of you who have ordered coffee – some unsuspecting people have ordered to help us out and I really, really appreciate it!


Our friends are holding another photography fundraiser for us on March 5th. It is $20 for a 15 minute photo session with a professional photographer and an 8x10 of the print of your choice. Some people have said that $20 seems like a lot for a 15 minute session, but these are talented, professional photographers. You’d pay just as much or more at JC Penney or Sears. And, especially if you have kids, trust me, 15 mins. Seems like FOREVER! To book you appointment go to: www.bringinghomebabythomas.com. Click on the top on ‘Schedule Appointment’. The date is quickly approaching, so book it today!!


We have set a date for the Burrachos Fundraiser. The date is March 8th from 4-9pm. I will be sending you (via email) a flyer. Please print this flyer out and bring it in to the restaurant on March 8th between 4-9pm and then we make 20% of food purchased with flyers. If 50 flyers are turned in, we would make 20% of ALL food purchased from 4-9pm (even those who did not bring flyers). So, if both you AND your spouse come in to order, make sure you pay separate (but can use the same credit card) and each turn in a flyer so we can get 50 turned in!!! Also, I must say, the manager at Burrachos, Adam (who we have been working with to set this up) is FANTASTIC. Jaden & I have always commented on how we get great service every time we go in there. That’s why! It starts at the top and let me tell you, this guy has been excellent and more than helpful!


Your prayers and support for us are very much appreciated. Prayers right now are needed especially for:
- Jaden working on finishing his songs and getting his songs copyrighted so he can record his first cd (proceeds going toward the adoption).
- That upcoming fundraising efforts and grant applications prove to be successful in both getting the word out about adoption and financially to bring us closer to being ready to go get our child!
- For our future child and his/her birth parents who will suffer a great loss.
- For our patience in this process and to continue to take it one step at a time!


Thank you all so much!
The Thomas Family