As of March 6th, we will be on the wait list for 22 months (in process for 28 months)! The rumor
is that we should anticipate a referral within the next few months! We are so
excited. Hopefully, by the end of summer, our newest addition to the family
will be home adding to the excitement of life in the Thomas house!
As far as finances, now we are just saving up for our travel expenses.
The estimated total travel expenses (according to our adoption agency) is
$5000-$8000 per trip. So, we are needing to get that money together pretty soon.
Lots of friends and family have been asking how they can help recently, as
everyone is aware we are getting closer!! We do have a few fundraisers that are
on-going and one NEW one…
FUNDRAISERS
Ordinary Hero: This is a non-profit organization
that does mission trips and promotes orphan awareness. They have some awesome
products for sale and we receive 40% of items purchased online. Check them out!
They have lots of products for both men and women (some adoption-themed, some
not). Shop here:
Just Love Coffee: $5.00 to us for each bag of coffee
sold www.justlovecoffee.com/TheThomas.
The coffee is DELICIOUS!!
Adoption Bug T-Shirt Fundraiser: You can order t-shirts from this site:
www.adoptionbug.com/thomasadoption. You can
order and pay on-line and the t-shirt(s) will be shipped directly to you. We
make anywhere from $5-$10 (depending on the t-shirt) per shirt sold toward our
adoption. Check it out! They have some cool, high-quality shirts for sale!
TAX DEDUCTABLE GIVING: Lifesong for Orphans: Make a tax deductable donation. They will
accept donations in our name up until we travel to bring home our child. Make
checks payable to ‘Lifesong for Orphans’. In memo section: ‘THOMAS #1855
ADOPTION’. Send to Lifesong for Orphans
PO Box 40 Gridley, IL 61744.
PRAYER
REQUESTS
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First
and foremost for our future baby – who is probably born by now. For his or her
health and development in these first few months of life (see page 2 of this
letter).
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For
our future baby’s biological parent(s). In some way and for some reason, this
baby will have to be relinquished for adoption. That has got to be THE most
difficult and selfless decision someone can make. We ask for prayers for their
hearts.
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Finances
to continue to come through and successful fundraisers.
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Patience
and faith for both of us in this process.
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Jaden
working on recording his first album (all proceeds earned to go toward the
adoption). He is working hard. He is putting the finishing touches on the CD – so that he can press on and finish up with
God’s perfect timing.
Thank you all so much! We are
very blessed by each of you!
The Thomas Family
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