So, I have been sitting here for about 2 hours, addressing, stuffing, and locating addresses of family and friends so that we can send out our Adoption Grant Funding letters. It's a long process, but we are so blessed that Hand in Hand Adoptions has offered a matching grant up to $5,000. Every amount is so helpful and brings our baby closer to coming home into their forever family!
We are also trying finish up paperwork for another grant that would possibly help with funding near the end of the adoption process and help fill in the gaps. The only catch with that one is that they only award 8-10 grants out of about 20 applications they receive each month! We pray for favor in their eyes as we get ready to submit the application to them. Their process involves more paperwork and resources to be sent in, but it's so worth it to us!
Another option Jon is suppose to be looking into are his benefits through his job. When we adopted Nick they reimbursed us a portion of the adoption fees, which definately helps in the long run. Again, we pray that they are still helping their employees bring little ones into their homes through financial support.
Let's see....what other avenues have we or are we doing? I did do a Pampered Chef Show and was able to raise a little bit of money, so that we nice to be able to put into our adoption account. We also were able to put savings bonds that my Aunt Arlene purchased when I was born in the adoption account as well.
Although the financial portion of adoption can be stressful, we are confident that God is going to provide all finances for our adoption and in His perfect timing!
Again, if you feel God leading you to help with bringing a child into a forever home, please send your donation to the Hand in Hand adoptions by December 15th. If you would like for me to send you a letter than send me a message with your mailing address.
Well, we must go to bed! We have 3 full days of Adoption training starting tomorrow morning at 8am! I will fill you in soon!
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