First off, THANK YOU to everyone who has continued to support us along our adoption journey. We are so thankful to have such awesome friends and family. I’m sorry we haven’t posted for what seems like FOREVER! Here’s update on things to let you know what has gone on thus far and where we are headed…
Match Updates:
Money Raised:
Prayer Requests:
An Update from Grant Dew:
So all this to say we are in a waiting game! It’s only a matter of time before the right birth mom and baby come along until we make the leap into parenthood. Ashlee would argue that she has been in that role for the last 5 years, but I respectfully disagree! Ultimately, we know that the Lord has this process in His hand and we are patiently awaiting His perfect timing. In the meantime, we are being as proactive as possible to prepare ourselves. Two weeks ago, Ashlee and I purchased a baby bed, and we were blessed with a changing table for Baby Dew! Needless to say it’s an exciting time for us and we are so thankful for those following us on this journey.
Match Updates:
- We were presented to a birth mom named Jennifer back in March. Side Note- When our attorney works with a birth mom, he provides 3 families for the birth mom to choose from. In this case, we were not selected. We were NOT disappointed by this, but rather encouraged because we did not feel this was the right situation for us! Since then, our attorney has not had any new birth moms.
- This is where we need your help! Our attorneys office has encouraged us to reach out to all our friends and family in search of a birth mom. If you have come in contact with someone who is considering an adoption plan, or know someone who could connect us with a nonprofit organization that works with moms considering adoption, GET US CONNECTED! Our attorney is able to work with ANY mother and father from ANY State! THANK YOU!
Money Raised:
- If you read my last blog, I asked that you pray that our attorney would agree on an “exchange of services”. I would do work for the office in return for our adoption account to be credited for the hours I put in. THE OFFICE AGREED! I am so thankful for On Point Legal and the way they have encouraged Grant and I to use our talents to raise money for Baby Dew. At this time, I am working on networking and marketing material in exchange for a deduction from our adoption fees. The office is also providing consulting services!
- We’ve been selling jewelry bags and we’ve made almost $300! Shout out to Grant Dew for making these with me… he’s the cutest! WE ARE STILL SELLING THESE! Let me know if you’re interested in purchasing one!
- Grant has been working on a concoction for BATH BOMBS! Get excited! My lovely sister thought it would be a good idea to make our own, which then turned into Grant making a business plan on raising money for Baby Dew! Grant is currently finishing the first batch and we’ll be sure to get pictures out soon for you to take a look at the goodies we’ll have for sale!
- Grant and I have completed 2 grants! THESE THINGS ARE TOUGH. Lots of questions, paperwork, and endless paragraphs about why we should receive financial support. We will not find out results of the grants until May, but we are hoping to receive $5,500 from these!
Prayer Requests:
- Pray the grants we submitted will stand out to those reading it! And that we’d find favor in receiving the amount we requested.
- Pray we’d find a healthy birth mom who we can love on as she brings Baby Dew into our family!
An Update from Grant Dew:
So all this to say we are in a waiting game! It’s only a matter of time before the right birth mom and baby come along until we make the leap into parenthood. Ashlee would argue that she has been in that role for the last 5 years, but I respectfully disagree! Ultimately, we know that the Lord has this process in His hand and we are patiently awaiting His perfect timing. In the meantime, we are being as proactive as possible to prepare ourselves. Two weeks ago, Ashlee and I purchased a baby bed, and we were blessed with a changing table for Baby Dew! Needless to say it’s an exciting time for us and we are so thankful for those following us on this journey.