Wow.What a summer! It's been months since I've had a post - because we have utterly been in a complete scramble all summer...Last I remember, we hosted a fantastic On-Farm Dinner in late June...after that.things became a blur. Spring and summer monsoons and sudden drought threw us several curve balls with the field crops. In August I started a new post as a Pastry Chef at Free State Brewery -- AND school at the Community College Culinary program! Just when things have felt pushed to the limit, suddenly out of the blue....
...we finally got "The CALL"! ...We've been chosen by a birth mother to adopt her baby! A young woman in rural Kansas, named Mandy. The heavy summer rains dampened our spirits and the long summer drought dried up our hope, enthusiasm and courage to persevere - but it looks like there is light at the end of this dark canyon trail...if we can only find the strength to make the trek.
Our major challenge now is that in order to accept this offer we must cough up an insurmountable sum of money that was essentially 'washed away' in the rains of last spring's bust ....and we don't have much time.
Our major challenge now is that in order to accept this offer we must cough up an insurmountable sum of money that was essentially 'washed away' in the rains of last spring's bust ....and we don't have much time.
As much as we are hoping to welcome this soon-to-be-child into our family -- we are again seeking the caring assistance of friends and families that truly have a heart for children. Adoption costs are a huge undertaking for any family.... This is a complete leap of faith on our behalf because we've been led to this path... (as much as I still long to birth my own baby too)....in many ways this adoption feels larger than 'us' . It truly takes a village -- and is an opportunity to help provide one very special child with a secure home and loving family.
If you are moved to make a difference in the life of a newborn and a brave yet, frightened young woman we would appreciate any financial assistance you can muster (it's really fine if you cannot). Will you also please consider sharing this post with your closest, most trusted circle of concern? Tell them we've been on a 15 year trek trying to build a family, made huge sacrifices, ...endured many blisters, bruises, and sore backs along the way...and cannot let this child slip out of reach! Follow the links to Helping Hands Ministry on the sidebar to make a donation. (If anyone is willing to take out a low interest lien against my dogs, please talk to us! They are great guard dogs, sing and howl great tunes, chase deer , etc. Unfortunately banks do not offer small-child loans ...).
If you are moved to make a difference in the life of a newborn and a brave yet, frightened young woman we would appreciate any financial assistance you can muster (it's really fine if you cannot). Will you also please consider sharing this post with your closest, most trusted circle of concern? Tell them we've been on a 15 year trek trying to build a family, made huge sacrifices, ...endured many blisters, bruises, and sore backs along the way...and cannot let this child slip out of reach! Follow the links to Helping Hands Ministry on the sidebar to make a donation. (If anyone is willing to take out a low interest lien against my dogs, please talk to us! They are great guard dogs, sing and howl great tunes, chase deer , etc. Unfortunately banks do not offer small-child loans ...).
We will be eternally indebted to you for your generosity in helping us! This child (and birth mother) will never begin to know or imagine all the kind-hearted people surrounding them with such loving support, thoughts and prayers. By the way -- the due date is February 16th -- but I imagine the baby very well-might-could arrive February 14th...given all the loving hearts that already surround them.
THANK You for reading. Thank you for your love, your care, concern and contributions to help bring this child a home! Sweet blessings be upon your life.
