On January 31, 2013 our family stepped out in faith.
We stepped out believing that Kharis was our daughter and that the Lord would provide every bit of what we needed to bring her home. He did just that.
He provided over $36,000 in just 53 days.
He’s good like that.
One of our biggest fundraising efforts was our 10:10:1 campaign. We knew that $36,000 was beyond comprehension. We realized that most people would step back and say, “That’s way too much for me to contribute towards.” So in an effort to make things a little less overwhelming we encouraged everyone we knew to just give $10.
$10
For 10 days we prayed. And people gave. And God provided! In 10 days we raised $10,019!
What an amazing time that was for our family! And what an awesome opportunity you have to do it again!
Meet my friend, Merissa!
Merissa, of Little House Living, has been a bloggy friend for a couple of years. I remember rejoicing with her as she learned of the adoption of her son, and I’ve quietly prayed for her as their family has set out to adopt again.
Just last week she started preparing for their first fundraiser. I excitedly shared their need for donated items and prayed that many of you would come alongside of her in that effort. But, to my surprise, Merissa announced tonight that they had just been chosen to be the parents of a healthy baby boy born on Saturday (read the full story here)!
I can’t think of a greater Easter gift than the opportunity to adopt a new life! On this day more than 2,000 years ago Christ died for us so that we might be adopted into the Kingdom. And today we have the opportunity to come alongside of Merissa and her family as they adopt a baby into their family, raising him faithfully in the Lord so that one day he might be adopted into the Kingdom as well.
Merissa and her husband are traveling to pick up their new son on Wednesday, but that have not had time to fundraise.
They need $12,000 in 10 days, friends.
$12,000 sounds like a lot doesn’t it?
It is.
But, with each of use giving at least $10, it’s really not that much!
Can you forego a cup of coffee or a fast food lunch this week in order to bring home a new life?
Not only that, would you share this with your friends? Email it, Facebook it, Tweet it, Pin it, Stumble it, G+ it. Whatever you can do. And if you’re a blogger that might be willing to blog about Merissa’s story, please leave a comment below or email me and I’ll forward you the details!
Life is worth it. Adoption is worth it.
Let’s bring this baby boy home!!
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Christie is a stay-at-home mom to two beautiful little girls, a pastor's wife, and lover of Jesus. Her hope is that STC would be a source of encouragement for women all over the world!
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Thanks for sharing Christie! I will do what I can to try and share too.
Thank you for sharing, Megan!
Sharing this! 🙂
Thank you for sharing, Meredith!
Shared and will keep sharing. I remember watching your fundraiser for Kharis and thinking “no way.” But I forgot for a moment what GOD can do. I was amazed by the miracle He did for your family and I can’t wait to be amazed again for this family. 😀
Thank you for sharing (and sharing and sharing), Shirley!! God IS GOOD and BIG! 🙂 Over $2,300 raised on day 1!!
What incredible stories. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday. Pinning and sharing and hope your friend reaches her goal!
I love stories where people step up to help others!
Thanks for the opportunity to help.
God bless.
Just saw this today! Pinning and sharing like crazy! 12K people x$1=$12K OR 6K people x$2=$12K OR 3K people X $4= $12K OR 1K people x $12=$12K super simple just gotta get the word out!
Blessings for all involved in the process of bringing this sweet baby home.
I love this, it’s pretty much how we’ve viewed our adoption, ever dollar helps!
Awesome!! Joining in on this 🙂
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