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We are Elizabeth and Allan Pack and have been married 8 years. In November 2011 we took that leap of faith and applied to adopt a child from Ethiopia. This blog is all about our journey from start to finish. We patiently waited for 5 years to bring our child home and as of April 2016 we felt God was leading us to withdraw from the program and help another family bring home their child.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

Fundraiser

On Saturday January 19th we had an Adoption fundraiser with Scentsy, earrings and bracelets for sale at the Wellington Community Clubhouse. We were there from 9-2pm and Allan's grandparents were the only two who showed up. I have to say it was very disappointing but we will continue to try and trust in God's plan for us.








Lately we feel like we move 1 step forward and 3 steps back. We have had 3 documents denied from the State for Authentication. Which means we have to wait for these people to have the notary redone on their letters and then send them back in again which will take 5-7 days. Just when we think we are ready to send in all our paperwork to Ethiopia and actually start our wait time we have another set back! This has been a long journey with bumps in the road every step of the way! The paperwork process is only supposed to take 4-6 months to complete, it has taken us over 12 months and we still aren't done. It is not a easy road, but we know it will be worth it in the end. We just continue to trust in God's timing and pray for patience.
We have enjoyed going to an Adoption/Foster class they are offering at Biltmore Baptist on Wednesday nights. The obstacles we have faced we can use to help others who are behind us in the process and others who are ahead of us can help us. It is nice to meet new people who are on the journey whether for domestic or international adoption. God has placed so many people in our lives and we are so grateful.
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4 comments:

  1. Amber and PaulJanuary 24, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    A friend of mine had a really cool idea to help raise money for their adoption. They bought a 1000 piece puzzle (theirs was Noah's Ark) and asked everyone to buy a puzzle piece or pieces. They would write the name of the person who "bought" the piece on the back and once all of the pieces were bought, they were going to put the puzzle together, modge podge it, frame it and hang it in the baby's room. :) I think they asked for $1/piece (or more if someone felt led) and I believe they got all $1000+ for it. They promoted it through Facebook and blogs and adoption sites.

    I sent her a message for more ideas about what worked for them for fundraising so I'll let you know when I hear back from her! Can't wait for you guys to bring your little one home in God's timing!!

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  2. Elizabeth and Allan PackJanuary 25, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    This is an awesome idea and we are going to do this! Thank you so much for your help!! We really appreciate it!!

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  3. Gods gift of adoptionJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:14 PM

    i was wondering if you mind sending me a copy of the donation letter you wrote. I am in the process of writting ours and i have no idea what to write. Any help would be great

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  4. Gods gift of adoptionJanuary 20, 2014 at 7:18 PM

    my email is perryandheatheradopt@gmail.com

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