143 million Orphans--We're Starting with One

i800a Wait:

We are still waiting for the i800a approval from immigration that we are allowed to adopt from China.  Currently the wait for others has been 63-80 days.  We are REALLY hoping to hear something this week, so we can move on with our paperwork.

FUNDRAISING:

This is an extremely costly adventure, but it was a guarantee where other options we had were not.  Bob and I have spent several thousand dollars so far on our Home Study, paperwork (& more paperwork), mailings, passports, USCIS fees, certifications, Adoption classes, etc.  We know that this is what God has called us to do, and we know that this is just part of our journey to save 1 of the 143 million orphans around the world.  We have paid off most of our MAJOR debt in the past year to help us be able to do this.  

If you would like to contribute to our Operation, there are many ways that you can do this.  Spread the word is #1!  We love to hear that others have heard our story and are praying for our journey.  You can also:  Tell people about our Adoption Yard Sale (100% proceeds), think about ordering a t-shirt (40-45% proceeds), share about our Etsy page (50% proceeds/$200 so far), let people know about Advocare (30% proceeds/approximately made $400), or Adopt Together (100%/tax-deductible contribution goes directly to our fund).  

Adoption Yard Sale:

We are super excited that Saturday is our day for our HUGE Yard Sale.  We will take donations up to November 15th!  Our BIGGEST concern right now is making sure people come.  Please share with your friends, church, etc.  We have anything from Video Games to Household items to Clothes.  I will be selling everything VERY cheap. 

Etsy:  

Check us out! We have blankets, earrings, key chains, etc.  I'm always adding more things.

http://etsy.com/shop/OperationChinaAdopt

 

Advocare:

This has been a life style change for Bob and I.  We are so proud of our weight loss, feel great, and have helped SEVERAL others too!  If you want to know more, email me at smithteach05@yahoo.com.  I've lost 20 pounds since I started Advocare July 3rd, 2013.  Since June 2012 when Bob and I started our weight loss journey, I've lost 40 pounds and have went from a size 8/10 to size 2/4!  Bob has lost 55 pounds AND quit smoking July 1, 2013.

Check out my direct site:
https://www.advocare.com/130725429/

 

T-shirt Sales:

As many of you know, we decided on a design for our t-shirts.  We sent out our first order of 25 shirts and made approximately $160 towards our adoption fund!  If you are interested in ordering a shirt with the next order, please email me at smithteach05@yahoo.com or pm me on Facebook.  We hope to place another order next month.

Here they are:

Swoop Shirts ($18 SHIPPED)            Red, Teal, and Gray Swoop Shirts are available in Adults S-3X.

Teal and Gray are available in Youth sizes M-XL.

V-neck shirts ($20 SHIPPED)
Gray available in Adults S-3X.