It's been awhile since we have posted a new blog but fret not things are still happening. We officially turned in our profile pages today to Lutheran Social Services. They are going to be distributed accordingly throughout Lutheran Social Services and we will be in the book as of January 1st. It is fitting that we start the new year with this new adventure.
Some fundraising news. Paul and I, plus my mom Sheliah, sold bracelets to help raise money. It was through the ApParent Project, which I highly recommend you looking up.
http://www.apparentproject.org/
The ApParent Project is a non-profit organization that is run in Haiti. They work with local artisans to create jewelry, pottery and metal crafts. The profits of sales help the local people earn a living so they can support their families.
We thank everyone for purchasing them. The bracelets sold for $8 a piece, $4 of which went to our adoption fund and $4 of which went to the ApParent Project to help the local artisans. We sold 300 bracelets which earned our adoption fund $1200 and ApParent project $1200! We encourage you to look at some of there goods. They would make lovely Christmas gifts and help artisans support themselves and families.
http://www.markethaiti.com/
As we wait to be put in the book and then wait some more to be chosen by a birth mother we continue raising money. The next financial goal for the placement fees is $7500. We currently have $2000 saved. Onward and upwards!
We ask and thank you for your continued prayers!
The Paters
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