It's A Girl!

There is no question that I love my "alone" time so it was no surprise that I was cherishing the business of the local Wegmans grocery store one late Saturday afternoon in March.  As I was meandering through the aisles, I reflected on the week ahead.  I wasn't looking forward to Tim beginning his eight-night Mission experience at our church, leaving Molly and I every evening for over a week, but I knew that with God's strength, and prayer, we would be able to survive.

It wasn't entirely my fault that I was late arriving home that evening...remembering why I don't frequently shop for food on the weekends.  So, upon arriving home, I rushed into the house, apologized for being late, and told Tim that he could be on his way while I encouraged my daughter to help me bring in the groceries.  I was a little surprised to hear Tim say, however, that "plans have changed."

As I looked at him with a puzzled expression, he continued by saying, "we got a call from Bethany."  I stopped dead in my tracks and looked at Tim with a "deer in the headlights" kind of stare...not quite sure what to say next.  Finally, I emitted, "What did they say?" whereby my four year old started to say, "let me tell her daddy!"  I looked at sweet Molly with a great big smile on her face as she said, "we're going to have a baby!"  I looked at Tim...and back at Molly...and then back at Tim again when he said, "well..."  And then Molly clarified, "well, we have to meet the birthparents and if they choose us, we're going to get a baby!  And if they don't choose us, well then we're not going to get a baby."  Pretty simple to comprehend, even for a growing toddler.

I didn't know whether or not to scream, jump up and down or cry, so I did all three.  As I brought in the groceries and was putting them away, Tim began to relay the details of the phone call as best as he could remember.  Our social worker, Becky, had called to say that a baby girl had been born at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester and the birthmother was looking to place her for adoption.  She and the birthfather had selected three couples to interview, and we were among those chosen.  We would meet with them the next afternoon.  And, as Molly simply stated before, if the birth family chose us, we would be taking the baby home from the hospital.

The baby was born Friday afternoon and was already two days old.  I was so excited and nervous, but at the same time, uncharacteristically calm.  Tim and I embraced, discussed some of the remaining details of the phone call...information about the birth parents...no prenatal care...young couple in their twenties...birthmom smoked...and as far as the agency knew, the baby girl was healthy.  After the groceries were put away and dinner made and eaten, Tim went to Mission that evening at church, and we continued on with our evening's plans as if nothing was different.  And nothing really was different...but the possibilities were forever life changing...and beautiful.

Karaoke Fundraiser Success!!

A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who joined us at Karaoke For A Cause on January 4th at the Coyote Cafe-Hamburg!! Tim and I had such a blast and the night went so much better than I could have ever imagined! All thanks to the many hands that helped to prepare for the event by donating baskets and prizes, setting up for the event, decorating, taking tickets, etc. The event certainly could not have been possible without so many of you helping us out and we appreciate it more than you know. So many of you know how difficult this journey of parenting has been for both Tim and I and we appreciate your love and support in our lives. We are so excited to see what the future holds for our precious adopted child and we know that he or she will be just as loved as our own Miracle Molly. 

AND...

Due to all of your overwhelming generosity...

WE HAVE REACHED OUR GOAL!!! Praise God!!!! 

We had so much fun last night too! I look forward to reliving the night through pictures and video for years to come!

Mark Your Calendar For Our BIG Event!

Karaoke for a Cause

SATURDAY 01.04.14 9pm

COYOTE CAFÉ 36 MAIN STREET HAMBURG

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Tickets:  $25 presale - $30 at the door and include FREE tickets for the basket raffle!

For tickets please contact Tim or Erin

timanderinadopt@gmail.com

You may also purchase tickets at The Coyote Cafe in Hamburg

Proceeds to benefit Tim & Erin’s Adoption Fund

www.timanderinadopt.com

We received our second adoption grant!!

Thank you Show Hope for brightening our day with your letter awarding us $4000 towards our adoption!!  What a blessing!

Need a creative/fun gift idea?!

A dear friend is donating her profits from the sale of her home business products toward our adoption!! They are adorable personalized bean bag chairs for your little ones!!  Check out her website at www.facebook.com/windownook.

The Official Partylite Candle Fundraiser is Here!

       Candles for a Cause! What could be easier? You get the awesome candles that you LOVE and we earn money toward our adoption fund. Everybody Wins! :)

#1 Choose your candle: Escential Jar for $15 or 3-Wick Jar for $25.

#2 Choose your fragrance: cherry blossom, cinnamon & bayberry, holiday spices, mango tangerine, mulberry (my personal favorite), pomegranate & cassis, pumpkin apple cider, strawberry rhubarb, vanilla citron, white tea & fir

#3 Message Erin & Tim to purchase your candles

That's it! Our adoption fund earns 50% for every candle that we sell. Candles make wonderful Christmas gifts. The party will close on October 30th and you will receive your candles before Thanksgiving.

In addition, for EVERY candle purchased in the fundraiser, the purchaser will be entered into a raffle to win one of two Partylite decor items!! (pictures and descriptions to follow).

The Escential Jar $15. See available scents above.

The 3-Wick Jar $25. See available scents above.

Raffles!!!

The Forbidden Trio retails for $35. You could win it for FREE by purchasing a fundraising candle for only $15 or $25!! (also includes a box of six votive candles in mahogany apple for a total value of $42).

                                           

The Infinite Reflections warmer retails for $32. You could win it for FREE by purchasing a fundraising candle for only $15 or $25! (also includes a box of a dozen tealights in vanilla silk and one scent plus melt in cinnamon & bayberry for a total value of $57).

                                                  

Check out our profile at www.timanderinadopt.com

View our adoption journey on our blog:  http://lovegrowsintheheart.blogspot.com/

Adoption Fundraiser #3: Partylite Candle Fundraiser

Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm will kick off our third fundraiser with an amazing evening of candles, friendship and fun (Oh, and there will be food too). Lee Ann Dickerson will show us what is new with Partylite and also introduce us to our two week only candle fundraiser...with proceeds to benefit our adoption!! If you cannot join us in person, you can also purchase candles online...and credit my party/fundraiser from your own home!! :) 

The website to place an order online is: www.partylite.biz/ladickerson You can enter my first and last name as the host to place your order.

*The party on Tuesday is a kickoff for the actual fundraiser, which is a candle sale. I believe that the fundraising candles are 3-wicks and jars...in select scents. I wanted to have the party too b/c I know that people may want to purchase other items as well (tea lights, votives, etc.). While I still earn credit for the orders you place online (which would be great as items to give away at future fundraisers) the way that the adoption fund will "make money" is by purchasing the fundraising candles. I'll be able to offer more information about this after the party on Tuesday night. So be on the lookout for a "follow-up" information coming soon!