Jason and I are speechless. We are very excited to announce that with your help we are now much closer to bringing Lia home. After the final expenses have been paid we raised a total $11,441! We are forever thankful to those of YOU who have helped make this fundraiser a success. It amazes us the family, friends, and complete strangers who have come together to help bring Lia home. Because of you and the Brittnay’s Hope Grant we received Jason and I have been able to pay all of our adoption/paperwork expenses and over half of our travel expenses!! Because of you we only have $4,000 left to make the Journey to China to bring Lia home! The following poem is so very true:
“A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove, but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child…“ Forest Witcraft
Each one of you have been a blessing to our family. Know that all of you have made all the difference in Lia’s life. Because of you she will now have a family to call her own and love. A family to love her, cheer for her, support her, dance with her, and carry her to bed at night. Because of you she will have a daddy to walk her down the aisle someday. Because of you she will WALK someday! Because of you she will have as many children as her little heart wishes for. I cannot thank you enough for the fact I will soon have the daughter I prayed for many years ago. One who will bless our family more than we will ever bless her. We cannot explain how much we appreciate you help. So sleep well tonight and know that all of YOU have made the difference in the life of a precious little girl and the Kemnetz family!!
BLESINGS!
Mar 22, 2010
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Oh Mandy, that is awesome, %11,00+. WOW!!! I thought about you all day Saturday and was actually going to drive up, but my husband ended up having to work and I didn't want to come alone.
ReplyDeleteI will continue to pray that He provides everything you need. God is SO good.
Hugs,
Mandi
Yes we were very excited. We so hoped we would have a surplus to help others in need. I hope you will reach your goal to bring home your boys. I wish we could've helped you more! I still would love to start a foundation to help other families trying to bring home more children. All in due time. I will be following your family and praying that you reach your goal. After all our kiddos are home we should get everyone together!
ReplyDeleteAmanda and family - just making the observation that our adoptive community are some awesome folks (OK - we knew that - but sometimes it doesn't hurt to say it!)
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the rest of your journey -
hugs - aus and co.
WOW!!! That is fantastic! I'm so happy for you. That sweet girl will be home before you know it!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written! Praising God with you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that you put Beth Moore's Believing God quote on your side bar. It's a great study that will surely help you through this journey.
Also love your beautiful new family pictures!