Unexpected Blessings

Meet Lia. 

As we were driving home from church Wednesday night, Gareth's phone rang, and it was Lia, a young lady from his home church in Waynesboro. She said that she had been raising money for us, and would like to meet us in Hattiesburg the next day. Without our knowing, Lia had begun making duct tape wallets. She had set a goal to sell $100 worth of these cute crafty clutches. So we met her, her sister Tylee, and their mom Sheila today in Hattiesburg so Lia could present us with her donation.  She is so precious, and her gifts of time, talent, and money reminded us of God's grace and provision throughout this journey.

Lia (left) and Tylee were adopted from China at a young age. They were adopted at different times and from different regions in China. Gareth knows them from attending Winchester United Methodist Church, his church home. Their mom and dad have been great encouragers to us, especially since they have been through the adoption process.

(Picture from a sweet card made by Lia)

So where are we in our adoption process? We just sent off our I-800A and are waiting on a biometrics appointment to be fingerprinted by USCIS. We are gathering documents for our dossier to be sent to Hungary as well. Also, we have been applying to various grant organizations for additional funds. 

Speaking of funds, we are having a fundraiser, a rummage sale, August 3! It lasts from 7A.M. until all the stuff is gone:) It will be at 2924 Oak Grove Road in Hattiesburg. We have been blessed by friends, family, and colleagues who have donated items to sell. We have furniture, clothing, electronics, and musical equipment. Stop by to see us!

Our shirts made a second trip to New York! This time our shirts were featured by our friends Kevin and Anna Beth Scott. They were married on July 12 in Hattiesburg and honeymooned in New York. Check it out!