31 Bags Fundraiser...the results are in!
Quite a few people have asked about the recent adoption fundraiser we did with 31. My sweet friend Nichole is a consultant and offered to do a party to raise money for the kiddos!
Chris and I had already decided that we would not be asking anyone to give toward the adoption...given Chris' position at the church, we didn't want to raise any questions or conflicts concerning this process. We would never begin to criticize anyone else for doing so...it just wasn't the appropriate idea for us. We believe God orchestrated this whole situation from start to finish and are fully trusting in Him to provide the funds needed as well. It really is another overwhelming element of our adoption story, but God owns it all anyway...and this is His story.
However...we felt like this party would be a fun alternative since people would be buying things with all the proceeds going toward the adoption! All the hostess benefits and consultant commission went straight to the kids! And it was so very much fun! It was definitely unlike any home show I've ever been a part of...shopping with a purpose! :) We had yummy food and saw all kinds of cool bags and such, of course...but we also had a great time of conversation and prayer for J and C! It was a sweet time of sharing and caring...loved it.
Here's the wonderful group of ladies that were able to join us that night...many others ordered online...we are so very grateful to each one of you. (Sorry for the poor quality...I dragged Bryce down from his room to take a quick picture with my phone. There was definitely no opportunity for a re-do...he got out of there as quickly as possible!)
So...after much shifting of orders here and there, the final total raised was a whopping $1,200!!! Incredible!
Obviously, we still have a long way to go, but we are confident that God will continue to provide the funds needed...just as he's always done. We are simply trusting Him to do so.
Again, we are so humbled and grateful for all of you that have given of your checkbooks and, more importantly, your hearts to help bring these little ones into the Carr family. We love you.
THANK YOU!
Chris and I had already decided that we would not be asking anyone to give toward the adoption...given Chris' position at the church, we didn't want to raise any questions or conflicts concerning this process. We would never begin to criticize anyone else for doing so...it just wasn't the appropriate idea for us. We believe God orchestrated this whole situation from start to finish and are fully trusting in Him to provide the funds needed as well. It really is another overwhelming element of our adoption story, but God owns it all anyway...and this is His story.
However...we felt like this party would be a fun alternative since people would be buying things with all the proceeds going toward the adoption! All the hostess benefits and consultant commission went straight to the kids! And it was so very much fun! It was definitely unlike any home show I've ever been a part of...shopping with a purpose! :) We had yummy food and saw all kinds of cool bags and such, of course...but we also had a great time of conversation and prayer for J and C! It was a sweet time of sharing and caring...loved it.
Here's the wonderful group of ladies that were able to join us that night...many others ordered online...we are so very grateful to each one of you. (Sorry for the poor quality...I dragged Bryce down from his room to take a quick picture with my phone. There was definitely no opportunity for a re-do...he got out of there as quickly as possible!)
So...after much shifting of orders here and there, the final total raised was a whopping $1,200!!! Incredible!
Obviously, we still have a long way to go, but we are confident that God will continue to provide the funds needed...just as he's always done. We are simply trusting Him to do so.
Again, we are so humbled and grateful for all of you that have given of your checkbooks and, more importantly, your hearts to help bring these little ones into the Carr family. We love you.
THANK YOU!
