1. We can sincerely say that we want to ask for your PRAYERS more than anything. Please pray for all of us as we move through the rest of the adoption process and that God will connect our son's birthmother with our family, in His perfect time. Ford's spectacular adoption story couldn't remind us more certainly that God will bring us together at just the right moment. Would you also pray for God's covering to be over our son-to-be and for the Lord to bless his birthmother, that He will help her make wise decisions and keep her healthy. Thank you.
2. Make a tax-deductible contribution to us through Lifesong. We are thrilled that we have received a $3,000 matching grant from the Harbor Orphan Care ministry started at our church. Harbor Orphan Care partners with Lifesong For Orphans, utilizing its non-profit status to allow those interested in supporting adoption to make a tax-deductible contribution to a specific family. To donate through Lifesong, click THIS LINK. Then make sure to note our account number- it’s #4057- and “Phelan Family” on the donation form. Lifesong doesn’t charge any fee for this service (other than a small credit card fee). 100% of your donation goes to reimburse us for adoption expenses. You will have to fill out a short form online.
Lifesong's Mission:
We seek to mobilize the church, His body, where each member can provide a unique and special service in bringing joy and purpose to orphans:
some to adopt, some to care, some to give.
3. Make a donation directly to us through Paypal that isn't tax deductible. On the right hand side of your screen, you should see a “Donate” button. All money will go toward our adoption.
4. Drink some coffee. Just Love Coffee is an amazing organization. It raises money for families who are trying to adopt while also providing a living wage for women in developing countries so that there is a reduced need for adoption. If you use use our link below to purchase your coffee, Just Love Coffee will give us $5/bag that you purchase. It is delicious coffee with a great cause. Just FYI, the shipping cost is the same for whatever amount of bags you order.
https://justlovecoffee.com/about/beneficiary/phelanphamilyofsix/
5. Participate in our online raffle.
Coming soon... We will be having an online raffle to benefit our adoption from Monday, October 28th- Monday, November 11th. An amazing friend who is also in the adoption process now, Amy Reams, thought of this idea and surprised me by generously creating three themed gift baskets for the raffle as a thoughtful way to be a part of our adoption. THANK YOU, AMY! We will also raffle some of our very own artwork. Milly, our budding 6 1/2-year-old artist, and I recently took an art class together and are both raffling a copy of one of our pastel drawings. We will reveal one basket or painting a day on Facebook, starting October 28th. You will be able to purchase a $5 raffle ticket for the basket(s) or drawing(s) that you would like to win. Stay tuned...
We are excited to be on this adoption ride that God is taking us on, and we are thankful that we are not in it alone. Thanks for all of your prayers, support, and love. We can't wait for you to meet our son one day soon!
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