Our Story, Our Life, Our Adventure!: The Incense of Prayers

2.28.2008

The Incense of Prayers

I would like to thank all of my Yahoo sisters and those who have sent emails with encouraging words, scriptures, and prayers on behalf of Kay. God is powerful, and He is the Great Physician...miracles still happen! In Jesus' Name!

I am sorry to state that Kay passed away last night at approximately 11:35 p. after the family decided to discontinue the life support. I am not certain what the motive or reason behind pulling the plug was, but I know that God has a reason for allowing things to happen, and if it is unjust then He will have His vengenance. I believe this woman could have been restored. I am very disappointed and angered at what happened...

But...I tell you, I was so blessed by a number of emails I have received and prayers from different friends and family in the body of Christ. People in over 11 different states including: Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Tennessee, Oregon, Minnesota, and more had been praying for Kay and her family. How awesome is that! Wow, a lot of prayer power going up! Thanks to all the super troopers! God bless you all!

1 comments:

Anonymous said...: Prayers for all families continue here. I am devastated by the news, since I had prayed for healing. I am still recovering from a concussion as the result of a horse accident. Our God is in control--He alone knows why, but we have the promise that someday we, too, will understand. He gave us the love for these animals, else why would we ride? My accident wasn't fatal, but my family and friends know that had it been, that would have been the way I wanted to leave this world for heaven. No one knows when death will come, but we know the One who has victory over the grave. Those left behind grieve, but we pray that the families affected will grieve as those who have the hope (the assurance)of our Lord and Savior. May our Lord wrap his loving arms tonight and for days to come around those who are desolate at this hour. He loves us and He does understand our sorrow. Melinda (an aged rider who loves the Lord and her horses); 28 February, 2008

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Next Adoption Hurdle: In-Country Fees & Travel Expenses

Ongoing/Upcoming Fundraisers:

Cookbook Sale! Thanks to the Awesome Donation from Chris & Judith Breslin! $10 each; $3 shipping outside of Jackson County

Facebook Online Auction

Total Raised Minus Paypal Fees: $446.18 ($85 pending payment)

Completed Fundraisers:

the ONE:27 Project -$992.94

After-Christmas Auction- $446.18

Colombian Adoption Calendars- $1,190

Mini Session Foto Fundraisers- $480

Garage Sale- $1070.75

Orphan Soul Concert- $750

Home Study Update - $600, Us, 2/19/11
Paid-Sent check to New Beginnings Adoption Agency 2/19/11.

Projected Travel Expenses & In-Country Fees:
Estimated Total Expense - $14,300

In-Country Airfare - $1,200

Airfare - $5,400
In-Colombia Travel - $300*
Accommodations (4-5 weeks) - $5,000
Colombian Attorney Fees - $1,500*
Colombian Interpreter Fee - $300*
Passport, Medical & Other Fees - $200*
Child US Entry Visa - $400*
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7/18/12 -$100, Photo Fundraiser

7/14/12 -$50, Photo Fundraiser

7/13/12 -$800, Donation from H Family

7/9/12 -$50, Photo Fundraiser

6/30/12 -$10, Donation from Shuntu

6/23/12 -$100, Cookbooks -10 ($5 each)

6/18/12 -$20, Donation from A family

6/17/12 -$17, Cookbooks -2

6/17/12 -$992.94

6/17/12 -$446.18, After Christmas Auction

2/28/12 -$40, Cookbooks -4

2/19/12 -$20, Donation from H family

2/19/12 -$30, Cookbooks -3

2/17/12 -$10, Cookbook -1

2/17/12 -$70, Cookbooks -7

2/6/12 -$20, Cookbooks -2

2/3/12 - $10, Cookbook -1

2/3/12 - $120, C Family Donation

2/3/12 - $80, Cookbooks -8

2/3/12 - $30, Cookbooks -3

1/29/12 - $10, Cookbook

1/21/12 - $40, Cookbooks -4

1/21/12 - $50, Foto Fundraiser

1/20/12 -$28.83, Headbands

12/28/11 - $55, Foto Fundraiser

12/23/11 - $50, Foto Fundraiser

12/23/11 - $5, Good Wishes Donation

12/22/11 - $75, B Family Donation

12/22/11 - $25, Us

12/7/11 - $50, Us

12/3/11 - $50, Foto Fundraiser

11/23/11 - $50, Foto Fundraiser

11/15/11 - $50, In Memory of Shanda

10/15/11 - $50, Foto Fundraiser

10/9/11 - $50, Foto Fundraiser

9/30/11 - $25, In Memory of Granny

9/15/11 - $65, Us

8/6/11 - $125, Foto Fundraiser

7/22/11 - $50, Us

7/15/11 - $60, Calendar Fundraiser

7/11/11 - $100, Mother

6/23/11 - $600, Us

6/8/11 - $800, Us

5/30/11 - $100, H Family Donation

5/27/11 - $300 - Projected Travel Costs In-Colombia, Taxi Fares, etc. Banked

5/27/11 - $50, Us

5/22/11 - $50, Us
5/12/11 - $150, Us
4/27/11 - $50, Us
4/2/11 - $1,500 - Colombian Atty Fee Banked
4/2/11 - $41, Us - Enough to cover the Attorney Fee!
3/25/11 - $250, Calendar Fundraiser
3/17/11 - $50, Us
2/26/11 - $60, Calendar Fundraiser
2/19/11 - $20, Calendar Fundraiser
2/18/11 - $60, Calendar Fundraiser
2/10/11 - $40, Calendar Fundraiser
2/9/11 - $90, Calendar Fundraiser
2/6/11 - $60, Calendar Fundraiser
2/2/11 - $25, Us
1/30/11 - $40, Calendar Fundraiser
1/25/11 -$184, Fundraiser
1/21/11 - $50, Us
1/10/11 - $510, Calendar Monies Submitted
12/24/10 - $400, Child US Entry Visa Fee Banked
12/24/10 - $150, Us, In Honor of Jesus' birthday
12/24/10 - $250, Donation from C family
12/15/10 - $300, Us, In Honor of my Papaw's Bday-Colombian Interpreter Fee
12/10/10 - $200, Us, Passport, Med & Other Fees Banked
Total Banked = $8,229

New Beginnings International Children's and Family's Services Post Placement Fees (must be paid before leaving to Colombia): $230 x 4 =$920
6/3/10 - Us, $20
6/5/10 - Thanks, W Family! $80
6/5/10 - Thanks, D Family! $50
6/7/10 - Us, $100
6/8/10 - Us, $50 - For Beamie's Birthday!!
6/10/10 - Us, $220

8/15/10 - Us, $30 - For Tatiana's Birthday!!

8/31/10 - Us, $200 - Anniversary

10/18/10 - T-Shirt Fundraiser, $120

10/21/10 - Us, $50
Total Banked = $920
Sent to New Beginnings 10/21/10

***THIRD PROGRAM FEE PAID***
5/24/10 - Us, $100
5/26/10 - Thanks, A! $100
6/4/10 - 100 Good Wishes; Thanks, S! $50
6/5/10 - Thanks, D Family! $250
Total Banked = $500
Sent to CHI 6/11/10

*** SECOND PROGRAM FEE PAID***
3.10.10 - Thanks, H Family! $100
4.2.10 - Us, $50
4.12.10 - 100 Good Wishes; Thanks, L! $10
4.19.10 - 100 Good Wishes; Thanks, N! $50
4.24.10 - Thanks, P Family! $300
5.01.10 - Garage Sale; $750.75
5.01.10 - Us, $100
5.01.10 - Thanks, B! $50
5.02.10 - Thanks, M Family! $250
5.02.10 - Us, $100
5.04.10 - Thanks, B! $50
5.04.10 - Us, $39.25
5.07.10 - Thanks, M! $100
5.07.10 - Us, in honor of her birth mami, $50
5.09.10 - Thanks, O Family! $50
5.10.10 - Thanks! Anonymous Donor, $600
5.12.10 - Us, $500.00
5.14.10 - 100 Good Wishes, Thanks, N! $150
5.15.10 - Garage Sale, Take Two - $320!!!
5.16.10 - Us, $30.00
Total Banked = $3,650.00
Check sent to Children's Hope! 5/24/10

*** FIRST PROGRAM FEE PAID***
11.28.09 - Orphan Soul Concert, $750
12.10.09 - Us: In Memory of My Sister, Shanda $200
12.18.09 - Donations collected from concert, $50
12.18.09 - Christmas $ sent from Himleys', $100
12.24.09 - Facebook Friend donation, Thanks, Mrs. G! $50
12.24.09 - Paypal donation, Thanks, M! $150
12.25.09 - Us: $50
12.28.09 - Paypal donation, Thanks, J! $200
1.07.10 - Us: $50
1.08.10 - Sold Piano, $150
1.17.10 - Cozy Bear Cabin Church Offering, $4.65
2.05.10 - Us, My PTO time, $791.35
2.06.10 - Us, $953
Total= $3500 PAID
Check Sent to Children's Hope!

Other Associated Costs Already Expended: Homestudy, Paperwork, fingerprints, photos, etc.) *** Approx. $3200 PAID ***