Here we go again....
So over the last year, I have been spending a good majority of my "free time" applying for grants for our adoption. You all have given SO much. Some of you, above and beyond the call. We got a phone call yesterday, and we have received a $3000 matching grant! Which is so exciting because if we can match it, we may have raised and paid for the whole adoption. BUT...we have to match it. We are so blessed to have received a grant..just so grateful... but there is a voice in the back of my head saying, "how can we ask people to give more?" They have given so much. We need this grant to cover our travel and our babies foster care ($500 a month!) So basically, by helping us match this grant, you are putting a roof over our little one's head and you are helping us finally meet him!
My pride is telling me, you can't ask for more. My heart is telling me God is bigger than my pride and fear of asking. I thought we were done asking, I was just praying for a grant to cover the rest of the expenses. God answered our prayer, just not in the way we thought he would. Kind of the story of my life! God always has bigger plans than us. Always. SO with all that said...we have a new host fundraising site. Again, you will be able to receive tax deductions.
Your friendship and investment in our family is so appreciated and we would be honored if you would consider helping us in one or two ways;
1. Pray that God would tenderly care for baby M in the Congo until we are able to bring him home; that God would prepare Max for the upcoming changes to our family (he actually told his preschool teacher the other day that he was going to be a big brother...it's sinking in and it's so precious); that God would give us wisdom, discernment and insight as we raise baby M in a country that is not his own.
2. Lifesong for Orphans has committed an adoption matching grant of $3000 to help pay for adoption expenses. Will you please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us meet this matching grant to bring baby M home? Our goal date is April 24, 2014 but funds will be accepted towards our adoption until he's home and/or the adoption is complete.
HERE'S HOW:
OR:
Please make checks payable to “Lifesong for Orphans. In the memo, note our family account number and family name: "Schmid/#4391" to assure it goes to the correct account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744. Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all U.S. administrative and fund-raising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
OR:
Another option is to give online on the Lifesong site. Go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate. Select “Give to an Adoptive Family.” Complete the online form and fill in “Family Account Number” (4391) and “Family Name” (Schmid) Fields. In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization.
This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use. Individual donations of $250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $250 will gladly be sent upon request. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
And to tease you some more...here is a recent pic of baby M!
My pride is telling me, you can't ask for more. My heart is telling me God is bigger than my pride and fear of asking. I thought we were done asking, I was just praying for a grant to cover the rest of the expenses. God answered our prayer, just not in the way we thought he would. Kind of the story of my life! God always has bigger plans than us. Always. SO with all that said...we have a new host fundraising site. Again, you will be able to receive tax deductions.
Your friendship and investment in our family is so appreciated and we would be honored if you would consider helping us in one or two ways;
1. Pray that God would tenderly care for baby M in the Congo until we are able to bring him home; that God would prepare Max for the upcoming changes to our family (he actually told his preschool teacher the other day that he was going to be a big brother...it's sinking in and it's so precious); that God would give us wisdom, discernment and insight as we raise baby M in a country that is not his own.
2. Lifesong for Orphans has committed an adoption matching grant of $3000 to help pay for adoption expenses. Will you please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us meet this matching grant to bring baby M home? Our goal date is April 24, 2014 but funds will be accepted towards our adoption until he's home and/or the adoption is complete.
HERE'S HOW:
OR:
Please make checks payable to “Lifesong for Orphans. In the memo, note our family account number and family name: "Schmid/#4391" to assure it goes to the correct account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744. Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all U.S. administrative and fund-raising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.
OR:
Another option is to give online on the Lifesong site. Go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate. Select “Give to an Adoptive Family.” Complete the online form and fill in “Family Account Number” (4391) and “Family Name” (Schmid) Fields. In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization.
This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use. Individual donations of $250 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $250 will gladly be sent upon request. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.
And to tease you some more...here is a recent pic of baby M!