Saying "YES"

I apologize that it has been a few weeks since our last update :) We were working hard to get the Barn Dance Fundraiser organized. We are truly humbled with the amount of donations, support, and love that our friends, family, and community showed us with for the fundraiser. We had close to 40 different auction items and 30 different raffle items that were ALL donated to help with the fundraiser!! Michael and I cannot thank you enough for all of your help in bringing our son home. 

When we said "YES" to God's call to adopt in February, we literally couldn't have even imagined how God was going to open the floodgates of provision and support. Our hearts are overwhelmed as we watch God's plan unfold. Daily we talk about how saying "YES" to something so unknown and unplanned is the absolute BEST thing we have ever done. We have seen God provide in ways we couldn't imagine and we have been connected with so many amazing people. Our marriage is stronger, our faith is stronger, and we pray bolder prayers than we ever have before. Our passion for adoption and the fatherless has grown tenfold. Overall, this adoption has been a crazy awesome lesson in trusting and surrendering to God's call to our lives. HIS plan is more amazing than anything we could ever dream for our family.  Michael and I spent some time during our anniversary dinner last week discussing our lives and the direction we are headed. Both of us are filled with so much joy as we want to continue saying "YES" to whatever God calls us to. We want to raise our children to remember that God's plan may not always seem "safe" but it is SO good. 

What is God calling you to say "YES" to? What is holding you back? GO! Say "YES"! Your life will forever be changed and your faith will increase more than you can imagine! 

Whew, can you tell I am passionate about this!? Anyways, thank you again for the overwhelming support and love. God is using each and every one of you in mighty ways. For those of you who would like some updates, here is where we are in the process:

On Monday our i800a approval (basically the US saying we have pre-approval to adopt from another country) was sent to the adoption country where all of our other dossier paperwork is waiting. Our dossier must be translated and then submitted. Upon submission, we wait for a verbal and written approval, which will then allow us to get travel dates for trip one. Will you partner with us in praying that we can travel at the end of July/beginning of August?  On paper, this doesn't really seem possible.  However, throughout this whole process, God has shown us that he is in the business of making the impossible, possible. There are a few reasons why we would love to travel at this time: 
1. It would fall near his birthday (and who doesn't want to celebrate their son's birthday with them?!)
2. It would be ALOT easier for our jobs
3. Uhhh we want to meet him!!! haha

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, GENEROSITY, ENCOURAGEMENT, LOVE, TIME, EFFORT, & PRAYERS!!! YOU ARE BRINGING AN ORPHAN HOME!!! 

Stay tuned....we will be announcing his new name on the next blog post! 

June 13th Barn Dance and Silent Auction Fundraising Event

We would  LOVE to have you join us at our huge fundraising event!!! Please come for a night of fun!

The evening will include dancing, food, drinks, raffles, silent & live auctions! ALL proceeds will go towards bringing our son home! 

WHEN: June 13th 6pm-10pm

WHERE: 17313 Cherry Tree Road, Noblesville, IN 46062

COST: $10 per adult & $5 per child

QUESTIONS? E-mail mmperry611@gmail.

Auction Items: 

7days/7nights stay at Mylin Villa in Estero, FL

Professional Photo Shoot by Tricia Forman Photography

Bob & Tom Experience

Golf Round for 2 at Prairie View

Boutique Outfit from Pretty Cute Things

1hr Massage from Tracy Rupp

1hr Massage from Shrout Chiropractic

4 Sets of 5-STAR Dance lesson packages

1 Week of Private Swim Lessons at Mylin Swim School

Essential Oil & Diffuser

Golf Analysis by Golf Tech

Hair Salon Basket with product and service

Month of Yoga

Mary Kay Basket

Week of Horse Back Riding Lessons

5 Archery Lessons

AH Collection Girls Night Out

1hr Evening Cruise with wine/cheese for 4 people on Eagle Creek Reservoir

 Signed Picture of Jeff Saturday

Ningxia Red Chrome Collection Kit 

Jewelry

2 Pairs of Designer Sunglasses

Kate Spade Purse

***MORE ITEMS TO COME

Raffle Items:

$25 Biaggi's Gift Card

1 Dozen Cake Pops

$20 Delaney's Gift Card

Butler's Nursery Hanging Basket

2 $25 Whole Foods Gift Gards

2 $25 McKenzie River Pizza Gift Card

Homemade Pies & Cheesecake

2 Car Wash King Booklets
$50 Beauty Brands Gift Card
$50 Noah's Animal Hospital Gift Card
Pink Children's Suit Case
Blue Children's Suit Case
Hand-drawn portrait from Jane Zeronik
Signed Picture of Jeff Saturday

***MORE ITEMS TO COME