Sacrifice

Sarah wanted to share something on her heart. She wrote this several days ago. 

Here is what my sweet Sarah wrote about her own experience.

Have I missed out by our family adopting??

Yes. I have missed out. Instead of family vacations we were fundraising. Have I ever been to Disney world? No. But you know what? I don’t care. What I have gained is so much more then what I have lost. I have gained a heart after the Father’s. My desire is to serve the orphans and the widows. Instead of saving up for a new bike I was saving up for a plane ticket. It was worth it. Instead of crying over ruining a manicure I was sobbing on the plane at the thought of leaving so many children behind. It is worth it. Spending time with my family is just as important as spending it with friends. Every hug is a battle won. Every minute of spending time together meant that love was building. Adoption has broken me and Christ has made me more like him through it all. Has it been hard? Yes. But oh so worth it!

 I wanted to post this as I continue to see the Lord working in my Children's hearts. They are looking for ways to help the Reed family who we dearly love. The Reeds are trying desperately to get their 2 girls home from China but keep hitting walls. They are only 1 week away from leaving and needed $4,000 yet to be fully funded and then went to purchase tickets and found they are $3,000 higher. They now need $7,000 ASAP.  What did my kids do. They found everything they could to sell to help raise money for our friends.  I love how God is teaching them to sacrifice for others. You can  Donate to help the Reeds Click here.   THANK YOU!!

COFFEE for TWO Fundraiser

COFFEE FOR TWO

Adoption Journey

Welcome to our fundraiser

to help the Reed Family bring home their TWO precious girls.

We are offering delicious,

freshly roasted Twin Valley Coffee.

Between now and March 4^th 2015, we will be selling Twin Valley Coffee in 12oz. bags or K-cup box of 12. This is a family-owned coffee roasting business, producing very delicious fresh roasted coffees! You will enjoy this coffee and it would also make great gifts.  The goal of this sale is to sell 500 bags/boxes .

• A variety of origins and flavored coffee is being offered whole bean, ground or K-cup in both regular and decaf.
• Use the supplied order form to collect your orders.
• Prices: $10, $11, or $12/bag. K-cup: $13, $14, or $15 a box
• Checks should be made out to “Adoption Journey”
• Please collect payment at the time of sale.
• Any questions please contact Daphne Lang lang4@hometownu.com

• ORDERS AND PAYMENT due by March 4^th, 2015.

• Order distribution is planned for the week of March 23rd.  Details on delivery will be provided at a later date.

We are asking that everyone participate by selling at least 10 bags/boxes.  Remember that all profit from this sale directly benefits the Reed Family. After our group sells at least 500 bags, we will qualify for the iPod nano incentive drawing, and each participant will earn one entry into the drawing for each 10 bags sold. 

This program should be a great success for us!

Thank you in advance for your enthusiastic participation!!

* Adoption Journey will give 1 FREE bag of coffee for each 10 bags/boxes a person sells.

 If you would like to place an order or help with selling coffee please email me at lang4@hometownu.com

www.TwinValleyCoffee.com

One Year Ago

A year ago this February we were excited to help our friends, the Reeds, prepare to bring home their son Joel, and their daughter Sophia.

Sophia

 We had been desperately trying to raise the last support they needed to travel. We were amazed at God’s miracle when he provided the exact amount on February 7^th. We were rejoicing!!  Then rejoicing turned to sorrow the very next day when we learned sweet Sophia went home to be with Jesus. It has been a long hard but amazing journey to watch God, “give unto them beauty from ashes”. God has been working in the Reeds lives and now has blessed them with two beautiful girls waiting in China. You can read their amazing story on their blog Here .

Caitlyn

Talia

In China they are preparing for Chinese New Year and the Reeds are celebrating with a special Red Envelope Fundraiser. This is a great way to celebrate new life and to support this family. They could really use your help!!  You can chose a red envelope and donate the coordinating amount. Details can be found HERE

What a great gift for Valentine's Day to honor someone you love with a donation.

 We hope you will come join us in helping the Reed Family bring their girls home!!!

PS Keep an eye out we will be having a Coffee fundraiser very soon!!

Holiday Sale to Help Bring Home Talia!!

We are trying to help our friends bring home their little girl Talia.
We are selling these handmade beautiful necklaces. 
They make wonderful gifts!! 
The Special price ends December 5th!!

Knots of Love Necklaces
The necklaces are handmade with a special ladder ribbon.
They are lightweight and adjustable.
If you would like one please email me first to make sure we have the color you want in stock. lang4@hometownu.com
All proceeds help bring the Reed's little girl Talia HOME!!!

                                     $15 $12 each or 2 for $25 $20

Brilliant Herbs

Mixed Berry (purples)

blue parade

fall herbs

fresh pearls

paintbox

granite

rich teal

tropical burst

Only 3 days left to order!!!!

Please email me if  you would like to order a tote or t-shirt. All orders are due by October 6th. Totes are $16, short sleeve shirts $20 and long sleeve shirts $24.  Let spread some hope and help the Reed family bring home their precious girl!!!!

Help Bring Talia HOME!!

Totes and T-Shirts Fundraiser for Talia

We are having a fundraiser for the Reed family. You may remember last spring when we were desperately trying to help our dear friends bring home their sweet Sophia who went to be with Jesus. Well, God has performed a miracle match with their treasured daughter Talia (you can read more HERE about their amazing story how God reunited them over time.)

We are selling Totes and T-shirts to help bring Talia home!!

These items can be great gifts and can also be used for conversation starters. Our theme, Adoption Creates Wings of Hope, can refer to adopting a child or being adopted into God’s family.  Lets spread some HOPE by purchasing a tote and T-shirt!

This great tote has a zipper and comes in several colors.

Cost $16  

Colors available:

Black, Bright Yellow, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Forest Green, Golden Yellow, Grey, Hot Pink, Kelly, Khaki, Lavender, Light Blue, Light Pink, Light Tan, Maroon, Navy, Olive, Orange, Purple, Red, Royal, Safety Green, Safety Orange, Turquoise   

To see tote color choices click  HERE

These shirts are a great way to spread HOPE to so many people.

Short Sleeve Adults $20

Mens: S-3X

Womens: XS-3X

Short Sleeve Youth $16 
XS-XL

Long Sleeve Adult $24 
Mens: S-3XL
Ladies: S-3XL

Long Sleeve Youth $20 
XS-XL 

PLEASE email me your order at lang4@hometownu.com (please put fundraiser in the subject) I will need to know the quantity of each item. For totes please state your color choice. For t-shirts the type short sleeve or long sleeve (mens, womens, youth) and the size. I will then email your total and you can pay by Paypal or by check. All orders must be in by October 6th.  SHIPPING- $5 for the first item and $3 for each additional item. 

Alyssa Reed is also making these cool dragonfly key chains to help bring her sister home. If you would like one you can go and order one at here site DRAGONFLY KEY CHAINS HERE

Joy

 Sixteen months ago our precious son received his first hug. It has been incredible journey of growth for each of us in our family. As we look back there were many bumps in the road to get him here, and many long hard days once he was here, but now there is nothing in the world I would trade for this life of JOY!                
                                   Look at this face!!

  

Can you see the joy he has. Jesus has filled his heart. He finally is understanding the unconditional love of a family. The other day he walked by and gave me a kiss on the cheek and said, "I love you mom." He understands love is to be received and given. This boy brings so much joy to our lives. He always is making you smile with something he does or says. I love just watching each new thing he discovers and the excitement it brings. We have crossed the point where we can't remember life without him. Adoption is such an amazing gift from God, you get to watch a life drastically transform right before your eyes.