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One thing we have realized since our very first ever blog post and our last blog post, about adopting, is that it is more difficult to update our blog with two kids, both of us working, and our crazy life. However, there have been a couple new things happen with our adoption process since our last blog post and we wanted to let y’all know. One of them being we have chosen to go with a different agency than previously posted about. We have done a lot of praying and a lot of talking.  As we stated in our last blog post,  we are almost debt free. It is an amazing feeling and we really do not want to accumulate a whole lot more unless it is necessary. With that being said, We have come to the decision that we would like to save AT THE VERY LEAST $7,000 cash just for our adoption. after we get that money, we will apply with this new agency we feel best suites us...their fee is $4,000. After that is complete, our home study will begin. That process is $2,500. Once both those things are done we will begin being shown to birth mommas...Or become “live” as the adoption world calls it. Of course, additional fees will start coming if we are chosen (planning for at least $20,000-ish). we have agreed we will take an adoption loan out for the rest of whatever we are short IF God does not provide the funds in cash (we are praying He does ☺️) . One of the ways we are trying To raise money is a YardSale!!!! March 17th! 100% of the proceeds will be going straight to our adoption savings...our hope is to get to $7,000 ASAP (not neccesarily from this YardSale but hey God can work miracles!)! We ask that you pray with us as we try to get to our first “goal” soon. We truly believe God has a baby out there for us and we are seeking his wisdom and guidance to get to them in HIS timing. Those that are local, we ask that you please tell your friends and family to come shop our adoption yard sale March 17 starting at 7AM! Oh and We are still accepting donations!!!
To say our family is “all in” this process would be an understatement. We are so excited to see God work. Thank you all for your prayers and support as we continue our journey.
With MUCH love and thankfulness,
Tyler, Brittany, Austyn-Claire, and Cam

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