My sweet friend Lisa from Little Painted Polka Dots has been so generous in helping us bring home a little girl from Uganda. She’s offered up this piece from her shop as fundraiser items for our adoption. Whether you are adopting or are buying a necklace because you have a special place in your heart for [...]
Adopting a Little Girl From Uganda
Many of you know that we have been down the adoption road before. It was with great sadness we had to cancel our adoption from Taiwan. We were heartbroken and still think about sweet Campbell who we grew to love, yet we never met him. But we are really excited that the adoption journey is [...]
Up And Away 5K {a walk, run, or bike fundraiser & a giveaway}
I love adoption. Ya’ll all know that. We have two families who are dear to us who are in the home stretch of fundraising. This event is going to be unlike any other fundraiser you’ve seen or heard of. {Nashville folks, listen up. This is going to be amazing.} On May 11th, 2013, [...]
Adoption News! {and a fundraiser}
We are adopting from Uganda. As many of you know, that place is near and dear to our heart. I just cannot get over the excitement that this ride is going to bring us. Yes, it will be an up and down hill ride, but we’re excited for this next chapter. Our boys are so [...]
Adoption News {and a new fundraiser}
Here we are again. It’s been a while since we’ve updated this blog, but we have news! We are adopting from Uganda. As many of you know, that place is near and dear to our heart. I just cannot get over the excitement that this ride is going to bring us. Yes, it will be [...]
How a Girl with 24 Hours to Live Changed Everything
“I want to go help them.” That’s pretty much how it started…my interest in going to Africa, that is. At first it seemed so noble. After all, isn’t helping “them” the point? Maybe. But over time it’s turned into so much more. And the moment when everything began to really change in me is one [...]
31 Bits {giveaway}
Have you heard of 31 Bits? If not, you’re in for a real treat! As you all know, we are adopting from Uganda. We love the country and are excited to find products from there. Kallie Dovel, traveled to Uganda in the summer of 2007, getting a first- hand look at life in Northern Uganda. [...]
A Difference {Adoption Fundraiser}
Many of you all know we are adopting from Uganda. We love the country and are excited to be bringing home a child in the next couple of years. As part of our fundraising, we have these amazing necklaces for sale from Little Painted Polka Dots. Lisa is such a sweet friend of mine. When [...]
Helpful Resources & Adoption Blogs
Below are some helpful resources that we’ve come across so far in adopting: LifeLine Adoption & Children Services Show Hope Just Love 147 Million Orphans Abba Fund Lifesong for Orphans Below are our favorite sites – we think you’ll like them too! A Road Home Crazy Love Campaign Kisses From Katie Long Hollow [...]
fashionABLE {review & giveaway}
fashionABLE is another amazing company that I love what they stand for… {Creating sustainable business for African women} A fashionABLE scarf is more than just an accessory, it’s a means to a new life. Your purchase creates sustainable business for women in Africa who have been exploited by the effects of poverty. The sale of [...]
