"So, how are things going with the adoption?"

It has been THREE months since I last updated. How is that possible?! I don't know about everyone else, but this summer has flown by for me! I'm not even sure where it went. And, now the girls are back in school. 7th grade and Kindergarten. I just can't believe it. Sigh.

"So, how are things going with the adoption??" I SO appreciate everyone who asks me that question. However, forgive me if I never really know how to answer it. I just really don't know. We're primarily praying and trying to get to a point where we can financially accept a referral, thus all the fundraising that you're probably already sick of seeing and hearing about by now. Let me say, please do NOT feel any sort of need to support every fundraiser. We're simply trying to do a variety of things so that they might appeal to a variety of people. Don't have the money or just not interested? Then, by all means, please do not participate. Your prayers are truly the most valuable thing to us.


Having said that, here are a few of the things we've been doing:


MICHE PARTIES (on-going)

If you're interested in updates on the newest releases and special deals, please "like" my Handbag Boutique page on Facebook by clicking here.

 





ORIGAMI OWL FUNDRAISER......

SO much fun! And, you helped us raise $250 for our adoption fund! A special thanks to independent designer Brittney Jones! Please check out and "like" her page on facebook by clicking here.

HAIR TIES and HEADBANDS (on-going)

Click here for all the details!

Operation World

DRC Congo is today's Operation World prayer country! ;) Please join me in prayer.

http://www.operationworld.org/today2

Join Us in Prayer?

Been super busy trying to save/raise money for our adoption. But, in the midst of all the busyness, I want to stop for a moment and simply ask you to join us in prayer. Please pray that God would supernaturally provide, that we would soon be matched with a child or sibling group, and that we would be able to bring him/them home as soon as possible. The average international adoption is currently taking about 3 years and costing $28,000. Please pray that these mountains would be removed....all for His glory! (Matthew 17:20, John 14:13-14)

Miche Party

I am having SO much fun with my new Miche business!  I held my first open house/party this past Friday night.  Check out the results.........

With $600 in sales, Kendonna earned $100 in FREE product and 3 items at 50% off! AND, we earned $120 for our adoption!!! Yay!!!!!

Who wants to be my next hostess?  Message me for details about how to earn FREE/discounted product by hosting your own in-home or on-line party.  :)

www.deannagipson.miche.com

All For His Glory,

 

Mini Photo Sessions

Mini Photo Sessions

by Brittany Richey of For His Glory Photography

When: Saturday, April 6th

Where: The Blewett Farm, Auburn, KY 42206

The location listed above is a farm that belongs to Deanna's family. (For Bowling Green friends who might be interested--this farm is located about 30 minutes outside of BG.)

$75 for a 30-minute session. You will receive 12 images (and the copyright to those images).

Session times available:

9:00-9:30          The Danny Hughes Family

9:30-10:00        Kyleigh Smith

10:00-10:30      The Stephen Taylor Family

10:30-11:00      The Riehn Family

11:00-11:30      The Turpin Family

11:30-12:00      The Meredith Family

1:00-1:30          The Cassetty Family

1:30-2:00

2:00-2:30          Savannah Snyder

2:30-3:00

*Please comment or message me with the time you would prefer. First come, first serve. I will try to update as requests are made.

A HUGE thanks to Brittany for donating her time and talent to help us bring our child(ren) home!!!

Be sure to "like" For His Glory Photography on facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/4hisgloryphotography?fref=ts

For His Glory,

We Are The Rescued

*Updated March 9, 2013*

Just want to take a moment to praise God for all He is doing within the church. He is making His desires our own and placing orphans in families.

Around 10 months ago, I took this photo of all the families in our church who were in the process to adopt.........

Since then, 6 of those families have brought their children home!!!

The Borders Family

The Brannin Family

The Graham Family

The Jochim Family

The McDonald Family

The Harston Family

And, 2 are praying that they can bring their girls home very, very soon.....

(Will you please join us in praying?)

The Gant Family

The Mattingly Family

Another precious family brought home a baby girl and just finalized her adoption......

The Cassetty Family

And, another family who has previously adopted is seeking to add #3 and #4, as they transition from foster to adopt.

In order to protect their privacy at this time, we'll call them

The "L" Family

And, yet another family just announced that they have begun the adoption process.......   :)

The Richey Family

And, THAT is just within the church we attend!

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Three other families we love have recently answered the call to care for orphans as well......

The "H" Family

This family has one adopted son, has moved from foster to adopt with another, and is fostering yet another.

The Bailey Family

The Sharp Family

God is doing great things! Please join us in prayer as we seek to follow Him wherever He leads.

"It's important to realize that we adopt not because we are rescuers. No. We adopt because we are the rescued." -David Platt

For His Glory,

Miche ("Mee-chee") Handbags

Just joined Miche--an amazing handbag company--and can't wait to get started selling their super cute and stylish interchangeable bags! While we are in the process to adopt, 100% of my profits will go directly into our adoption fund. I'm thinking this will for sure add some FUN to our FUNdraising! Interested in ordering, booking a party, or joining my team? Just click on the link below! :)

https://deannagipson.miche.com/

                                                    

                                                                        For His glory,

                                                                                                        

John Piper: Bloodlines Documentary

"Pastor John Piper walks through his personal story of growing up with segregation in the South. His personal story boldly champions the transforming power of the gospel and the beauty of racial 

diversity and harmony in Christ."

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                              For His Glory,
                                                                                                                 

STUCK Documentary Promo

"What can EACH of us do to help provide families for orphans?.....The current international adoption process takes nearly 3 years and costs around $28,000......In the past 5 years, the number of children adopted into the US has plummeted by 50%....."

Hope you'll take 5 minutes of your day to watch the video below. Simply click on "STUCK Documentary Promo".

STUCK Documentary Promo

Mommy's Heart Went Pop

I cannot watch this without crying. Trust me, I've tried. So perfect. Just watch. This is my heart......

For His Glory,

We're Back! :)

Wow. I cannot believe it's been 6 months since my last post!!! First of all, my apologies for going silent with no explanation. Realistically, I'm going to say I probably won't be a consistent blogger. However, I DO plan to post more often than every 6 months. Lol. So, I'm back. The past few months have been somewhat of a whirlwind, but a good one. The primary reason for our slowdown in the adoption process was the fact that I needed a permanent job before we could proceed. After graduating last May, I worked a few PRN jobs, but nothing on-going. November through January, I was working nearly every day, but still only temporary jobs. But then, at the end of January, one of those wonderful offices asked me to stay! I am so blessed to be a part of the Briarwood Dental team, and am praising God for His perfect timing and provision. That being said, we are ready to get rolling again and are SO excited! Please pray for us as we begin applying for grants, and watch for some exciting new fundraisers.   :)

For His Glory,