tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post1252785845775832391..comments2023-10-24T06:07:21.148-07:00Comments on Leap Of Faith: ExplanationJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289755798961856657noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post-17562584316594663212008-04-13T19:37:00.000-07:002008-04-13T19:37:00.000-07:00Thank you everyone for your comments. I will be s...Thank you everyone for your comments. I will be sure to post back with the results of the garage sale fundraiser. <BR/><BR/>Jenn-<BR/>Thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate all of the advice and support you have given us throughout our journey.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289755798961856657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post-26163535760588675142008-04-09T05:19:00.000-07:002008-04-09T05:19:00.000-07:00What an admirable thing you are doing!:)God Bless ...What an admirable thing you are doing!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>God Bless your family!Niki Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433264163042853577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post-41698601717294334242008-04-06T18:03:00.000-07:002008-04-06T18:03:00.000-07:00we haven't done a fundraiser...yet...but I think i...we haven't done a fundraiser...yet...but I think it's a great way to re-use/recycle/reduce waste, etc. I totally agree w/ you--we have our occasional splurges, but living within our means is its own peace of mind. best of luck on the fundraising. --emilieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post-3393343299800519602008-04-06T17:54:00.000-07:002008-04-06T17:54:00.000-07:00When Michael & I started our adoption we had other...When Michael & I started our adoption we had others voice their concerns. Financing was definately one of them. It was not that we were poor but we were not rich either. We paid out of pocket as much as we could then were forced to get a loan. In our case we did not have any children and others did not see the necessity of having a child. From the moment Michael & I met we spoke of children. We wanted 4 or 5 (not looking like that will happen). We did not care how natural, adopted, etc. We just wanted to be parents. <BR/>I to am a very good bargain shopper. Weather its going into RICH neighborhoods for yard sales or going to the clearance rack I try to save $. And with coupons I can pretty much walk out of the store with 60.00 worth groceries for under 30.00. Lets just say my son is derssed better than I am from my yard sales..... Example got him 2 bins of Gap clothing at a yard sale 10 cents a peice!!! Insane ....<BR/>Anyway what I am trying to say is do what is right for you. Do not worry about the others cause in the end all you really have is FAMILY...<BR/><BR/>And I would be happy if you added my blog to your list. thanks!Michaels babydollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967289299963392941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post-83159298359321766282008-04-06T15:20:00.000-07:002008-04-06T15:20:00.000-07:00I totally understand your post. We too live frugal...I totally understand your post. We too live frugally and I think it makes our marriage stronger also. We talk about every dime that is spent and respect each other's needs. Plus we are teaching our kids that you have to save for what you want. I also understand the cost of adoption. We are dreading, but saving up for, the referral payment also. I can't wait until we can say we did it all with cash and no loans. Good luck on your fundraising.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092472031802382209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4424648590651150689.post-2778959312663784072008-04-06T08:14:00.000-07:002008-04-06T08:14:00.000-07:00Jenny, I'm so glad you are doing these fundraisers...Jenny, I'm so glad you are doing these fundraisers along the way!! When I was adopting Yan the benefit yard sale was the BEST!! It was so much fun, everyone got their stuff cleared out, and people that shopped were very generous when they saw what a great cause it was going to.<BR/><BR/>Make sure you put out posters talking about your adoption, and a jar for donations too! You'll be surprised how it touches peoples hearts and may also lead others to act on that tug on their heart to adopt! Blessings! JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15213913409012028317noreply@blogger.com