One Week

Only one more week until we have our first information session!!! I am beyond excited to really get the process rolling. I'm obsessing just a bit but I just can't help it!

In the meantime, I decided to start a new branch of research entitled "How To Pay For This."

John and I are not rolling in the dough, so to speak. We are financially stable, can pay our bills, and can more than handle raising a child and supplying all the toys he/she needs :). However, the type of adoption we are thinking of will cost between $10,000 to $30,000. Every time I see that range my stomach drops. I get really nervous and a mean little voice says, "There is NO WAY you can afford that."

My research this past weekend has shown that there are hundreds of couples just like us. They can't afford everything either. While some have family financial support and some are lucky to be awarded the free grants that are out there, others are still struggling with the means to bring their children home. But as John says, "Where there's a will, there's a way."

Some advocate fundraising. That idea intrigues me and makes me a little shy. How can I fund raise and ask people for money? Isn't it tacky? Apparently, many people do not think so and are able to complete their goals due to the generosity of others. There are many creative ideas out there. Some do crafts, print t-shirts, hold large garage sales, or band together with other adoptive families for charity events. One idea that I thought was cute were four families who came together and held a charity 5k race! John and I might look into that. He is an avid runner and the idea of getting a community together sounds like a lot of fun.

Once again my head is spinning with information. I think I am addicted to Google. The internet just beckons to me and I can't help but type "adoption" in the search bar to see where it will lead me. Hopefully it will lead me that much closer to motherhood.

Anyone have any ideas for fundraising or experiences?