It’s been an exciting few weeks! We got big news! We received a matching grant through Lifesong for Orphans, in partnership with Highlands Church! Back in January, a friend shared one of our posts and someone they knew reached out to us to tell us about the matching grant and encouraged us to apply! What a tremendous blessing that has turned out to be!!!!
Now every dollar given to us via Lifesong is doubled up to $8,500!!!! And those giving, can get receive a charitable donation receipt because the donation will go to a 501c3 organization (Lifesong!) It is just mindboggling for us how generous everyone has been! We are feeling truly blessed. (Info on how to give is below!)
And in the midst of that, we were preparing for our big family dinner – where we showed off some family traditions with Okie Tacos, my Aunt Hazel’s carrot cake, Mom’s banana pudding, and some awesome St. Patty’s day themed cupcakes (Gluten Free no less!). We also had a great turnout of friends despite the prior day storm that caused a minor panic that we might have to cancel! But the sun and our friends show up and it was just a really sweet time!
The last few weeks were extra busy as my sister Cherilyn and my mom put together a collection of family recipes to finalize our family cookbook. And just like that we are officially taking orders! Just contact me at amanda.rossiter@gmail.com for details! And if you’re in Tulare, my sister took back several copies so be the first to contact her and avoid extra shipping costs!!! We are asking $20 – you’ll get great family recipes and know that all profits are going towards bring baby Duffy home!
And that brings us today. Tired, but feeling so blessed. A big thank you to everyone who came to or participated in our Dinner and Silent Auction! For us, it felt like just a family dinner – with a lot of laughter, good food, and fun! It also reminded us of just how bless we have been to have such supportive friends and family! And friends of friends and strangers – who just want to help adoptive parents, birth moms, and kiddos in need!
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