getting our "Feet Wet" in our first fundraiser

God has good purposes for our lives, which He reveals to us through His word, His people, His nature, and our own hearts.  Jeremiah 29:11 says that for I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.  God has placed some great people around Jesse and I and just in the right timing, His timing. Brooke and Kevin Maschmeier are some of those great people.  God has a plan for their life as well.   So you can see how excited I was to be able to partner with such a wonderful and inspiring couple for our first adoption fundraiser.  

In this fundraiser Jesse, Brooke, Kevin, and I sold "Tins for Tots" to our co-workers at our offices. Beginning in December we began selling Christmas tins that

we would later fill with delicious homemade Christmas treats to 91 of our co-workers. We were blessed to be able to raise $800 per family for a total of $1,600. God is so good! Thanks to each of you that purchased the tins to help fund the Aguirre and Maschmeier Tot. Also Praise the Lord for Hobby Lobby and their 50% off on all Decorative Christmas Items, in that we were able to purchase nice tins at an affordable costs.  

So the fun began on Friday, December 13th as I began the baking process. Thank you Kroger for having all the right stuff.. Sugar, Butter, Nuts.... YUM!  What a great time I had baking!!! The same could not been said for Jesse as he was able to experience the joy of baking... It was controlled chaos. We had brittle in this pan and cookies in that pan and we were alternating items in the oven and then the timer was going off and dishes piling up in the sink..... 
Fun times in the Kitchen!!!

On Sunday December 15th, the stuffing began!  Thanks to Adria, Jaye, Brooke, and Rebecca for helping us stuff these goodies! Also thank to all of you who donated your own homemade goodies.  I heard story after story from those baking goodies. There was a mom who baked their goodies with her young daughter and shared with her the gift of helping and giving to others. Another friend baked her cookies with her grandmother and her daughter sharing experiences about her own adoption. One woman talked to her grandchildren about our adoption and how this small gift can play a huge role in child's life. My heart was so overwhelmed with joy as I heard each and every story.  God was working in each of your homes as you baked for our fundraiser. Philippians 1:3-6 says "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ.   

Thank you again for your prayer support for our adoption. Remember Brooke and Kevin Maschmeier's in your prayers as well.  Here is a link to follow their journey. http://love-found-us.blogspot.com/

Until next time...