It has been months.... months since I have blogged.
Here are some updates of what is going on around us right now.
We are getting closer. This process seems so long and work intensive sometimes but we are making progress. Each little step is really a big step in the right direction. While we have not completed the next big step of sending our Dossier we are a lot of little steps closer! All of our documents are gathered, all are notarized, all are certified by the state, and as of moments ago they are all being mailed to the consulate to be authenticated.
Having our lives paperwork in someone else's hand is nerve wrecking! We have been blessed with so many people in our lives who love us and often carry us through when we are overwhelmed.
Just today at UPS as I am overnighting everything we have worked so hard for these last 6 months... the lady (who knows us really well at this point) was a breath of fresh air in her comfort to me and care of our documents. And the stranger at UPS that said they would be praying over a safe delivery and quick process for us reminded me again that we are no alone on this journey.
Baby Campbell's village is so big already!
What is next? We wait for our documents to be returned. (Hopefully by the end of next week) Once they are in our hands again we add some other paperwork to it and mail it off to our agency. They will eventually send our Dossier. I am not sure how long they take to process all of the paperwork.
In the meantime.... blessings continue. We have friends and family who are planning and executing fabulous fundraiser for us. I have them listed all below:
Adam and I have been blessed by the Nelson family long before we realized this was the path for our lives. They have continued to support us in every way and have surprised us again with an amazing fundraiser. The Nelsens own the Glass Lounge in Harrisburg PA. They, unknowing to us, had a puzzle made with out announcement picture. For the entire month of April they will be selling puzzle pieces ($2.50 each) so that everyone can literally help us build our family. For each puzzle piece that someone purchases their names will be entered to win a $50.00 glass lounge gift certificate. The puzzle has already been started. I will post updated pictures on our Facebook page as the month continues. If you'd like to help us build our puzzle you can send payment to The Glass Lounge at 4745 North Front Street Harrisburg PA 17110. (be sure to include fundraiser on the memo) You can also call (717)255-9919 to do it over the phone with a credit card. But the best way would be to go eat a delicious meal and put the puzzle piece on yourself!
Michelle's parents and Adam will be doing a yard sale fundraiser on April 29th in Hershey Pa. If would like to rent a take for $20.00 to set up your own yard sale or have any donations for us to sell, please contact us at creatingthecampbells@gmail.com.
Adam is still selling candy bars for another fundraiser. If you have a place of work or social gathering that you think you'd be able to take a box with you, please let us know. We still have about 10 boxes that need homes and candy bars that are ready to be eaten!
Family photos are back!! Marta has so graciously volunteered to do another photo day for us. The photos will be taken at Fort Hunter on May 13th. The cost is $80 per 30 minutes and $150 for an hour session. You will get all pictures on a DVD and have rights to the pictures! 1/2 of the money goes directly to help bring baby campbell home! This is a great opportunity to get "mommy and me" or generation photos done for mothers day gifts! If you'd like to sign up please email creatingthecampbells@gmail.com.
Thank you all for going on this wild ride with us. We can't wait to see what doors open next!
