Well, we've been at it for almost two months now. It's weird that it's only been a short time since Andrea and I were introduced to Reece's Rainbow. In a way, I feel like I've been a part of it for many years. Anyways, I wanted to post some updates on the good, the bad and the ugly. Well, there's not really anything ugly, but I thought that's what you're supposed to say.
First off, the good! We've raised almost $40,000 for Megan and Eli! The other good part of that is we are in the process of planning a few major events for 2012 that could exceed what's been done so far. Thank you everyone who's donated and spread the word! This success is all because of you and your generosity!
Another "good" is what I've learned in the past few months. I've learned more about the adoption process and what family's go through in order to bring their child home. It's been eye opening. There's a lot of hoops these family's need to jump through which is good because it helps make sure the children are protected and go to a good home. On the other hand, I definitely feel for the family and the looooong wait they must endure before their child is home.
Now a little of the bad. Well, the only bad thing I can think of is Megan and Eli have not been chosen by a family yet! I really thought that when their dollar amounts go around the $20k mark that they would be chosen quickly. Then again, it's only been about 3 weeks (patience hasn't ever been a huge strength of mine). At the same time, I know there is a special family meant for each of them and I know that in their own due time they will find them. In the meantime, Andrea and I are talking to everyone we can about them in hopes that we may be able to find their family in our own little place in the world.
In moving forward, our intention was to start to focus on fundraising for another child and/or a family this month. I go back and forth on doing this with neither Megan or Eli having been chosen yet. I'm open to suggestions from anybody with an opinion on this.
Thanks again to everyone who continues to follow our blog, post links on their blog and simply share the Reece's Rainbow message in their circles. Together we shall conquer!
5 comments:
My advice is to keep going forward and to rely on the power of prayer. I am sure that there is a family out there, it just may take some work to connect the two of you. I'm hoping you have contacted Jammie - she may have some great connections.
Hi,
I found your blog during the Christmas Warrior season and am inspired with all you did for Megan and Eli. I have posted about them in the RR forum to encourage others to blog abour them and their large balances. One member posted that she is pursuing Eli and waiting for some information about him (to to the RR forum if you want her name).
I also suggested that RR create a category showing the kids with large balances to bring attention to them. They just did:
http://reecesrainbow.org/category/waitingchildren/movingmountains
You could also encourage RR to do a twitter about them or also put them on the home page.
You are SO GOOD at fundraising that I encourage you to pick another child. Please continue to pick the older children as they, and boys in particular, are less likely to be chosen.
My favorites now are Spencer & Brent (both have been sent to an institution). I also like Elden!
Also, check out this new group advocating for RR children:
http://www.tenfororphans.org/
Thank you for all you are doing!
Sue H.
Hi,
I found your blog during the Christmas Warrior season and am inspired with all you did for Megan and Eli. I have posted about them in the RR forum to encourage others to blog abour them and their large balances. One member posted that she is pursuing Eli and waiting for some information about him (to to the RR forum if you want her name).
I also suggested that RR create a category showing the kids with large balances to bring attention to them. They just did:
http://reecesrainbow.org/category/waitingchildren/movingmountains
You could also encourage RR to do a twitter about them or also put them on the home page.
You are SO GOOD at fundraising that I encourage you to pick another child. Please continue to pick the older children as they, and boys in particular, are less likely to be chosen.
My favorites now are Spencer & Brent (both have been sent to an institution). I also like Elden!
Also, check out this new group advocating for RR children:
http://www.tenfororphans.org/
Thank you for all you are doing!
Sue H.
What you did for them is AMAZING!!! My family wanted to pursue adopting Celine but the financial mountain was very daunting! We ended up deciding to do it but that same day our agency here called us about a birth mom that is due in a few weeks, so realized that God had chosen for us and Celine wasn't meant to be ours but I am still trying to fundraise for her. She like Megan has already been transferred:( I'm really praying that her family finds her soon also. I think you should continue with another child. The larger funds are very very helpful to potential families!!!
RR just posted a new picture of Megan. She is beautiful!
http://reecesrainbow.org/652/megan2h
Sue H.
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