We wouldn't normally do this (and I still feel kind of funny about it actually) but due to popular demand, I am putting a PayPal button below. If you feel led to donate to our adoption fund, you can click on the link below. Please do not feel obligated. Your generosity of prayers and well wishes over the past two years has already blown me away and I feel bad asking for anything else. You are all amazing and I am eternally grateful!
PS - If another couple comes forward before we do (we hope to know tomorrow if we will have the money) and this little baby girl is not meant to be ours, we will use this money towards another adoption.
Karey,
ReplyDeleteLet me know if there are tax issues with the donation to EstherJane and I will undo that Paypal and do it here.
DO NOT feel odd or weird or the least big bad about asking for donations. EVERYONE needs to earn money for legal expenses in adoption somehow. Okay, except Brangelina.
You just have to remember to NEVER THINK NEVER.
"I couldn't organize a spaghetti dinner."
"People won't buy my paintings."
etc. SAY YES TO AS MUCH AS YOU CAN!
I've heard of people who take a blank sheet of paper and make a grid. On each square, they place a dollar amount, say from $.50 to $10.00. You cover it, and they tell you how many squares they are willing to take, without knowing the amounts. So if I "take" 3 squares, maybe I owe you $.50, $5.00, and $10.00. (You can get these scratch off, so they're kinda fun!)
People make LOADS of money with this method. I personally love the idea. It's kinda like lotto tickets, but different!
:)
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ReplyDeleteArgh! This is what I'm talking about. And the owner of the business is an adoptive mother.
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Cathy - No, there are no tax issues. Maybe there should be? Haha! I'm quite sure I don't make enough from it to pay taxes :)
ReplyDeleteThis paypal button will say my production company's name once you click through too. It's just what we named the account. THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!
I think it's usually if you make over $600 then you have to pay taxes on it. Regardless, if we donate through this, there shouldn't be a tax problem just so long as you keep record of what income is "profit" for EstherJane and what is just a gift.
ReplyDeleteI'll have a chat with Ryan tonight to see what we can donate. :)
I was going to get you a gift card to Quilting Adventures (the new one is open now- ya!) but this cause is so much better! HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Go get that baby!!!!
ReplyDeleteEthan needs a girlfriend! Praying that account doubles!
ReplyDeleteYou have me on the edge of my seat? What's going on? :)
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know I received error messages trying to order your video from your website. Maybe it is just me? Anyway, I made a donation with this paypal link and left my address. Good luck. I will be watching your blog!
ReplyDeleteThe cost of adoption is a huge tax write off so I think if there were tax consequences from raising the money they would be off set by the adoption tax credit. Good Luck, I'm donating and praying!
ReplyDeleteWow, I am so excited for you!! I will be praying this is the little girl meant for you!!! God is so good!!
ReplyDeleteUpdate - First of all I am BLOWN AWAY by your generosity. Words cannot begin to describe. I will write more about that later. The latest is that I called and left a message with the contact from the attorney's office about twenty minutes ago. I'll let you know if I hear anything!
ReplyDeleteWHERE ARE YOU???!!!???!!!
ReplyDeleteMy paypal account is frozen - I can't confirm my location because I don't have a landline (s.o.b!!!)
Plus, they take some $$ out (just a few cents, but still) - I'm sending you a check.
Email me your address a-sap!
Muah! Happy New Year!
Many prayers for you today!!
ReplyDeleteI have not been off my phone as DH and I were running errands.... :) I sat in the store in the phone checking for updates, at the restaurant!
ReplyDeleteGosh, I just pray you are packing right now heading to whereever this little angel is!!!!
I'm so excited I can barely contain myself!
I'm SO hopeful.
ReplyDeleteOffered my Communion and indulgence today for your situation.
Praying, praying, praying.
I'm on the edge of my seat over here!
ReplyDeleteThank you for asking! My husband and I would love to see you both be parents :). Good luck!
ReplyDeleteplease email me your address, i would love to donate to your fund and of course give you the coach purse. I am on pins and needles waiting to hear what's going on.
ReplyDeleteLike i've told you before, i 100% believe the low gi diet you introduced me to at the end of 2008helped me loose 7lbs, then actually ovulate the month i got pregnant, so anything i can help you do to become a mom i am 100% in!!!!!!!!