Friday, February 22, 2013

One Quarter goal met & more!!

We are so thankful for the generosity of people who have learned about our adoption goals!  We are especially thankful right now for some amazing friends who are organizing a dinner theater to benefit Abigail's adoption. In addition, we are extremely blessed by those who have stepped up to help us cover the costs involved with the play. We still have a long ways to go but as always, we see God's hand in this and we know it's going to happen!  Just when we start to get discouraged, something awesome happens!  Today, Benson & I were able to make a contribution to the adoption account that, along with the donations we've received, have brought our adoption fund up to $2000 which is one quarter of our initial goal!  This does not include the ticket sales we have coming in from the play which will take place in May! 
To learn more, check out the links below:
Purchase Play Tickets

In addition to that, today we're launching our new spring flower fundraiser.  Check it out here:
Flower Power Fundraiser!
 
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Raffle #2: Sheltering Arms- Your Choice!

Sheltering Arms Raffle

This is an AWESOME raffle with a choice of prizes!  Choose from:
1) One-month Fitness Membership
2) One Athlete Pre-Testing Session
3) One Personal Training Session  or...
4) A Running Consultation

Entries are only $3 each and all proceeds go directly to Abigail's adoption fund! The session can be used at Sheltering Arms Physical Rehabilitation Centers at 1501 Maple Avenue Richmond, VA.

The raffle starts today (February 5th) at 10 AM and entries will be accepted through 10 AM on Friday, February 22nd. Enter as many times as you like to increase your chances. The winner will be contacted after the raffle has ended to coordinate delivery of their certificate for one of the above prizes.

This raffle has ended.
Thank you for your support!!
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We started feeling a tug on our hearts toward adoption many years ago and we started praying, researching and talking about it. Even though we felt we were being called to adopt a little girl (and even knew what her name would be!), we did not feel like we were being led to do it at that moment in time. Well...5+ years later the desire is still there and we feel confident that is because God is the one who planted the desire in us in the first place.

We'd love to say that everything has fallen into place perfectly (including the funds to adopt) but that's not the case. Regardless, we believe God is telling us it’s time to take a huge leap of faith and act on the desire He planted in us to adopt. We have no idea how it's all going to work out but we know we serve a mighty God!! Without a doubt, we can’t do it on our own and don’t think God intended for us to. So, with His help and yours, we hope to be able to introduce you to Abigail Grace in His perfect timing!

There are many ways that you can help. First and foremost, we ask for your prayer through this journey! We know that it is likely to be a long process. We need God's guidance and peace for as long as it takes and for any obstacles we may encounter.

Secondly, the simple fact of the matter is that we need funds to make this happen. In that regard, you will see a "Donate" button if you would like to make a direct donation which will be applied at 100% to Abigail's adoption fund. In addition, we have some great fundraising links that you will find here including SendOutCards, T-shirts, Coffee and Flowers. Please know that anything you can do is greatly appreciated!

Thank you all!

Love and Blessings,
Benson and Heather


1994

Our Love Story

Ours is an unusual story of love and committment. We met at a very young age. It didn't take us long to realize that this was the real deal so we made the "crazy" decision at the ages of 16 and 20 to get married. Twenty years later we are still going strong and ready to add a little girl to our family.

1994

When people ask us for marriage advice, the first thing we tell them is "Please don't assume we have it all figured out because we don't." But, there is one thing we know without doubt! God brought us together. He means for us to be each other's for life and we don't pretend to know better than Him. As anyone in a good marriage will tell you, it's not always easy but it's worth it. With God at the core of our relationship, we believe it will only get better as the years go on! And, we're looking forward to sharing future years with Abigail Grace in God's perfect timing.



Prom (1997)

Our Wedding Day (July 8, 1995)