Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Past the half way point and pushing $5000! (Pictures Below!!)

 Thanks to a very generous donation + additional Crazy Capers ticket sales yesterday, we have now exceeded the half way point to our initial goal of $8,000! This means that we have more than half of the funds we need to be able to get the adoption process started! That's really exciting! 

In a step of faith, we have already signed up to take our 2-day required adoption training later this year.  We feel so very blessed and are extremely thankful to everyone who is helping us reach this goal!  We are excited to see how much closer we can get to our initial goal through additional ticket sales for the dinner theater that is happening in 2 days!  It's going to be a great time and we can't wait to see you there!

Here are a couple of pictures below from rehearsals which had Benson and I laughing out loud! Time is almost up to order tickets so don't procrastinate! Every ticket puts us closer to leaving that half way point in the dust!! Also, every ticket purchased online is entered into a drawing for one of two $50 Maggiano's gift cards! And, Maggiano's is providing the food for the event so YUM!

And, remember, this really is more than a fun night out- although it is that! This is a way to help further His kingdom by helping to provide a forever home to a little girl who needs a mom and dad who will love her unconditionally!

I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
 

The cast will serve the food in between scenes in character!
Order tickets now at:
www.cocoscoffeeshop.com

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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)