Perspective

A friend once told me instead of focusing on why people do not donate I should focus and rejoice for everyone that can. I think I got wrapped up into the bigger picture that I have been trying to tell everyone not to look at. Does that make any sense? I mean I tell everyone do not look at the big picture and think that any small amount won't make a difference and that every single dollar is important yet I focus on how many people I need to get to get to the end. The end being the bigger picture. I spend time looking at the end I am missing the triumphs of the beginning and middle.

That is unfair to everyone who reads my blog, prays for us, shares our ups and downs and those that donate. I do not want anyone to think for a moment that I do not appreciate any help whether it is money, prayers, or just that you thought of Cliff that day. I rejoice in every single dollar, every single penny. I rejoice in every encouraging word. I am grateful to God that I have this opportunity to not only bring my son home but share him with everyone following us. I am going to have emotional posts about my worries for Cliff. wondering what life is like for him right at this moment, sharing the stories of these children waiting. The only way we can advocate properly for them is through honest emotional posts. I will continue to fundraise to help us on our adoption journey however I am not going to dwell on what we do not have but rather what we already do have thanks to our already growing village. I said that a village has many parts to it and I truly mean that.

So on to the next thing- I am attempting a puzzle fundraiser :) You can go here for the details. There is even something for those who can't afford to participate but would like to share our story.