tillGodbringsthemhome!: Journey to Jeremiah Update

Friday, April 10, 2009

Journey to Jeremiah Update

Hi all,

Wanted to update everyone that we are hot and heavy into fundraising! PLEASE PLEASE share any and all ideas you have on how to raise this money for Jeremiah FAST. Faster than ever. He is very very much in need of coming home as soon as possible. His care is very time instensive for the Nannies at SLC and they are amazing to love him and work so hard with him! :) I know it is a strain for them and they want him home QUICKLY. I have been told to do whatever I have to get the funds quicker than we did for Noah! First and foremost for that is PRAY. PRAY PRAY PRAY! I KNOW God is able and I am soo needing to see Him Show Off in this area! If you will notice we have a button on our sidebar now that my friend Amanda designed. She designs buttons to raise funds for her adoption of 2 special needs sweethearts! :) Anyway, please please post this on your blog to help get more and more folks to come and see our blog and prayerfully help us get this money QUICK! Here is a picture of the button but you need to look on sidebar to actually grab it for your blog!

Jeremiah, my sweet sweet angel boy! Mama loves you so incredibly much! I can't wait till I have every penny I need to get on those scary planes and fly to come and get you sweetie! I am doing everything in my power, and so is daddy to make this go as qucikly as we can honey. We know God is able to bridge this big ocean of fees just like he did with your big brother Noah! You are gonna increase mama's faith little guy! I knew I had fallen in love with you from the second I saw your picture baby boy, but today I love your even more! Hang on sweet frog! We are coming!

We send you kisses in the Wind Jeremiah!

4 comments:

Empty Nester said...: Wow...caught up on all the Jeremiah info and love, love, love the header! :) We will be praying for you and and about what we can do to help you! Love and prayers friend!; April 10, 2009 at 8:06 AM
Shannon R said...: Oh WOW! I just caught up with you! Are you serious? You are "adoption' pregnant again! What wonderful news! We will be praying! I will add the button in just a little bit! Praise God Jeremiah has a Mommy & Daddy & Noah has a brother!!

Shannon; April 10, 2009 at 8:55 AM
Pam said...: I'm excited that God has added to your family again through adoption, and look forward to the family of 5 picture when Jeremiah is in your arms!; April 10, 2009 at 8:06 PM
Lou said...: I'm headed right now to post your button on my blog! He's PRECIOUS!!! Hope you can get him home really quickly!!!; April 12, 2009 at 12:58 AM

Kisses in the Wind

KISSES IN THE WIND
I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I sent to you each night.

For those who have asked about Jeremiah's Diagnosis/prognosis

For those who have asked:

Jeremiah has been diagnosed Severe Spasti Quadraplegic Cerebral Palsy, Microcephaly, Severe Hypertonia, Blind, seizures, and Massive Brain Damage. The Prognosis given for survival by the Neurologist is "none". We are CLAIMING healing and waiting to prove the Neurologist WRONG. We are thankful for every minute Jeremiah is in our arms and are trying to learn all we can to stimulate him, play with him, and give him and his amazing brother Noah the BEST life we can give them :) PLEASE join us in praying to God for a MIRACLE for Jeremiah :) if you will grab the button below and put on your blog and/or webpage to show your support for Jeremiah and to spread the word so others can be praying as well!

Jeremiah Timeline

July 27, 2009 Skate for Jeremiah
July 25, 2009 Yard Sale $103.55
June 6, 2009 Home and Garden Party Fundraiser
June 19, 2009 Jumpin for Jeremiah Fundraiser $140
June 6, 2009 Sam's Sale $ 186
June 2, 2009 Target Gift Card Giveaway Drawing $92 raised
June 2, 2009 Sam's Candy Bar Sale $150
May 26, 2009 True Glow Gift Set Giveaway Drawing $65 raised
May 15, 2009 Homestudy Visit
May 13, 2009 May update pics of Jeremiah! 13 months old.
May 9, 2009 Bake Sale/Candy Bar Sales $165.56
April 22, 2009 Update pics on Jeremiah for April 12 months a few days old!
April 20, 2009 Took in background check and clearance forms to Home Study Agency
April 15, 2009 Informed a $200 donation was going to Heartsent in our name for Jeremiah!
April 12, 2009 Noah's Online Birthday Party Fundraiser raised $20 so far
April 10, 2009 Sent Heartsent Application, Contract with them, and $350 Fee
April 9, 2009 Began Easter Bunny Giveway Fundraiser. Raised $195 total
April 8, 2009 Baby Blessings Giveaway Fundraiser Began Raised $10 so far
April 8, 2009 FIRST DONATION TO CHIP IN!
April 7, 2009 Target Gift Card Giveaway Fundraiser began $105 raised so far!
April 5, 2009 The Jeremiah Fund Chip-in Started!
April 5, 2009 Let Heartsent know we were for sure wanting to adopt Jeremiah!
April 2, 2009 Received Photos. Videos, Medical Files and Nursery updates on Jeremiah
March 31, 2009 We requested information about waiting 1 year old boy OUR JEREMIAH
March 29, 2009 Jeremiah Turned 1 in Taiwan

Timeline to Noah

October 19, 2007 began chipin fund and stepped up fundraising.
October 19, 2007 Received our FIRST donation on the chip in fund! Thank you Kimberly and everyone who has and will donate!
October 28, 2007 began our family adoption blog :)
November 3, 2007 First found out about Noah from first email from Val!
November 5, 2007 Saw First Photos of Noah!!
November 5, 2007 Got Noah's Medical information :)
November 16, 2007 Homestudy Began with Holy Cross Agency
November 19, 2007 Sent $250 Application Fee to Heartsent
December 21, 2007 Received new photos of Noah 8 months old
January 11, 2009 Churchwide BBQ Plate Sale Fundraiser
January 14, 2008 Fedex'd off our I-600A and payment to USCIS
January 14, 2008 Sent signed contract and first payment in to our wondeful Agency Heartsent Adopitions! :) Thanks so much Val and Liza :)
January 15, 2008 Final Notarized homestudy in our hands! Thank you Holy Cross :)
January 15, 2008 Submitted online Application to Shaohannah's hope
January 25, 2008 opened The Sisemore Adoption Fund Donation Account
January 25, 2008 Applied for Passports and had them expediated and paid $377
January 25, 2008 sent homestudy to USCIS
January 25, 2008 Sent homestudy and some Dossier paperwork to Heartsent!
January 25, 2008 found out sent I-600A and homestudy to the wrong place :(
January 25, 2008 We got new pics of Noah 9 months old
January 25, 2008 Found out we got a $4000 reimbursement grant.
January 29, 2008 Sloppy Joe Plate Sale out of our kitchen
February 1, 2008 USCIS paperwork and homestudy RESENT by FEDX to correct place this time I PRAY!!1
February 1, 2008 PASSPORTS CAME!!!!!!
February 5, 2008 Chicken Spaghetti Sale out of our home
February 12, 2008 Mexican Lasagna Sale out of our home
February 13, 2008 NEW pics of Noah! 9 months and 10 days old :)
February 14, 2008 got I-600A back AGAIN sayin the New Orleans office has moved! ugggh
February 14, 2008 Applied for Abba Fund Loan.
February 14, 2008 supporting documents to Shaohannah's Hope for grant application
February 17, 2008 Resent the I-600A for the 3rd time to the 3rd place
February 18, 2008 family update submitted to Shaohannah's Hope Grant
March 4, 2008 Chili Nacho Pie Plate Sale
March 11, 2008 USCIS Fingerprint Appt in Jackson MS.
March 12, 2008 New Pics of Noah almost 11 months old!
March 18, 2008 Chicken Spaghetti Sale # 2
March 27, 2008 1st Care Package for Noah sent overnight mail to Val and Liza!
April 1, 2008 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich Plate Sale out of house
April 4, 2008 ~ Parents Night Out Fundraiser
April 8, 2008 Chicken Enchilada Sale out of the house
April 9, 2008 Got LOTS of new pics of Noah! almost 1 year old!
April 11, 2008~ A Night of Praise Benefit Concert Fundraiser
April 15, 2008~ Jambalaya Plate Sale out of the house
April 19, 2008~ Noah turns 1 year old in Taiwan
April 22, 2008~ Burger Plate Sale
April 23, 2008~ Received call from Agency that St. Lucy's has finished there review and approved us to be Noah's parents!!!!!
April 24, 2008~ Received FedEx with Referal Photos and contracts from St. Lucy's!
April 25, 2008~ Signed offical referal and the adoption agreement (in Chinese) with St. Lucy's and Taiwan!!!!
April 29, 2008~ Pork Fried Rice Plate Sale out of our home
May 1, 2008 Received I-797C ~ Approval from USCIS
May 1, 2008~ Received word that Shoahannah's Hope is giving us a $3000 grant! Thank you Jesus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
May 6, 2008 Taco Casserole Plate Sale out of the house
May 13, 2008 Hamburger Steak Plate Sale out of home
May 27, 2008 Chicken Spaghetti Plate Sale out of home
May 29, 2008 NEW PICTURES OF NOAH 14 months old!
June 12, 2008 BBQ Brisket Plate Sale out of house
June 24, 2008 Grilled Chicken Breast plate sale out of the house
June 30, 2008 2 More Grant Applications were to be delivered to them
July 1, 2008 BBQ Grilled Pit Ham Sale out of the house
July 9, 2008 NEW PICS OF NOAH! 14 and half months old
July 10, 2008 Care Package #2 on way by Ramona!
July 15, 2008 Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Plate Sale out of the house
July 21, 2008 Pay it Forward Gifty arrives
July 22, 2008 Cheeseburger Sale out of the house
July 22, 2008 FIRST DECREE CALL
July 29, 2008 Spaghetti Plate Sale
August 2008 Did NOT get the Sea of Faces Grant
August 5, 2008 BBQ Sandwhich Plate Sale
August 6, 2008 Received Noah's 15 month old pics!
August 7, 2008 TRAVEL MEETING by Phone with Liza!!!! :)
August 12, 2008 Hamburger Steak Plate Sale out of house
August 12, 2008 Got "THE EMAIL" travel dates!
August 14, 2008 Family Legacies Covanent Loan check arrived by fedex
August 14, 2008 Sent Check for Plane Tickets by FedEx to TODD
August 18, 2008 Plane Tickets Arrived by FedEx :)
August 19, 2008 Red Beans and Rice Plate Sale out of the House!

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Friday, April 10, 2009

Journey to Jeremiah Update

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