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Month: May 2016

We Are Approved

May 25, 2016May 25, 2016 ~ johnlaurenandfamily ~ Leave a comment

We have official approval!! May 25, 2016 is the date that we have officially been approved to adopt in the state of Virginia! Truth be told, when we attended our first meeting in October and submitted the paperwork in November, I believed that we would be approved by February. I actually know that there are … Continue reading We Are Approved

Humbled Hearts and Thank You’s

May 15, 2016May 17, 2016 ~ johnlaurenandfamily ~ Leave a comment

Yesterday was our fundraiser with our Crossfit box. I want to thank everyone who participated, I really cannot thank you all enough for your generosity. Between the t-shirt sales, our current GoFundMe amount, and donations from yesterday we have raised $1338.30! I truly thank God for the community He has brought us to. It’s difficult … Continue reading Humbled Hearts and Thank You’s

Profile Books and Patiently Waiting

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 ~ johnlaurenandfamily ~ Leave a comment

When an expectant parent comes to Bethany, or a mother who has given birth in the hospital, she will receive counseling to help her work through options for herself and her child. This really is nonjudgemental and unbiased counseling. Our social worker told us that only about 1/3 of the mothers that come to Bethany … Continue reading Profile Books and Patiently Waiting

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