The Money went in on Friday Jauary 21^st! We cannot believe this is actually happening. We wanted to thank all our friends and family who dedicated time, talents (for the auction), and money to help us get to this point. We mostly need to thank those that last minute were helping us reach our goal and even offered us loans. We could not have done this without any of you! We feel so grateful to be a part of a great big “family” that loves us and takes care of us and wants us to succeed. We know that through our Faith (continued) we will be able to reach our goal and become pregnant.

Many have asked us about the auction. Though we were only able to sell three items pre-auction adnonly 5 people showed up the night of the auction, we were able to collect $1200. Our goal was between $1000 and $1500. We know we could not have done this without your support, your donations of items or time, those that bid on items, and many others who were there in support of us! We did not sell all the items. We have posted all of the “substantial” gifts on craigslist to try and sell here locally. We still have hope they will sell. If there is anything anyone did not get a chance to “auction” for, we are more than happy to try and work out a deal.

People keep telling me that if I have Faith it will work out. I wanted to write just a little something about Faith. Having a perfect faith means that if it be Heavenly Father’s intention and after ALL that we can do, it will happen. This is what we have. We have made calls, worked hard, planned things, prayed daily, and have done all that we can on our part. And we have this “Perfect Faith” that it will work. We also know that if it does not work, that is heavenly Father’s wish for us. This may not be the way that he is going to allow children into our family. We do not feel that He would be punishing us or that our Faith would have not been strong enough if we are not successful. We know that Heavenly Father is on our side. He is cheering for us, and he wants us to have a family right now. We have Faith that this is going to work out. We are so grateful for those of you who have exercised faith in this process, who have shown nothing but love and support, and to those who have even exercised a little more faith and have helped us out.

We want to thank everyone, even those who were unable to help financially. We have felt hugs, prayers, support, questions, and concern as we have been trying to do all that we can in this process! We thank you all and know that we still have a ways to go. Please keep us in your prayers continually! (and since we did have to take out loans, if there are still those willing to “donate”, anything at this point would still help out and we will gladly accept it).

We love you all!

Mindy and Jason