665 Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Ben's fundraiser!!  I think he had hoped to raise about $20 for his ABC-shells, but he raised $665 ($165 from the Chip-in, and someone else sent in a $500 check)!!!  I am so proud of my son and his tender little heart, and so grateful to all of those who donated.  We're praying that sweet little Carlene, who turns five this month, will get a family quickly before she's transferred to the mental institution.  The orphanage director has been holding her at the orphanage longer than she should be, so we're praying that money will no longer stand in the way between Carlene and a family.  The Hollis family, who has been raising money for Carlene's grant, has raised quite a bit. So with all of the funds combined, she how has over $5,000 in her adoption grant (and I believe a couple thousand more is coming from the Hollis girls' fundraiser at school)!  Isn't she beautiful?

Okay, now to find out who the much anticipated winner is of Ben's ABC-shells and Nate's portrait of his brother.  Drumroll please  .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................GILBERT BACA!  Thank you and we'll get those out in the mail for all of you as soon as possible :-)