Yard Sale

We had the opportunity to piggy back into my parent's neighborhood garage sale this weekend. This sale is done once a year and always gets a good turn out. So, much like last year, we asked friends if they had any items they would be willing to donate and we got to work sorting and preparing.

We had about 10 families donate items and only spent about a week gathering and sorting. Compared to last year it was a walk in the park. And since my parents were participating we were able to set up the night before instead of having to get up at 3 am to move everything like last year.

The girls and Drew got a kick out of sleeping beneath the stars with us to make sure nothing disappeared in the night.

 

And we lucked out this year with beautiful weather. Nothing like the 109 degrees we endured last year.

 

All together this sale generated another $750 for China. Not bad for a half-day sale. We are inching closer to the $1900 goal for our home study. Once it is complete we'll be able to submit the USCIS docs (another $1700) and prepare to receive a referral. This will be a very exciting summer.

Now is the time!

We just received notice that during this week of June 3-June 9 we have the opportunity to earn a cash bonus for our running team! The team who adds the most runners during this week will be awarded a significant bonus to their grant. The reason this incentive is being offered now is this week marks the beginning of the average training program for marathons. Now is the time for runners to commit to a race and get training!

So, if you or someone you know is interested in running a marathon, mention this race. Mention our team. And mention this contest and the end date of June 9. If you and everyone you know are not interested in running a half or full marathon, consider registering as a 'sleep walker'. Sleep walkers still count as team members but do not participate on race day.

Already running another marathon in October? Wouldn't ever dream of even walking a half marathon? Don't live anywhere near Texas? No problem, be a sleep walker!

If, by chance, you would consider joining our team as a sleep walker but you don't have the full registration fee available you could also consider getting your friends to pitch in with you. Would your Bunko group like to help bring an orphan home? Maybe you are active in a Meetup? Perhaps your bible study group? Or your extended family? If your initial response to the Chosen Marathon is, "I want to be a part of that!" but then cost or location deter you, do not give up! Be a sleepwalker!

Spread the word and start running, or sleep walking, to China with us! Register here and join team Running to China!