On Saturday, April 14th, Johnny and I had our 1st fundraiser for Baby Gracie's adoption fund. Our church, Boynton United Methodist, was having a yard sale to raise money for the mission team. The church was gracious enough to allow us to have a bake sale at the same time.
Many people from our family, work and church blessed us with baked goods and/or monetary donations. At first, I was a little worried that we would not have enough goodies to sale, then I was worried that no one would buy the goodies. Johnny has also told me worrying is a waste of my imagination. In this case he was right.
On Friday, April 13th, Johnny and I met at church to set up for the bake sale. After a couple of hours, we both were over-whelmed with the generosity that people had shown us. We had three tables full of wonderful goodies to sell.
Bake Sale day started at 4:30 AM for us. We were at the church making homemade Sausage & Biscuit's by 5:30 AM. Before we knew it, it was 7 AM and almost time to start making money for Baby Gracie.
I had a dear friend of mine to come to the church and help me and Johnny during the bake sale. Johnny and I were both grateful for her help. At times, all three of us were helping customers. It was AMAZING.
After the bake sale was over, we had some items left over. Our pastor told us we could try to sale what was left before and after all three morning services. So we did. After each service, Johnny and I were trying to sell the last bit of these homemade goodies.
After two days of selling and monetary donations, we were able to raise over $600.00 for Baby Gracie's adoption.
Have I told you lately how AWESOME our God is? He showed off that weekend and reminded us that this was his plan.
Johnny and I appreciate the love, support, encouraging words, prayers and donations that our family and friends continue to provide. This process is a journey that has had many mountains and valleys, but with God and each of you, it has been a little easier to travel.
Please continue to follow the journey of Morgan Grace Long. Approximately 10 weeks until her arrival.
Love - Misty
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