tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4416366544832796142024-03-20T15:01:11.469-04:00Waiting on our Happily Ever After, Baby...katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-41930175699369035952013-12-13T10:19:00.000-05:002013-12-13T10:22:07.342-05:00Truly a MERRY MERRY Christmas Last I posted, I was 12 weeks pregnant and making the BIG announcement. Today, I am currently 14 weeks and 3 days pregnant. To even say those words is still a bit unreal. But, the belly is growing and I'm excited for our next appointment. We originally scheduled it for Dec. 26th, but one of my sweet, crafty friends got me in before Christmas. So, we are actually going to our gender ultrasound on Dec. 23rd! What a cool Christmas gift! I had my students at school do a poll on whether they thought the baby would be: boy or girl. It was DEAD EVEN!<br />
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People ask what our preference is and our answer is always "It doesn't matter, as long as our baby is healthy and continues to grow strong." While that is truly our main desire, if I HAD to decide, I think we would say girl, just because we KNOW what her name will be. We (I) have known since way before I even met Jason. So, the poor guy really didn't have a say, but luckily he loves the name. We have a boy name too, but it's not as set in stone. But, really, this is a miracle so whatever the gender, we will be PUMPED!<br />
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Please continue to pray for us in this journey, as it is never over. Please pray for the pregnancy to continue to go smoothly and for me to continue to feel great. I feel blessed that I have not really experienced any sickness. Pray for us as we start to think about how much time off I can take when the school year starts back. Pray for us as we decide on childcare after I go back to work. While these decisions seem far away, we know planning for these things is so important as many facilities have waiting lists a mile long.<br />
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The Christmas season this year is really that much more special to us. The miracle of the virgin Mary carrying God's son takes on a whole new meaning to us. What a wonderful Savior and an amazing God of many wonders who continues to work miracles in lives everyday. Jason and I pray you have the most wonderful Christmas and that you look to the One who CHRISTmas is all about. We love you and thank God for our friends and family daily! Merry Christmas!<br />
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When googling the definition of the word chosen, the words "selected as the best" really settled in my soul. Jason and I have been "selected as the best" parents for the child we have been waiting on for so long. What an honor it is to be chosen. Our hearts are overflowing with excitement, gratefulness, humbleness, and love. We will forever cherish this moment in our lives when we got "the call" to be parents.<br />
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As many of you know, Jason and I have had a whirlwind of a year. About this time last year, we were doing IVF treatments and preparing for the IVF procedure. A year ago tomorrow, we were going in for egg retrieval. On December 14th , 2012 we found out the IVF procedure did not work and we were not pregnant. Although disappointing, a peace flooded my heart, and I knew God was calling us to adoption.<br />
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We started talking with Bethany Christian Agency in January and from there, we were approved as a waiting family in June of this year. In this past year, we raised all the funds necessary for our adoption, got a nursery ready, and have been waiting for "the call" ever since.<br />
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We got the call October 12, 2013. However, it wasn't a telephone call. It wasn't an email. God revealed to me that morning (while Jason was at a mud run in Columbia) that I was in fact pregnant. Yes, I said the "P" word. God called us to be biological parents to a little baby growing inside me.<br />
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How do I put into words how I felt at that moment? Excited, nervous, apprehensive, worried, scared, disbelief, etc. The list goes on. After trying to have a baby on our own for so long, seeking the best medical help we could find, and applying for adoption, the Lord decided to give us a baby. We never thought in a million years this would be the way He would do this. Some say, "See, you just needed to relax and it would happen." Or "I told you once you start the adoption process, you'll get pregnant." These are all things that people may say to us (with all the best intentions). But that's not it at all. God has known since I was formed in my mother's womb what this life would hold. He didn't <i>just</i> decide to allow us to get pregnant because we did all the right things. He's known since day one. All praise be to God for the miracle that is growing inside my womb. Because this is TRULY a miracle if I've ever seen or experienced one.<br />
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So, I know you're shocked. So were we. We're still blown away. So, here's a bit of info! We are exactly 12 weeks pregnant today (the baby is actually measuring 12 weeks 2 days). I haven't had any morning sickness (praise the Lord). I still get up and go to the gym with Jason each morning. We went to the doctor at 8 weeks and heard the heartbeat for the first time (172 bpm). I definitely shed a tear or two. We went back for our 12 week appointment today and heard the heartbeat again (160 bpm). Because I haven't had any symptoms, I REALLY wanted to hear that heartbeat. Not having a big belly yet, not <i>really</i> feeling pregnant (no symptoms), and not being able to feel the baby move made me question how everything was going in there. But, I was relieved to see our sweet baby today just moving all around, turning upside down, and moving it's arms, hands, legs, and feet. We will go back for our 16 week appointment the day after Christmas, and at that time will find out the sex of our baby. What a Christmas gift! It's truly all I want!<br />
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For all of you who are reading this and have continually prayed for us, THANK YOU. Those two simple words cannot convey the love we have for you. We know God heard your prayers for us. Prayer is so powerful, and we know all your prayers have had an impact on where we find ourselves today. We truly thank you all for all the love and support during this whirlwind of a year.<br />
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So, what about the adoption? Good question. We wanted to wait until our 12 week appointment to call and let Bethany know. So, we will do that this week. Basically, we will be put on hold until we want to continue. And trust me, we still feel the call to adopt. And we will adopt. We know the Lord will reveal to us the right time and way for this to happen in the future.<br />
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Please keep praying for us and our baby. We have always coveted your prayers and we ask that you continue to pray for a healthy pregnancy and for our baby to grow big and strong. Here's a few pictures we've taken so far in documentation of the pregnancy:<br />
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This is how I told Jason. He came home from the mud run and this picture was the first thing he saw when he opened his iPad.</div>
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This is the first photo of our baby at 8 weeks. We were able to see the heartbeat and 4 limbs.</div>
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This is another photo at 8 weeks. This shows the baby was 1.72 cm long.</div>
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Here is our baby today at 12 weeks. What a difference. Great photo of the legs.</div>
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Here's the heart rate today at 160bpm.</div>
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Here you can see the cute little profile. </div>
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What a blessing this is to share this news with all our friends and family. Since the blog has been where everything has been shared, we thought it was appropriate to share our great news with you in this way too!</div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-89076940382463484142013-10-05T23:10:00.003-04:002013-10-05T23:10:53.122-04:00Forgive my AbsenceIt's been almost 3 months since my last blog. For all my friends who aren't Facebook "friends" with me, you probably thought I dropped off the face of the earth. I promise I haven't. I have just been more busy than I could have ever imagined. Let me give you a brief summary since my last update:<br />
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Since mid July, we have been patiently waiting for "the call." Our family was approved to adopt at the beginning of July and have been waiting ever since. The waiting part actually hasn't been so bad (yet) because of how busy I have been. I truly believe the Lord knew what He was doing when he slowed my Krafts by Katie business down in the summer time. After our big fundraiser, the orders slowed down tremendously. At that time, we were about $3,000 away from our goal and I wanted to hurry and meet that goal. I couldn't understand why I was so busy from December to June and now, all of a sudden, I wasn't. But God knew.<br />
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He placed a very special opportunity in my path. I was contacted by an acquaintance I went to high school with to do some vinyl monogramming for her mom's online business. This girl knew my story and thought I could be of help to her mom, so she got me in touch and the rest is history. Dana Halliday owns an online business called www.canvastravelbags.com. She sells monogrammed totes, insulated lunch boxes, bags, etc. Her newest item though, was this cute little plastic, go anywhere, set of four wine glasses that she thought would be super cute if monogrammed. What's even cooler is that she was contacted by Southern Living and asked if she could send them some samples for the August edition. Once the magazine hit stands and mailboxes, the orders FLEW in!<br />
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At this time, I was 2 weeks from going back to work. I was literally sitting at the computer, cutting vinyl monograms, and sticking them on cups all day every day. The orders came so quickly that I felt like I could not catch up. They finally slowed a little bit around week 4 or 5 and now I still receive about 20-30 orders a week. This probably goes without saying, but we hit our goal after only a few weeks of monogramming these glasses for Dana. In the midst of the hectic days of monogramming like crazy, I was just go, go, go, but when I look back, I can see God knew much more than I did. There was no way I could have handled all the krafts I was doing before AND this new venture. His plans are much higher than our plans, and His ways are so much better than our ways.<br />
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So, I'm just a girl with 2 jobs, a sweet and patient with me husband, and loving dog to keep me company until a baby changes our world. I think I mentioned in my last blog that I was starting the nursery. It's pretty much almost done now. Here's a pic:<br />
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The only things not done are the bed skirts and the rocker cushions. The collage will be filled with photos of our sweet little one. I'm in love with this room. Sometimes, I'll go lay in there and picture the moments I'll share with our baby when he/she comes. I think of how things will change forever. For the good. The sleepless nights. The coos. The feedings. The jealous dog. The changing of diapers. There are so many things I've got to learn! </div>
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<br />katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-34809990079945974932013-07-13T18:14:00.000-04:002013-07-13T18:14:28.628-04:00UPDATE on weekly updatesHi sweet friends and family!<br />
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We just returned from a lovely beach vacation and it was much needed! However, I counted, and a month from yesterday I go back to work. WHERE HAS THE SUMMER GONE? I'm going to make every attempt to make each day count before heading back to work!<br />
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So, I have decided to hold off on the weekly updates for now. Because krafting has been down this summer, I have found my weekly updates to be a bit boring for you faithful readers! I will update you guys on mile marker events, but it won't be weekly anymore.<br />
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Right now, our journey is actually a little slow. This is the part where there is not a whole lot we can do, except WAIT! So, in the meantime, I guess now is better than ever to start working on the nursery! Wow, that sounded weird to type that! Me...making a nursery come together...I CAN'T WAIT! If you know me at all, I am super in love with decorating and have a pretty good eye for cuteness! So, I'm excited to start this process! I found the curtain fabric I want today, so it is ordered! Once it's here, mom and I will construct them! They are so me, and SO gender neutral! I tried my best to find a fabric that is super cute, but could be paired with other fabrics to meet a baby girl's needs OR a baby boy's needs! I'll have to give you a sneak peek and keep you on edge until they are finished!<br />
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I also have been on the search for an antique dresser to serve the purpose of a changing table AND storage. AND, probably the most important...something they can use as they grow and not think "this is too babyish for my big girl or big boy room." It will be a piece they will have forever (I hope)! So, I scoured Craigslist and found a few I loved, BUT, they were already sold. I went to a few placed today to look and still...nothing! I got on Craigslist again toady and found a GORGEOUS dresser a guy from Greenville is selling and I'm going to pick it up tomorrow! I can't wait to sand it down and paint it! Until then, here's a zoomed in view of my items so I don't give it away!<br />
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When everything is finished, I'll post a pic of the nursery progress!<br />
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-88177559545496287532013-07-05T15:30:00.002-04:002013-07-05T15:30:22.696-04:00Week 25 FUNdraising Friday Update25 weeks just seems so long...It truly seems like yesterday that we started this journey, and now we are OFFICIALLY waiting. We could literally get a call tomorrow, next week, in a month, a year, etc. The unknown is scary, but exciting! I keep wondering in my little head if I should start looking for nursery stuff, clothes, diapers, bottles, formula...AHH...that is so out of my league right now! But I know it's important to start thinking about it, because it WILL happen. The question is WHEN..<br />
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The nursery (gah that sounds weird) will be my current craft room. So, I will have to move all my craft stuff somewhere else to even start getting it ready for a baby. I'll make it happen..no worries. I'm good under pressure!<br />
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Crafts have definitely been down this summer so far. And that's ok. We just aren't getting to our goal as quickly as we were, but nevertheless, we're getting there. Here's the totals:<br />
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We have completed 87.5% of the goal! Not much more to go! Thank you for continuing to spread the word! I would LOVE to reach our goal by the time school starts back up and I go back to work! It would relieve some stress that wouldn't have to be added to the stress of another school year starting back! And with the digital conversion SHS is undergoing, and laptops being given to every teacher and student, I'm sure my stress level will be out the roof! YIKES!</div>
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Until next week! Oh...and by the way, we are headed to IOP in Charleston this coming week so I will be available to take orders, but I won't be working on any at the beach! Just FYI! </div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-54016578759309614522013-06-28T18:37:00.001-04:002013-06-28T18:37:35.747-04:00Week 24 FUNdraising Friday UpdateWell, it's been a bit of a slow week as far as krafts are concerned. We only brought in $185.31 to add to our adoption fund. But, any amount gets us closer, so we are always thankful for any amount we receive. What can you do? Continue to promote my krafts page (facebook.com/kraftsbykatiehill). If you need anything personalized or a gift that will stand out among the rest, I'm your girl! Thanks for thinking of me!<br />
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On the adoption front, we have our home study finished, we have everything paid for on the front end, and now we wait. We don't know how long, and that's totally ok. God knows. We pray for our expectant/birth mother all the time and for the baby that may or may not be in this world yet. We'd love it if you would pray for her and the baby whenever you think about it. We know God is listening and covets our prayers!<br />
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<li>the health of the expectant/birth mother and the baby</li>
<li>support from close friends and family of the expectant/birth mother</li>
<li>that the expectant/birth mother would seek counsel from Bethany early on so they can help meet her needs</li>
<li>that the expectant/birth mother would hear a word from the Lord and feel a sense of peace and love</li>
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We know each and every time we look into our baby's face, we will remember the sacrifice this woman made, and we will love her for her decision each and every day.</div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-36991648434465753082013-06-21T17:44:00.001-04:002013-06-21T17:44:12.828-04:00Week 23 FUNdraising Friday UpdateAfter an overwhelming (but good) week last week, this week has been a little down. I've still got orders coming in, but it's much slower now that summer has set in. At first I thought that may be a bad thing, but it definitely gives me a break and allows me to not be SO consumed with krafting all the time. Maybe God just knew I needed some time for me. However, God is cool in that He provided that "over $500 deposited goal" this week. He still hasn't let us down on our weekly deposit goal. I SERIOUSLY thought there was NO way we'd deposit that much this week until Jason came home this morning after going by the bank. Someone had read our story and given my dad $100 check to give us. God thing right??!!<br />
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Speaking of time for me, that is just what I've gotten this week! For those of you who know me and my husband, you know that he is a complete work out (<u>train</u> is <i>his</i> word for it) junkie! He gets up at 4:45 or so each morning, cooks a healthy breakfast (that he prepares the night before), and gets himself to the gym before work. Now, I pretty much mastered the get up and cook a good breakfast part, but getting up that early was something I just didn't understand. I used to think he was CRAZY for doing this and I never understood how ANYONE could it. BUT...I decided to join him this week. YES, I bit the bullet, went to bed a little earlier, and got up and TRAINED hard!<br />
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Let's go back a little bit. When I was younger (and admittedly, still now) I used to wonder how people could just "let themselves go." How do you look so great in high school (and maybe even college) and then just gain 50 pounds? Well, I certainly have not gained 50 pounds, but I have put on 20 pounds since I remember weighing 125 in college (so you math people, yes, that means I currently weigh 145). That blows my mind. It's been a slow gain, but goodness, that's ridiculous! I started noticing more recently that my arms looked big and flabby and I had (oh gosh I don't want to say it.......) back fat. YUCK! So, after going to the Carolina Super Natural body building competition last Saturday (that my husband WON last year), I decided I needed to make a change. And not for a season. For life! So here begins my journey to a healthier lifestyle that I can keep up!<br />
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I have been more sore this week than EVER in my life. Even though it hurts, it means change is happening. Jason has helped me so much to get up, get going, and work those muscles! I've actually been doing 2 - a - days! I go back for cardio later in the day. So, this marks the first Friday of pics and what kind of pics might you ask? #FLEXFRIDAY pics! I was never a big "instagrammer" but I am now! I love following all these fitness pros and getting tips on diet and exercise. It's really cool to see the transformations of many pros out there! If they can do it, so can I! Here's our 1st #flexfriday pic from today!<br />
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Meanwhile, when I haven't been working out, I've had several orders placed this week and I've got about 9 to finish. Looking for more if anyone is interested! Visit my krafts page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kraftsbykatiehill" target="_blank">here</a> to see some of the cool things I make! I will ship to you if you need it!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">So we have reached 85.4% of our goal! Anyone want to just write a check for the remainder? LOL! Just kidding! We are so close and I'm excited for the day I can tell you guys that our goal is met! I love that little thermometer that keeps up with our goal each week! Too cool! If you haven't noticed it, it's on the sidebar at the top. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This 23rd week also marked another milestone. We had our last home study appointment with our case worker. So, she will be working on typing up our home study within the next week or so. Once it's approved, we'll be on the list waiting! More on that process in another post!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Thanks again for all you supporters out there who are rooting us on! We love ya!</span><br />
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-81729752254574319872013-06-18T17:42:00.003-04:002013-06-18T17:42:47.498-04:00Week 22 FUNdraising Friday (Tuesday) UpdateWell, hello everyone! My my my, what a busy week 22 it was! But it was all worth it! To start off, the fundraiser at Paul's was amazing! We served about 250 people for lunch and dinner and had a wonderful silent auction and 50/50 raffle! We raised about $2900 at the fundraiser which definitely pushed us over the edge! What edge you might ask...the "I can pay off Bethany Christian Services for my adoption anytime I want to" edge! I never even verbalized doing this was a "goal," but man that feels good! Remember, our personal goal is $22,000. However, the Bethany cost of adoption is $18,000. The remaining $4,000 covers any attorney fees we will incur. Here's a few shots of the day (I wish I would have taken more):<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So thankful for Elizabeth! Couldn't have done it without her help!</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We have completed 83.4% of our goal! This is amazing! We are SOOOO close I can just taste it! Can you continue to help? Remember to think of me when it comes time for a baby shower gift, wedding, birthday, holiday, etc! I make some cute things over at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kraftsbykatiehill" target="_blank">Krafts by Katie</a>! </span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-42539529819845369632013-06-07T23:38:00.000-04:002013-06-07T23:38:32.980-04:00Week 21 FUNdraising Friday Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Hello to a new week! And let me say...WHAT A WONDERFUL FIRST WEEK OFF WORK FOR THE SUMMER IT HAS BEEN! This being off work for each summer of my life is SO worth all the eye rolling, telling me I'm a bad teacher, smacking teeth, etc...you get the point! I'm FREE! And I'm so happy! Can you tell?</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Well, another milestone has been reached this week. THE PUZZLE IS FINISHED! All the pieces have been bought and I am in the process of putting that 1000 piece booger together! Here's a few pics!</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Just tonight (Friday) I have accomplished the task of getting all the edges put together! Hooray!</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Another item off the checklist this week was our 2nd home study appointment. We went and met with our agency worker at their offices in Greenville and were interviewed (basically just had a conversation) separately. I don't know what I thought it would be like, but it was super easy and quick. The last home study visit will be back at our house not next week but the following, and we will finalize our contract and tie up a few other odds and ends. After the home study is approved, we will officially be "waiting parents." Weird huh? All the krafts and other business around me has kept my mind really occupied and it hasn't REALLY set in yet that we are almost to the point where an expectant mom could PICK US! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Here's the week's totals:</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: cyan;">Puzzle fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $4886.52 -- ALL 1000 pieces are SOLD!!!! Thank you!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $8942.74</span><br /><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This puts us at 66.4% of our goal. We keep edging closer each and every week! I'm REALLY excited about next week's numbers. I may even have to go ahead and let you guys know that I PROBABLY will not have a FRIDAY update next week. It might be Saturday or Sunday...WHY? Because next Friday is our BIG fundraiser! I hope you can make it!</span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-9993588809910744482013-05-31T22:33:00.001-04:002013-05-31T22:33:42.670-04:00Week 20 FUNdraising Friday Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Well, as I hear quite often (since I have SO many mom friends/preggo friends), 20 weeks is a big deal! Some say if you can make it to 20 weeks, then that's great and most likely no huge obstacles will rear their heads. Well, I'm claiming that for our "20 week" mark. While 20 weeks is technically half way through a pregnancy, we're MORE THAN HALF way to our goal! Thanks again for the outpouring of love! It means the world!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Short story: We got a check in the mail this week from a sweet couple who read the story in Belle Magazine. They just wanted to wish us the best of luck and wanted us to know they were praying for us! We don't know them personally, but the gesture was one that pulled at the heartstrings! I know they will be blessed for giving us such a blessing! So, thank you to a sweet couple we have never met!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Also this week, we had our first home study visit! I don't know what I expected, but it was so easy. We simply showed our worker around the house and talked to her about our life story. It was wonderful for her to get to know us at a deeper level and to see how God has made this journey so apparent to us! We will meet her again next week at her office for the 2nd visit.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This week's totals:</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: cyan;">Puzzle fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $4677.08 (960 pieces SOLD - 40 pieces unnamed...please help us name them all!) We are so close to finishing this puzzle! I can't wait to start putting it together! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $8567.87</span><br /><span style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact;"></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #ffd966;">Jewelry Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $266.92 (after auction)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift certificates) Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $520 We currently have <u>53</u> buyers! Can you take advantage of this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" style="color: #d42932; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">great deal</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">? You pay $20 for $50 restaurant gift certificate. Awesome WIN for both of us!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND TOTAL</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $14,031.87.............only $7968.13 left until we meet our goal!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We have our big fundraiser coming up in 2 weeks and we hope all you locals will be there! It will be lunch and/or dinner at Paul's Wood-Fired Burgers in Spartanburg. This fundraiser will act as their soft opening of the new restaurant! We will have a bouncy for the kids, a silent auction that night, and great food! We hope you can make it! Please visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/468363393240320/" target="_blank">facebook page</a> for more details!</span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-27749063669616194952013-05-24T23:53:00.000-04:002013-05-24T23:53:19.788-04:00Week 19 FUNdraising Friday Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Whew! I have been SUPER busy this week! Can you say BEACH SPIKES? Never heard of them? Well...they are becoming the next BIG thing for summer! If you like going to the beach, everyone needs their own beach spike! Spike it into the sand, stick your drink, phone, snack, etc in there so it doesn't get wet or sandy! Take a look at these cuties I just finished monogramming a minute ago:</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">I bought 50 of these less than week ago! After 2 days of selling "preorders" (because they hadn't even come in yet), they were all spoken for! I had such a good time personalizing each one of these and I hope they do you some good at the beach this year! If you would like me to order more, let me know! I'm trying to decide this weekend!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">So, see! I really have been a busy bee this week! On top of that, the school year is winding down and I'm so ready for summer! Summer will give me more time to focus on Krafts by Katie, and I'm so ready for that! Only one more week and I'm FREE!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We have met 61.5% of our goal! We are getting super close to the finish line!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We are also getting close to our next BIG fundraiser at Paul's in Spartanburg on June 14th. We hope you all will be able to come out and have lunch or dinner with us, bid on some pretty awesome silent auction items, watch your kids jump on the bouncy, and much more! Go to our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/468363393240320/" target="_blank">facebook event page</a> for more details!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Oh and PS..almost forgot to mention: We have our first Home Study appointment Tuesday! The ball is rolling! Wish us luck!</span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-51650268864265384032013-05-18T14:54:00.000-04:002013-05-18T14:54:50.479-04:00Week 18 FUNdraising Friday Update (a day late...sorry)!What a week it has been!! I don't think I've ever been so excited but yet so nervous about an event! Last week I told you that I was asked to be a vendor at an event at our church. Well, it was yesterday. I packed up all my things Wednesday night and headed to the church right after work. I set up all by myself, and I must say, it looked SO professional! I was so proud. Here's a quick look once I had everything set up! I made a bunch of generic/non-personalized canvases, necklaces and coasters, had a slide show going of all the personalized things I'd made and several windows from my house!<br />
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I made so many canvases and necklaces ahead of time because I antipicated they would sell really well. Actually, more people wanted vinyl decals than anything else. I think I had 3 canvases sell out of the 15 displayed, 2 door hangers, one cute animal print canvas (monogrammed on the spot), one set of coasters, and the rest was decals! People LOVED the iphone charger decal. But my machine didn't...<br />
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That brings me to my almost major breakdown last night. One person ordered 4 charger decals and another person ordered 2 charger decals. I let the machine do it's thing, I took the vinyl out, and..................IT DIDN'T CUT IT!!!! All that time going through the motions and it didn't work! OH....I was so hot! And worried! I think it may be that my blade is getting old (I've had it since February) and I need to replace it. I even thought about getting an extra one JUST IN CASE, but I didn't. Surely if it cut the night before, it would be fine. Well, after playing with the settings a little bit, I got it working and everything was ok! But man, that was scary! Lesson learned...bring a backup!<br />
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All in all though, I made $302.73 last night. I've never made that much in one day before so I'd say it was a success. Did I think I would make more? Yes...But anything is better than nothing and I'm proud of how I did at my first event! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported Krafts by Katie! Here are the items still for sale that are READY to go to your home! Please message me if you are interested:<br />
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fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $4327.64 ( 889 pieces SOLD - 111 pieces unnamed...please
help us name them all!) We are so close to finishing this puzzle! I can't wait
to start putting it together! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by
Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $7057.74</span><br />
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Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $266.92 (after auction)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift
certificates) Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $520 We currently have <u>53</u> buyers! Can you take
advantage of this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" style="color: #d42932; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">great
deal</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">? You pay $20 for $50 restaurant gift certificate.
Awesome WIN for both of us!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND
TOTAL</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $12,172.30.............only $9827.70 left until we meet our goal!</span></div>
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On a side note, today is Jason's and my 5 year wedding anniverary! To think back on all the plans we had when we first got married and to realize how much God has blessed us over these past 5 years is unbelieveable. Has everything fallen into place perfectly and exactly as I imagined? No...it's been WAY BETTER than I could have ever planned myself. That's the cool thing about God. He takes your desires and what you think is best for you and OUTSHINES you! I love it!<br />
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I remember going to the dentist 3 or 4 years back and talking to the receptionist about when we were going to have children (I've known her since I was young). She said "oh just wait 5 years or so and enjoy your marriage before you have kids." I said..."No, we want to go ahead and have them early. Five years is too long." Well...here we are 5 years in and we are adopting! I would have NEVER pictured this in my wildest dreams. But I'm so happy! If I could go back and have my way, I WOULD <u>NOT</u> DO IT! God's way has trumped every plan I ever had for myself.<br />
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Thanks for continuing to pray for us and love on us! We are so grateful for you. <br />
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XOXO,<br />
Katie</div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-59175331408131678082013-05-10T18:37:00.001-04:002013-05-10T18:37:56.155-04:00Week 17 FUNdraising Friday Update<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This week has been KRAZY!! With all the last minute Mother's Day gifts being ordered, I was busy all week making sure all of them were finished and ready for pickup today or tomorrow! I succeeded! I so enjoyed making these specials gifts for those special women in your lives. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this year's Mother's Day gift! I hope she enjoys it!</span></span></div>
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<u style="background-color: cyan;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span></span></u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: cyan;">Puzzle fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $4182.59 (859 pieces SOLD - 141 pieces unnamed...please help us name them all!) We are so close to finishing this puzzle! I can't wait to start putting it together! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $6825.96</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #ffd966;">Jewelry Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $266.92 (after auction)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift certificates) Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $520 We currently have <u>52</u> buyers! Can you take advantage of this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" style="color: #d42932; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">great deal</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">? You pay $20 for $50 restaurant gift certificate. Awesome WIN for both of us!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND TOTAL</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $11,795.47.............OVER 50% OF GOAL IS MET!!!!!!!!!!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We have now crested over the 50% mark and are at 53.6% of the goal! What a relief! Last week was huge because we got to the 5 digit number mark...but this week is even better! Now we can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel concerning our fundraising efforts!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Speaking of fundraising, remember that new fundraiser I mentioned? Well, it's official and I can finally tell you a little about it! We are partnering with a new restaurant opening up on the westside of town called Paul's Wood-Fired Burgers! They will be cooking burgers, hotdogs, and chicken plates for us on June 14th and the proceeds go to our adoption fund! We will also be having a silent auction, fun blow ups for the kids, 50/50 raffle, and other fun things to keep you there having a great time! For more info, visit our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/468363393240320/" target="_blank">facebook event page</a> and RSVP that you're coming! It's going to be so much fun!</span></div>
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Another fun thing I was asked to do the other day by a good friend was to set up a table at the Hangar for an event happening this coming Thursday. This event is a ticketed event only AND unfortunately all the tickets are gone:( Here's the details though:</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #cc0000;">All area tween and teen girls and moms are invited to this special evening event featuring our special guest, Kylie Bisutti, author of <i>I'm No Angel</i> (her new release from <i>Tyndale House Publishing</i> releases on 5/14/13). As part of her national launch tour, Kylie will be visiting Spartanburg, SC and sharing the testimony of how she walked away from her childhood dream of being a <i>Victoria's Secret</i>model. Young ladies and moms alike will be challenged by her behind-the-scenes look at the fashion world, as well as her down-to-earth thoughts and suggestions on how to dress fashionably, yet modestly; and what really makes a young woman "beautiful." Ali Rogers (reigning Miss South Carolina and first runner-up to Miss America this year) will be our guest host for the evening! Additionally, the evening includes a fashion show, fashion exhibits and great door prizes!</span></span></div>
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I think it's going to be fantastic! I'm going to be the only vendor there selling the kind of stuff I sell, so I'm hoping people will LOVE my krafts and ORDER!! </div>
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Thanks again for another awesome week! I look forward to posting about a great week next week too!!</div>
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XOXO,</div>
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Katie</div>
katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-19551224838843838752013-05-03T22:42:00.001-04:002013-05-03T22:42:46.808-04:00Week 16 FUNdraising Friday Update<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This is the week I've been waiting for! We are currently 4 months into fundraising. I knew in the past we had raised well over $700 in a one week span, but I was wondering if we would hit that $10,000 milestone or not (because last week we were so close). Well, yesterday around this time, we had about $575 ready to deposit. Ok, so we would be a little short of the $10,000, but that's ok because depositing that much is still GREAT! </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">WELL, today, God poured down His blessings on us BIG TIME! With many more last minute Mother's Day orders coming in as well as a $420 donation we were able to deposit $1431.97. This is a weekly record-highest weekly amount deposited. Praise the Lord! God is good and NOW, we are ALMOST half way to our MAJOR GOAL of $22,000. Check it out:</span></span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-80495416961954289172013-04-26T22:21:00.000-04:002013-04-26T22:21:32.670-04:00Week 15 FUNdraising Friday Update<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">It seems like this week started out a little slow. As Friday kept nearing, I kept wondering if we would meet our "deposit $500 a week" goal or not. There hasn't been a week YET that we have not met our goal. So, I was a little worried. I prayed the Lord would somehow bring me some business...and people...he did just that! In one day (Thursday), $250 came in. It's like God was saying..."oh you of little faith - just trust me! I gotcha!" </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This brings us to 42.3% of our goal! We keep edging closer and closer to that 50% mark! Can you help us get there? We need you! </span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-68772394910404831922013-04-19T21:32:00.001-04:002013-04-19T21:32:49.435-04:00Week 14 FUNdraising Friday Update<div style="margin: 0px;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Has it really been 14 weeks? The time seems to be going super fast and I'm enjoying every moment. I'm so happy that the Lord showed me how to use my talents to raise money for our baby! I love all the items I have made for my customers, and I get so excited when a new challenge presents itself. I love it when a customer says "Can you do this?" It's so refreshing and heart-warming to make things for people that are so special to them. I sometimes have to sit, be quiet, and just reflect on what God is doing through Krafts by Katie. It truly is quite amazing!</span></span><br />
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Door hanger for a sweet girl!</div>
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Super fun for grandparents to hang in their home!</div>
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Take an old, rustic window and make a GORGEOUS piece for your home!</div>
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fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $3188.15 (659 pieces SOLD - 341 pieces unnamed...please
help us name them all!) We are so close to finishing this puzzle! I can't wait
to start putting it together! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by
Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $5012.28</span></div>
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Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $266.92 (after auction)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift
certificates) Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $470 We currently have <u>52</u> buyers! We need 5
more buyers to get our next $100 deposit to our fundraiser. It's such a great
deal, and we hope you'll consider eating for CHEAP at one of the awesome
restaurants from restaurant.com. Can you take advantage of this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" style="color: #d42932; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">great
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Awesome WIN for both of us!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND
TOTAL</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $8937.35</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We have reached 40.6% of our goal!!! We are so close to the 50% mark! I can just taste it! We are just about $2,000 away from 50%! Thanks for your continued support! We are so grateful!</span><br />
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-91264928562065921062013-04-16T18:15:00.001-04:002013-04-16T18:15:49.802-04:00Adoption TrainingLast Friday, April 12th, we went to Columbia and spent the day at the Bethany office. It was 8:30-4:30 and I mostly enjoyed every minute. Before we got there, I really wasn't sure what to expect. Are we going to learn how to be good parents? Are we going to learn about the adoption process? I had questions about what would actually go on, but once we got there, they had the entire day planned out with an agenda for us to look at. The day was packed full!<br />
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Each case worker from each location, with the exception of Myrtle Beach (because she was SLAMMED and super busy), was there along with the head lady from Bethany. We started with a short little devotion time and prayer, and then we moved into a PowerPoint. Some of the topics discussed were the adoption process, openness and birthparents, post adoption issues, financial issues, legal information, etc. At the end of the day, we heard from one birth mother and two adoptive families. Like everyone else, we agreed this was the best part of the day! It truly was amazing to hear from a birth mother-who knew the best thing she could ever do for her child was to give him a life she knew she couldn't. This is the most selfless act and it is to be looked upon in the up most respect. These are not girls who make this decision lightly and simply "give up their child." They love this child so much that they want them to have a life they know they simply cannot provide. It was an eye opening time to say the least!<br />
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Then, we were lucky enough to hear from two adoptive families. One family adopted twin girls of a different race (they were so precious), and the other family got a call telling them they needed to be at "such and such" hospital the next day because a mother just gave birth and chose them to be the parents. Talk about one day you're a family of 2 and the next day a family of 3! WOAH! What a whirlwind to hear that story! It's such a blessing, but if you're a planner like me, I would have been a nervous wreck! I joked to Jason that since our story has been nothing short of a whirlwind, I wouldn't be surprised if our adoption was like that! But what a precious baby he is! And the parents are so in love! It brough such hope to my heart and such joy to see and hear from these wonderful families experiencing the joy that adoption brings. <br />
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So, the next step is for us to get our home study scheduled and completed. The home study is comprised of us meeting with the case worker at our home and individually at the Bethany office. We have been told to just be ourselves and not worry about everything being just perfect. No one/ no family is perfect and if you try to make it seem like that, red flags would rise. Then after our home study is completed and approved, we will be officially a "waiting family." We are put in the BIG BOOK (as Bethany calls it) for expectant mothers to look at and hopefully choose us to be the mommy and daddy of their child. We also learned that we can make a video that will go on the Bethany site so that families in other states can view our profile (video) and decide whether we are the right family for their child. Anybody good with a video camera and editing and want to take this on? LOL! <br />
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We also need to start getting our profile book ready! Hopefully I can find a good coupon code to use since we have to get 4 books printed for each office to have on hand. I am really excited to start working on it, but at the same time, this book determines who chooses us. So, I want to make sure this book describes us to a T! Maybe I can give you guys a little taste when it's complete! <br />
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Until then, stay tuned to the weekly updates! We are getting REALLY close to 50% of our goal! You can still help by buying puzzle pieces, krafts, or gift certificates! We appreciate all you guys have done to help us and we can't wait until the day comes when we get that last dollar to complete our goal! Oh, what a happy day that will be! katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-55578531992895534102013-04-12T22:54:00.000-04:002013-04-13T08:01:58.620-04:00Week 13 FUNdraising Friday Update!<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">This brings us to 37.8% of our $22,000 goal! Thank you! We are so close to getting half way there! Keep spreading the word and getting our story out there to people you know can help! If you know of any kind of other fundraisers we could do or that someone could put together on our behalf, please let me know (neighborhood yard sales, pancake breakfasts/spaghetti suppers, online auctions, etc...We know we have a lot of friends with connections, so if you know of something we could do to raise more money, we are all ears!</span></div>
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katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-40005141434050976302013-04-05T18:48:00.000-04:002013-04-05T18:48:48.387-04:00Week 12 FUNdraising Friday Update<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">I cannot believe Spring Break is already coming to an end. I had a really great week waking up late (around 8 or 9am each day), krafting, hanging out with my sweet boy, Bentley etc.! No major plans, I just wanted to rest and do each day as it came. Having said that, I did "work" a lot this week. I think we have another RECORD week! Today, I deposited <span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: red;">$1273.51</span>! That includes a $500 and $216 donation. So, thank you guys so much for continuing to bless us day in and day out! We feel the love, and it keeps us going! </span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We are at 34.8% of our goal! That means we are a TINY bit over the ONE THIRD mark! We did that in 3 months! That's awesome! So, if everything continues regularly and we keep depositing at least $500 a week, we can be done with our fundraiser in roughly 29 weeks. So, to put that in perspective--that would be October 25, 2013! I think we can do it!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">But, with adoption, you just NEVER KNOW when you will be chosen, so the quicker the better. Most people say waiting time is about a year, but my mind says, "What if our profile gets chosen in 1 month??" I know, I know, it's crazy! But possible right? God has a plan. He is leading us through and helping us each step of the way. That is very evident from the love and support we see on a daily basis! We are so grateful to you!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">One more thing...I was contacted by Belle Magazine (a local free magazine published monthly) to tell readers about our journey and the fundraising efforts we have done along the way. I'm so thankful the Lord provided this! I'm excited about all the people that will be reached through this magazine and what kind of impact the Lord has planned! So, be looking for that!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">LOVE you guys!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Katie</span></span>katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-68168459268108695242013-03-29T22:38:00.000-04:002013-03-29T22:38:21.639-04:00Week 11 FUNdraising Friday UpdateI am writing in such an EXCITED mood tonight. Today was the last day of work for a week! We have Spring Break and it is so good to have some time off! There's not too much new going on with the adoption front, but I've still been super busy! We are excited about our training 2 weeks from today!<br />
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Here's the week 11 breakdown:<br />
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fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $1939.07 (393 pieces SOLD - 607 still pieces
unnamed...please help us name them all!)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by
Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $3962.94</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #ffd966;">Jewelry
Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $266.92 (after auction)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift
certificates) Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $380 We were at a stand still all week. No buyers. We currently have 45 buyers which means we are 3
buyers away from our next $100 payout. Can you take advantage of
this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" style="color: #d42932; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">great
deal</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">? You pay $20 for $50 restaurant gift certificate. Awesome WIN for
both of us!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND
TOTAL</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $6548.93</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">We are ALMOST at 30% of the goal (29.77% to be exact)! This is only after 11 weeks of fundraising! It looks like we have about 31 more weeks of fundraising until we are finished! We are so excited! Thank you for your continued support! We continue to be amazed by God's grace, love, peace, and timing! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">It's a GOOD FRIDAY in many ways today. We are so thankful for the sacrifice our Lord made on our behalf. I don't even have my baby yet, but I cannot imagine allowing them to die for other people (especially those who hated him). That kind of love is so great, and I pray I will have a percentage of that kind of love for my baby! Everyone always says, "when you have a baby, you never knew you could love someone so much." God loved His son more than that, and He loves you and me so very much! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">I pray you know Him. Have a relationship with Him. If you don't, I pray you would find someone who knows Him and ask them about Jesus. Ask me if you like. I would be over the moon happy to talk to you about the LIVING ONE who has SAVED me! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Happy Easter! Remember the reason for this season. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">XOXO</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Katie</span></span>katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-74919097286875941432013-03-24T16:16:00.000-04:002013-03-24T16:16:34.680-04:00Week 10 FUNdraising Friday Update (sorry it's late)!Ok, so I lied...this must be the So Sorry I'm late "Sunday edition" of the Friday update! I have been going non-stop this weekend, which is why this update may be a bit short. I've got to get a nap in today for at least an hour! But, I'm so dedicated to updating you wonderful supporters, that I couldn't let a week go by without doing an update!<br />
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Ok, so we FINALLY got our formal email invitation to our adoption training in Columbia with Bethany. It's April 12th and I'm so excited to get another chunk of the process behind us. I'm not even sure what all goes on at this training, but I'm excited! After this, all that's left is the home study! Oh, and the WAIT! But you knew that:)<br />
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Here's the week 10 breakdown:<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: cyan;">Puzzle fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $1759.07 (357 pieces SOLD - still 643 pieces unnamed...please help us name them all!)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by Katie</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $3519.94</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #ffd966;">Jewelry Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $266.92 (after auction)</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift certificates) Fundraiser</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $380 (we currently have 45 buyers which means we are 3 buyers away from our next $100 payout. Can you take advantage of this</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" style="color: #d42932; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">great deal</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">? You pay $20 for $50 gift certificate. Awesome WIN for both of us!</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;"><u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND TOTAL</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">: $5925.93</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #323232; font-family: Impact, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; line-height: 28px;">Thanks for helping us get 26.9% of the way to our ULTIMATE goal of $22,000. It's only been 10 weeks. If we keep going at this pace (raising at least $500 per week), we should be finished in 33 more weeks! Thanks for helping!</span>katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-23768824669135199742013-03-15T18:47:00.001-04:002013-03-15T18:47:28.334-04:00Week 9 FUNdraising Friday UpdateMan, it's been THE BEST fundraising week to date. We deposited over $1100! THANK YOU! We had some wonderful people donating what I would call BIG amounts to our puzzle fundraiser this week, and we were just over the moon excited! We received confirmation that all of our paper work was received and that we would be receiving an invitation to the training in April soon. We are looking forward to that next step!<br />
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I found something new to make this week, and it's just too precious! Look at these bow holders for little girls!!<br />
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I just love them, and they have definitely been popular this week! Another fun kraft I did this week was for ME and I'm in love with it! I can't wait to hang it up!<br />
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These are so personal and beautiful in the home! If you see anything you like, please let me know and I'll be happy to do it for you!<br />
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Now for the totals:<br />
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<u style="background-color: cyan;">Puzzle fundraiser</u>: $1519.57 (308 pieces SOLD - still 692 pieces unnamed...please help us name them all!)<br />
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<u style="background-color: magenta;">Krafts by Katie</u>: $3266.89<br />
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<u style="background-color: #ffd966;">Jewelry Fundraiser</u>: $266.92 (after auction)<br />
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<u style="background-color: #e69138;">CoupAide (gift certificates) Fundraiser</u>: $380 (we currently have 41 buyers which means we are 7 buyers away from our next $100 payout. Can you take advantage of this <a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" target="_blank">great deal</a>? You pay $20 for $50 gift certificate. Awesome WIN for both of us!<br />
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<u style="background-color: lime;">GRAND TOTAL</u>: $5433.38<br />
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Thank you for your overwhelming support this week! We are so excited to be 24% of the way to our goal. Please continue to pray for us and if you can contribute, we so appreciate it!<br />
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XOXO<br />
Katiekatieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-61366890090248052492013-03-08T18:16:00.003-05:002013-03-08T18:16:42.013-05:00Week 8 Friday FUNdraising UpdateWell, I must say this has been a GREAT week! I prayed the Lord would send me more customers and to continue allowing us to meet our goal of depositing at least $500 a week, AND HE DID IT AGAIN! Right when I thought I would finish my last "paid for" kraft and not having any more orders come in, I was blessed with more orders. It's funny how that works out! So thank you to all of you who continue to order fun krafts by Katie!<br />
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I talked about a <a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" target="_blank">NEW fundraiser</a> we are doing in my last post, and since then, to date, we have had 29 buyers help us! That is fantastic! We are able to add $10 to our adoption fund for each person who buys a gift certificate! Because they deposit funds into our account in sets of 10, we have currently received $250! So that means we need 6 more buyers so we can deposit our next $100! Do you think you can help? Click on the link above or on the side of the blog to buy! It's a WIN WIN! You get $50 to spend at restaurant.com however you want to FOR ONLY $20, and we get $10 to put in our fund! What a great deal!!<br />
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Also, remember that jewelry fundraiser we did a few weeks back? Well, I finally got confirmation of how much we were able to add to our adoption account...............$103.92!! Thank you everyone who came and ordered so that we could add this amount! Every little bit helps! Once the jewelry comes in, I will be auctioning off ALL the free jewelry I received for being a hostess! So, look for that on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/katieelizabethhill" target="_blank">facebook page</a> soon! If we aren't "friends," add me so you can bid!<br />
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Now for the updated totals:<br />
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<u><span style="background-color: magenta;">Puzzle Fundraiser</span></u> - $928.57 (189 pieces sold - which means 811 are up for grabs...please help us complete our puzzle..only $5 per piece)<br />
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<u><span style="background-color: #6fa8dc;">Krafts by Katie</span></u> - $3210.56<br />
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<u><span style="background-color: yellow;">Jewelry Fundraiser</span></u> - $103.92<br />
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<u><span style="background-color: orange;">Coupaide (gift certificates) Fundraiser</span></u> - $ 250<br />
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<u><span style="background-color: lime;">GRAND TOTAL</span></u>: $4493.05<br />
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WE HAVE REACHED THE 20% MARK!!!! That's wonderful news! So, the math nerd inside of me is thinking that if we reached the 20% mark in 8 weeks, then we could reach our goal in 35 more weeks if this pace is consistent! I think we can do it!!<br />
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Also, we submitted our paper work this week! That is a HUGE weight lifted, and we are excited about getting our invitation to the training in Columbia April 12th! It's nice to continue checking things off the list! And because of our wonderful supporters, we have been able to pay all the fees so far with our fundraising monies! THANK YOU!<br />
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Look forward to another update next week! I hope it's as good or better than this week!!<br />
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XOXO,<br />
Katiekatieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-53425584072257430832013-03-01T22:49:00.002-05:002013-03-01T22:49:45.497-05:00Week 7 Friday FUNdraising UpdateWeek 7 has been a slower week, but still a great week overall. For the past two weeks, I have deposited over $700 and this week I'm depositing $557.88. That is still SUPER amazing and still right on target for my goal of depositing at least $500 a week! So again, THANK YOU so much for contributing!<br />
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I have some new krafts that will be for sale THIS WEEKEND!! I'm so excited! I announced on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kraftsbykatiehill" target="_blank">facebook page</a> this week that I would be making glass pendant necklaces! I can put ANYTHING you want on the pendant! I can monogram a cute piece of scrapbook paper or write your name (kids names) across a colored piece of scrapbook paper. I'm sure there's much more I can do with these, and I'm excited to experiment and give you guys what you want!! Here's some example of glass pendant necklaces:<br />
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I hope these will be a big hit! Once I make a few, I'll post some pics for you to see!<br />
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Another fundraiser happened to drop into my lap this week. A guy posted a comment under one of my blog posts and told me he thought I'd be interested in a fundraiser and to contact him. When I did, he told me that he is the founder of a website called Coupaide.com. They help families like us fundraise for our adoption. When you spend $20, you get a $50 gift certificate to a restaurant from <a href="http://www.restaurant.com/">www.restaurant.com</a>, and they give us $10 towards our adoption. It's that easy. Go to our <a href="http://www.coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" target="_blank">fundraising page</a> and buy a gift certificate for you or someone you know for a gift! As of right now (3-1-13 at 10:48pm), we have had 8 buyers!! That means we have $80 more to put toward our adoption! I LOVE this deal because we WIN and YOU WIN! Everyone loves a good deal when you go out to eat! Please share our link with anyone you know!!<br />
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Ok, so now for the totals:<br />
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<u>Puzzle Fundraiser</u> - $784.16 (160 pieces SOLD!! 840 pieces left that need to be claimed!!) This is such a precious fundraiser because each and every person who helps buy a puzzle piece will have their name FOREVER on this puzzle that helps bring our baby home! We will cherish this forever! Won't you consider hitting the donate button on the right side of the screen? It takes only a couple minutes max:)<br />
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<u>Krafts by Katie</u> - $2967.67 (almost $3000...WOW, too cool!)<br />
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<u>Premier Jewelry Fundraiser </u>- Still figuring up the total! Should have it soon! Oh, and don't forget...I will be auctioning off (on fb) some of the free jewelry I received for being a hostess SOON! I picked some really pretty things. Check back for more details about when that will be!<br />
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TOTAL - $3751.93<br />
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Thank you for getting us to 17% of our $22,000 goal this week! Keep sharing with your friends and family! We will get there! We love you guys and are praying for each and every one of you to whom God places in our path!<br />
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XOXO,<br />
Katie<br />
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<br />katieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-441636654483279614.post-83387695911614648752013-02-27T21:25:00.000-05:002013-02-27T21:25:19.160-05:00Cool new FUNDRAISER where you SCORE BIG!I was contacted by a guy named Matt who is the founder of a website called <a href="http://www.coupaide.com/" target="_blank">www.coupaide.com</a>. He apparently found my blog and left me a message to contact him regarding a possible fundraiser I would be interested in. I emailed Matt and he told me about his company and that they support families seeking adoption.<br />
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Have you heard of <a href="http://www.restaurant.com/" target="_blank">Restaurant.com</a>? This is a site that allows you to buy gift certificates for MANY restaurants around the country at a discounted price. Well, Matt and his company have partnered with Restaurant.com and are offering a $50 gift certificate for ONLY $20!!!! Of that $20 you pay for your gift certificate, $10 of it goes to our adoption fund. I think that's super cool!<br />
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So, if you will, please share our page, <a href="http://coupaide.com/deal/hill-adoption-fundraiser/" target="_blank">Hill Adoption Fundraiser</a> with all of your friends, family, facebook friends, etc. so that we can continue to raise money to make our dreams a reality! Thanks in advance!<br />
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LOVE,<br />
Katiekatieehillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16346399600288542059noreply@blogger.com0