Three Months!

Today marks only THREE months since we first saw sweet Toby's story and knew he belonged in our family!  

 It seems like he's always been part of our life and we are all so excited that we are getting closer to bringing him home!

 Yesterday we found out that our file has been approved at US Customs and Immigration and we are just waiting on a final signature and our approval letter to come in the mail...which we will then hurriedly get notarized and apostilled and sent off to Toby's country!!!!  Then we will wait for our travel dates.  It could be as early as November or into December!

 It suddenly feels VERY VERY real!  I can hardly sleep at night thinking of all the things yet to be done and thinking of our sweet boy going one more day without knowing the love of his family!  

 We have a little under $10,000 yet to raise to be fully funded.  We are so grateful for all who have given so generously to help us raise about $15,000 in those three months!  Amazing!  

 Our friend Mitch Huner, a Chicago firefighter, is currently doing his own fundraiser to help bring our boy home.  He is selling Chicago FD hats from his Hook and Ladder 17! (Thank you, Mitch!!!) 


Hat features:
Engine 46, Truck 17 station patch on front with classic "Hook and Ladder 17"
Both Chicago and USA Flag
CFD symbol on back
Hats are T/C poly cotton for breathability and fade reduction. They are fitted with sizes 7 1/8 - 7 5/8 available

Price: $25 - Includes shipping.
Payment: Cash, Check, or Paypal.
How to order: Email Mitch at  mjhuner@gmail.com with quantity and shipping address. Hats will be sent out after received payment.


Friends in North Carolina did a lemonade stand fundraiser and raised $85 for Toby!

And we are having a huge garage sale on Saturday, October 10th!  Please pray that we get a good turnout and that LOTS of stuff sells!  We are having some craft items to sell, bake sale goods and coffee as well.  Please get the word out if you live in the Vegas area!  

We are so close to seeing our Toby!  Keep praying and give if you are able!  Every dollar helps bring us closer to him!  Reece's Rainbow - Meyer Adoption Fund

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  1. AnonymousOctober 3, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    Praying my heart out for you all and for Toby!
    All My Love & Prayers,
    WriteYourstoryonmy-heaaaart

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