Gatti Fundraiser on Nov 30

We want to let you know about a fundraiser that a dear friend, Laurie Cuchens, is doing to help us with our adoption funds. The information is below. Hear our heart though when it comes to funds. It is in agreement with Paul when he says, I will most gladly spend and be expended for your souls (2 Corinthians 12.15). We long for you to give your heart wholly to God beyond all things. Paul says again, I will not be a burden to you; for I do not seek what is yours, but you (2 Corinthians 12.14). All that to say, We don't want your money, but instead your heart to be wholly given to God.

Wednesday, November 30
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Invite from Laurie (lauriecuchens@yahoo.com):
Join us for food and fun AND help us earn money for the Witham Family adoption! Invite everyone you know to eat at GattiTown on Wednesday, November 30 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Let the cashier know you're with The Ridge Church. To keep track of earnings ALL purchases must be made at the cashier stand (including game cards). GattiTown is donating 15% of all buffet and game card purchases back to The Ridge Church on behalf of the Witham family adoption fund! All guests must purchase a buffet upon entry.

Where: GattiTown Frisco
3251 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75034
(214) 618-9800 www.gattitownfrisco.com
[Across from Super Target]

Tutus for Dolls To Help Raise Support for Adoption

If you are interested in purchasing a tutu you may email Annette at annette.witham@att.net with the color and quantity. There are many different colors. The cost is $12 per tutu for doll sizes or infants. For those to fit toddlers 2 years and up the cost is $15. All funds go to support our adoption. Thanks to all who have bought some!

Thank you for visiting our blog. Please read bottom up to here to see how God has brought us to this point.

We can breathe

Thanks to a sweet friend who was willing to come to our home to share his wisdom we are now trained in First Aid and CPR for infant, child and adults. This was the last step of the paperwork process up to this point. There were no broken bones tonight. Oh, wait...there weren't any bones to break. We both feel comfortable and confident that we could do this if needed now.

The next step in the adoption process is the home study. We are still shy of the funds we need for this step, but we are trusting the Lord for this. For those who have supported us financially thus far we are so grateful for your generosity. Those who are praying for us we are likewise thankful for you. We are consistently reminded that God is the One who places children who need a home into families. We are learning everyday to trust Him with every step of this process.

Encouragement from Arkansas!

I just love the way the Lord nudges us on, don't you? Always the unexpected right when we need it. I just had to share with you He's always there and is always listening. Just hold on and wait expectantly for the unexpected. Jerry and I had just wrapped up a converstion tonight kind of to the jest of just needing that nudge of encouragement when I checked e-mail and sure enough that is exactly what I got. He used a friend from Arkansas to just push me right back where I needed to be. I know He used her!!!! How cool is that we serve a God that choses to use us. I love it! I felt like He was right there saying "I hear you! Just keep trusting and obey."