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Wish Granted by: brandoninjapan soundtek Aug 22, 2009

I WISH I could raise $2,000 to assist my sister with the adoption of Ellie Mirta from Ethiopia.

Ellie Mirta -- She was given up twice by the age of two � first by her mother and later by an uncle. Neither were heartless choices, but acts of survival.

But, no explanation can replace the comfort of family or fill the heart of a lonely child. Sadness, insecurity and fear began to inhabit where laughter and carefree joy should abide in the spirit of this precious girl.

And so she waited. She wondered. She hoped.

The Hubbards -- Allan, Savannah, Noah, Jonah, Elijah and Ezekiel are a family that isn�t perfect, but passionate; isn�t wealthy, but rich; isn�t assuming, but thankful.

Their lives are committed, prayerful and active. But their family wasn�t complete.

And so they waited. They wondered. They hoped.

My sister, Savannah, and her husband, Allan, received word Friday, May 29, that their request to adopt Ellie Mirta, 3, was approved in the high court in Ethiopia. They left Wednesday, June 24, for a ten-day trip to bring home this precious girl.

Their biggest challenge in this process has not been to respond to the needs of Ellie, but to do so while facing the barrier of the financial requirements. The total cost for adoption fees, document preparation, home study, airfare, travel, attorney fees, etc. is almost $25,000. That�s a huge sum for their humble family!

A small number of people have come to them with unsolicited gifts and my parents have loaned monies to get them this far.

Then, just last week, Lifesong for Orphans awarded them a $2,000 Adoption Matching Grant to help with the adoption. To get this assistance, all donations must be received by Lifesong by Aug. 14, 2009.

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation -- any amount will help. Your generosity will be doubled through this gift! Give directly at www.lifesongfororphans.org . Please reference Hubbard #880 Adoption. My sister will not receive the funds without this notation.

Thank you for making a huge difference in the life of precious,little
www.hubbardsinethiopia.blogspot.com
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Type: Want
Wisher: liling6969
Added: Jun 26, 2009 - 3:55 pm
Wish is for: Family
Country: United States
State: Texas
City: Paris
Category: Financial
Sub Category: Donations
Views: 518
Comments: 18
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Offers (2)

• brandoninjapan 7 months ago - Accepted!

  Wendy from Spread Change told me about your situation, and suggested people donate money they would otherwise spend on a day's coffee. How can I donate my coffee money?

• soundtek 7 months ago - Accepted!

  I gave a little bit... hope this helps!
  Transaction ID: 0VG13260283570402

Comments & Responses

• liling6969 5 months ago

  Just wanted to again thank you all for your financial and prayerful support. You have made such a difference. My sister was able to raise enough to receive the $2,000 in matching funds from Lifesong for Orphans. In fact, they exceeded the goal! Thank you. Thank you.

• liling6969 5 months ago

  Just want to thank everyone for their prayers and gifts. My sister was able to meet the matching funds, successfully raising over $4,000. Thank you so much for reaching out and making a difference. May God richly bless you for your faithfulness.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  Brandon -- thank you so much!! You can go to www.lifesongfororphans.org and donate online through PayPal. Please reference Hubbard #880 Adoption. This ensures that my sister will be credited with the donation. Also, there is a ChipIn widget on the Spread Change blog that you can click on to donate. Thank you so much for helping us. I am very grateful.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  Oh, thank you for that info! I'm sure my sis knows all about that...her hubby is on top of stuff like that. But, I'll pass that on just to be sure. Really appreciate you sharing the knowledge. God bless!

• HurtN4CertN 7 months ago

  Dont forget that your sister will be able to get the 10 thousand dollar adoption tax credit. Many people take out loans knowing that they will be able to get this credit. Also. many employers do offer adoption help.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  Soundtek -- Again, thank you, thank you. Your kindness is so appreciated.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  ricklyndy -- Thank you for the prayers! It means a lot.

• ricklyndy 7 months ago

  I pray you find a way to cover the adoption-I wish that we could help.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  Mary -- thanks so much. It's amazing what you are doing. We will be praying for you as well.

• marysnyder 7 months ago

  I am so excited for your family's new addition. I know God will provide the funds needed at the right time. I wish Icould help. We are on our way to Ethiopia on August 18th to do mission work there. Please read our profile. I will keep your family's needs of financial support in our prayers. They are giving a home to one of God's littlest angels.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  Thank you for your feedback, Donna. We're doing all we know how to try to help fund the adoption. And we know that God will provide. Thank you for your prayers.

• HurtN4CertN 7 months ago

  I will keep this family in my prayers. have you considered fundraisers? You may want to check out adoption.com. Many members there would be happy to share how they financed their adoptions. If Gods will is that this child is meant to be their then the finances will come if you trust Him. He will meet our EVERY need.
  Blessings
  Donna

• liling6969 7 months ago

  heaven -- thank you, that is so precious!

• heaven 7 months ago

  I have said a prayer that God has seen the heart of your sister and will unite her speedily with this prescious child so they can be a family and this beloved little one will no more feel abandoned. I have also asked for financial blessings to complete the process.No work God has started will go undone.Thank your sister so much for caring about the orpahns.

• liling6969 7 months ago

  quiet -- thank you so much for the prayers!
  lisamc -- thank you for keeping us in your thoughts!