Gard Family Adoption

Gard
Gard Rockford, Michigan

As we seek to adopt a second time our family has engaged in many fundraising opportunities and has applied for adoption grants to offset some of the costs associated with adoption.  Lifesong provided us with a matching grant when we adopted in 2019 and has once again provided us with a generous matching grant in the amount of $4000.  With this matching grant we are tasked with raising $4000 through donations.  In doing so each dollar up to that $4000 will be matched, allowing us to raise a total of $8000.  This is a huge blessing and one that will tremendously help us.  We currently owe our adoption agency $8800, so this $8000 will allow us to pay off this amount much easier! There will be more fees and travel costs as we go so if we raise beyond the $8000 we can use those funds for future costs. Fees associated with international adoption typically fall between $35,000-$45,000 so any and all donations are much appreciated!

Our Dossier (Adoption application and country specific documents) is currently in Bulgaria being translated and hopefully approved.  We have been told this takes about 2 months.  We are anticipating hearing back in early 2023 about approval and hopefully shortly thereafter a match!  We are seeking to adopt another little girl who has Down syndrome and is anywhere from 0-5 years of age.  We are open to many other medical conditions as well.  After being matched we will have 2 trips, one fairly quickly, to meet and visit with the child we are matched with and a second trip after processing of more documents and court, to bring the newest addition to our family home.

Every donation received will help make this process a reality.  We know, especially after brining Ellie home, that adoption does indeed take a village and we know that God has placed each person in our lives to navigate this journey with us and we are so grateful for this!

If you feel led to give a donation you can do so by donating directly on this page.  Or, if you prefer you can mail a check to Lifesong directly. All donor checks should be payable to “Lifesong for Orphans,” and must include #10273 and Gard on the memo line of the check. Please mail to: PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744. 

More importantly we ask for prayer for our adoption process, the journey ahead of us and the transition once we are home and acclimating as a family of 7.  

God has blessed us greatly in our first adoption and we know He will do so again. 

To learn about our adoption journey and get updates as things move along visit https://gardadoption.family.blog/ 

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 

2 Cortinthians 9:8

 


STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Gard 10273”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
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Raised to date by 21 people
 of  $4,000
Campaign Ended

My Story

As we seek to adopt a second time our family has engaged in many fundraising opportunities and has applied for adoption grants to offset some of the costs associated with adoption.  Lifesong provided us with a matching grant when we adopted in 2019 and has once again provided us with a generous matching grant in the amount of $4000.  With this matching grant we are tasked with raising $4000 through donations.  In doing so each dollar up to that $4000 will be matched, allowing us to raise a total of $8000.  This is a huge blessing and one that will tremendously help us.  We currently owe our adoption agency $8800, so this $8000 will allow us to pay off this amount much easier! There will be more fees and travel costs as we go so if we raise beyond the $8000 we can use those funds for future costs. Fees associated with international adoption typically fall between $35,000-$45,000 so any and all donations are much appreciated!

Our Dossier (Adoption application and country specific documents) is currently in Bulgaria being translated and hopefully approved.  We have been told this takes about 2 months.  We are anticipating hearing back in early 2023 about approval and hopefully shortly thereafter a match!  We are seeking to adopt another little girl who has Down syndrome and is anywhere from 0-5 years of age.  We are open to many other medical conditions as well.  After being matched we will have 2 trips, one fairly quickly, to meet and visit with the child we are matched with and a second trip after processing of more documents and court, to bring the newest addition to our family home.

Every donation received will help make this process a reality.  We know, especially after brining Ellie home, that adoption does indeed take a village and we know that God has placed each person in our lives to navigate this journey with us and we are so grateful for this!

If you feel led to give a donation you can do so by donating directly on this page.  Or, if you prefer you can mail a check to Lifesong directly. All donor checks should be payable to “Lifesong for Orphans,” and must include #10273 and Gard on the memo line of the check. Please mail to: PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744. 

More importantly we ask for prayer for our adoption process, the journey ahead of us and the transition once we are home and acclimating as a family of 7.  

God has blessed us greatly in our first adoption and we know He will do so again. 

To learn about our adoption journey and get updates as things move along visit https://gardadoption.family.blog/ 

“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” 

2 Cortinthians 9:8

 


STRIPE charges an online processing fee (2.2% +.30 USD per transaction)*. Your donations will be decreased by this amount. You may also send a check payable to “Lifesong for Orphans”. In the memo line please write “Gard 10273”, to ensure it is credited to our account. Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 9, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with partners who underwrite all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

  • In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to Lifesong for Orphans. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use.
  • Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization. Individual donations of $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request.
  • *3.5% fee for donations given with an American Express card
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Comments

$100

Hidden

Feb 20, 2023

$2,000

J.C. & Tammy

Jan 6, 2023

$1,000

Offline Donation

Jan 5, 2023

$5,000

Offline Donation

Jan 5, 2023

$400

Brian

Jan 3, 2023

“What an amazing thing you are doing!”

$500

Thea

Jan 3, 2023

“So excited for you guys, you are truly amazing!”

$200

Adriano

Jan 2, 2023

“Best of luck with your new girl, Brian.”

$150

Hidden

Dec 31, 2022

$100

Mark

Dec 23, 2022

$100

Kay

Dec 22, 2022

“Emily and Zach chose you to be the recipients of the donation portion of their Christmas gift. We’re so proud of all of you😍”

$500

Offline Donation

Dec 12, 2022

$50

Frank

Dec 8, 2022

$500

Holly

Dec 7, 2022

$100

Courtney

Dec 6, 2022

$50

Matt

Dec 6, 2022

$50

Nickie

Dec 6, 2022

“Such an amazing blessing - God is so good! Prayers for your journey, Gard family :-)”

$100

Cristine and Byron

Dec 6, 2022

“We adore your family and are excited to help you bring another family member home! Praying always!”

$100

Chad and Charity

Dec 6, 2022

$100

Laura

Dec 5, 2022

“Excited for your growing family!”

$50

Michele

Dec 5, 2022

“God bless the growing Gard family!”

$50

Ashley

Dec 5, 2022