If you would have told us 2 1/2 years ago when we first started this adoption process that we would be planning to adopt 2 teenagers from Colombia we would have thought you were crazy. This adoption journey has been a roller coaster to say the least, but God is so good through it all. Our original plans were to adopt 1 young child from China and now we are pursuing 2 teenagers from Colombia. He has led us through many twists and turns and caused us to open our minds and hearts to something we were not ready for when we first started this process. He is so good!
We are so excited for the day we get to bring our children home and you all are a huge part of that. Many of you have already been such a great support to us financially and also through your prayer and encouragement. Adoption is a difficult and also expensive journey and we cannot do it alone.
Would you pray about joining us in raising the funds needed to bring these 2 precious teenagers home? Our goal for this campaign is to raise $20,000 to cover adoption expenses. Lifesong was so gracious and has awarded us a matching grant for the first $6,000 raised. Please consider helping us take advantage of this generous matching grant by making donations via Lifesong on our behalf.
Thank you all so much for coming alongside us!
Phillip and Kristen
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 “Schmidt 10018”, 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.
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