Introducing MONKEY !

With a humbled heart and a huge smile, we wish to thank everyone who share our journey , donated, prayed and offered support. With out you all we could not have made this happen so quickly. 
Monkey has been in our family since June. She has truly fit in extremely well. We had a prior relationship with her and her previous family so we were not strangers. My other kids thought of her as a sister and vice versa. We have had some bumps, and some heart issues, but with lots of patience, love, and open communication we are all adjusting wonderfully. We love this baby girl so much. 

Finally.... Monkey !!

 She is funny, and energetic, and cuddly. 

 After our first hike together in the mountains. 
Isabella is 10, Monkey is 8, and Baby girl is 8. Three musketeers.

 It was an up hill journey to complete this adoption lol!

  
Our beautiful little girl. So happy she is here :) 


Thank you each and everyone. You have blessed us richly. 
xoxo

HUGE BLESSING ! A Matching Grant !

God once again is helping us to move our little mountain. Our last obstacle to Monkey is the balance of our attorneys fees. An anonymous sweet donor has offered a MATCHING GRANT up to $500 to our journey!

if you feel led to join our  miracle, please donate to our You caring page link down below a couple posts, OR

feel free to paypal a donation to

Octpumpkin@msn.com   friends and family option saves pesky fees :)

Just CLICK HERE FOR PAYPAL

THANK YOU ALL.

Blessings :) xoxo

Almost there!

Huge THANK YOU  to each friend who has shared our need, prayed, or donated. We have almost reached the half way point :) if you look at the right hand side the ticker has the new total from all our fundraisers to date.

We still have home made Organic Goat milk Soaps for sale and our latest fundraiser is a T-shirt sale thru Teespring. High quality shirts and sweat shirts in Ladies cut, Unisex , Baseball Tee and a cozy sweatshirt. LOTS of colors too!

Click here to see our T shirt fundraiser :) thank you so much!

Isabella Tatiana Mama and Sasha

Isabella and Tatiana My pretty babies!

3 generations. Giana, Me, and my mom

The littles with their grandmas :)

Blessings!

SURPRISE!!!

EDITED TO ADD *
Thank you SO MUCH for blessing our family! We have raised just over $800 from Paypal, checks and our YOUCARING page! Humbled doesn't even touch it :)
I have had many questions. I can not share any info on "Monkey" other then she is a cutie. She is  a 7year old little girl who is  active loud and  funny. This is a domestic adoption. Costs are SO much lower than an international adoption, but we still have travel, attorney fees, court, social worker, and background checks. They ICPC process is very important so we have to be sure everything is done correctly. We have used what we had on hand, plus have had a fridge, stove and septic issues :( eek... Next our sweet Annabelle pony, was diagnosed with Choke. Basically a food ball stuck in her esophagus. It was life or death. After trying to clear the blockage for 24 hours we had to call the vet out. Either she could clear it for a reasonable price or we would have to have her put down :(
Thankfully after 2 hours and $300 the vet cleared the blockage! Such relief for our family.
So appreciative of the support we have been shown!


We have a big announcement! We are growing! We are adding  little "monkey" to our family! Read our YOUCaring page for details. CLICK HERE
 We have always advocated and fundraised joyfully for other families but this time we need your support :) I would be so grateful if you would pray, share and donate if led to our journey.

Every donation of $6.00 or more will be blessed with a bar of homemade boutique style organic Goat milk and Essential oil soap! Please send me an email or fb message with your address and donation and I will bless you with a yummy bar :)

Be Blessed!
xoxo

And we have a winner

Thank you to each and every friend who shared and donated and prayed over the Kunkle family adoption and fundraiser! Together we were able to have a matching grant and raise $3250 AFTER the pesky Paypal fees ;)

A pittance is left of the HUGE mountain that stood between three young people who so desperately want a family of their own and the family fighting and sacrificing to get to them and make them part of their family.

And we have a winner!!! Thank you Liz for being such a huge support to the Kunkle family.
Please notify Buffey of your prize choice and she will ship it out asap.
Buffey leaves in 24 hours for Ukraine!!! So exciting.

Please continue to cover Buffey and family in prayers, She will be traveling to Ukraine alone. Ukraine is a beautiful country with wonderful people but the winter time is hard on everyone. Power outages , heat shortages, flu season and delays..

((hugs))
Maria
xoxo

Big PUSH and giveaway! For the Kunkle family

"Adopting a child wont change the world, but it will change the world for that child."

OR in this case the lives of 3 beautiful young people growing up alone, in an institution in a war torn country. Things will not improve for these blessings without a family. YOU can help change their worlds. Give them the love and security they so deserve.

Do you have $10 ? Continue reading  :) for a chance to be part of something amazing!

My dear friend Buffey and her family are on the home stretch to raising the funds to go to U* and  walk the walk to bring these children home. Your donation, prayers and shares of this post will help. Be part of something amazing. Lets do this! Nothing is impossible with God and his village :)
Together we can PRAY THESE CHILDREN HOME!

James 1:27 (NIV)

Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this:  to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.

 Tolik (15) and Anastasia (13) are biological siblings. Four years ago, as orphanages often do, the children became separated from one another.  This year they have had their hopes heightened with the understanding that Dale and Buffey Kunkle are coming for them both. The Kunkles hosted Tolik this summer.  The siblings have  been reunited briefly and are eager to be adopted.  Misha (16) entered the picture when Buffey visited the orphanage in Ukraine earlier this year.  Being a close friend to Tolik she began to learn about him, see their interactions and the nudging grew to consider bringing him home too. He prays for a forever family with his best friend and "brother".
Currently Anastasia,  Tolik and Misha are waiting in hopes that the Kunkle’s will return for them.  They are unaware that $17,000 (roughly) is needed to bring them home. Thanks to Pure and Faultless the  Kunkles were given the opportunity to receive a matching grant of $5000 if they raised $5000. Together we made this happen for them! Now the remaining $6000 or so needs to be raised. Buffey expects to travel to U* for her SDA appointment at the end of  THIS MONTH.   There is a weightiness in  knowing that trust is already a painful prospect for the children. Dale and Buffey want these children to know what every heart truly longs for, to be seen, understood, nurtured and enjoyed.
  Their family, their marriage,  and the children need our prayer support and encouragement during this time.

For every $10 donation to the pay pal link  on the right side you will receive 5 chances in the drawing for the following AMAZING prizes.
 WINNERS choice of  ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AMAZING GIFTS ALL VALUED AT OVER $500
This is a donation based giveaway, no refunds :)  IF we raise the ENTIRE $6000 PLUS needed the Kunkles will draw ANOTHER name and we will have 2 winners!!!!!

FUNDRAISER WILL RUN FROM 1/12/2016 - 1/23/2016 
**extended until the 26th hopeful to reach the half way point of $3000


 To DONATE SEE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT  :)

we have raised $250 just over night!!! THANK YOU!!! please keep sharing !





To see the Kunkles bio on Pure and Faultless click below.
http://www.pureandfaultless.org/adoption-fundraising-support

Buffey, Dale and their 3 children. Kristina was adopted from U* in  2014 and is thriving in her loving family.

Tolik , Anastasia, and Misha

Tolik (15) and Anastasia (13) are biological siblings

 

EACH  $10 DONATION WILL RECEIVE
5 CHANCES TO WIN ONE OF THE FOLLOWING - WINNERS CHOICE.

 TOGETHER WE CAN PRAY THESE CHILDREN HOME! GOD WILL MOVE THIS MOUNTAIN!



Choice #1

LAPTOP 2 IN 1 !!!!!!

Product Features

Windows 10 operating system

Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.

12.5" Full HD LCD touch screen

Tap, touch, glide and make the most of Windows 10. The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity.

Intel® Core™ M-5Y10 processor

Promotes efficient computing performance for general e-mail, Internet and productivity tasks.

4GB system memory for basic multitasking

Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once.

128GB solid state drive (SSD)

While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.

Chiclet-style keyboard dock

Makes it easy to convert between tablet and laptop modes.

Intel® HD Graphics 5300

On-processor graphics, designed to complement low-voltage processors and quickly render high-quality images and smoothly stream videos with frugal power consumption.

Stream entertainment from your laptop to your TV

Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) wirelessly transmits content to your HDTV* — photos, music, Web videos, Internet TV — whether on the hard drive or online.

Weighs 3.2 lbs. and measures 0.63" thin

Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size and omitting the DVD/CD drive to achieve the compact form factor. 2-cell lithium-polymer battery.

Bluetooth interface syncs with compatible devices

Wirelessly transfer photos, music and other media between the laptop and your Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or MP3 player, or connect Bluetooth wireless accessories.

Micro USB 3.0 port

Allows you to connect accessories. An included micro USB 3.0 adapter provides 2 full-size USB 3.0 ports.

Micro HDMI output on the display expands your viewing options

Connect the laptop or tablet to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.

Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer

Supports microSD memory card format.

Next-generation wireless connectivity

Connects to your network or hotspots on all current Wi-Fi standards in both laptop and tablet modes. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for speed nearly 3x faster than Wireless-N.

Built-in HD webcam with array microphone

Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.

Metallic dark blue finish with polished diamond-cut edges

Offers an attractive look.

Basic software package included

Evernote. 30-day trial of Microsoft Office 365 Personal.

Additional ports

Headphone output. Microphone input.

Note: This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.

*Requires a separate wireless display adapter (not included), such as NETGEAR Push2TV, or a TV or receiver with built-in Intel WiDi.

Intel, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel Inside and the Intel Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

Choice #2

APPLE IPAD MINI 3 !

Product Features

7.9" Retina display (diagonal)

Touch ID fingerprint sensor

A7 chip

5MP iSight camera

FaceTime HD camera

802.11n Wi-Fi with MIMO

Up to 10 hours of battery life²

Cellular data service on Wi-Fi + Cellular models (sold separately)

™ and © 2014 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

²Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.

Choice #3

A DSLR CAMERA !!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Features

24.2-megapixel CMOS sensor

Captures high-resolution images up to 6000 x 4000 pixels.

18-55mm and 55-200mm VR II lenses included

For versatile shooting.

3" LCD

Makes it easy to review shots.

Movie mode

Allows you to record high-definition 1080p footage with audio.

5 fps (frames per second)

For rapid continuous shooting.

ISO 100-12,800 (expandable to 25,600)

Enables shooting in most lighting conditions.

11-point autofocus

Allows you to bring subjects into clear view.

Optical viewfinder

Helps you set up your shots.

Integrated flash

Lets you add light to scenes when necessary. A hot shoe allows you to attach an external flash (not included).

Optical image stabilization

Minimizes the effects of camera shake and vibration to ensure clear shots.

Scene modes

Include auto, auto (flash off), portrait, landscape, child, sports, close-up and night portrait for versatility.

Shooting modes

Include auto, auto (flash off), A (aperture priority), M (manual), P (programmed auto with flexible program) and S (shutter priority).

Optional Wi-Fi adapter (WU-1a, not included)

Offers simple wireless connection with compatible devices.

Card slot

Accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC formats. Store more photos!
Find compatible memory cards in our Memory Card Finder.



I will add a counter to the blog soon to track our progress. Thank you to each of my dear readers who pray share and donate, to the Kunkle family.
WE CAN DO THIS! 

Hugs !
xoxo

Im back and we are doing well!

Hey ya'll. Its been a long bumpy road but we are finally at a place I think we all feel good about. Sasha has had many ups and downs, many challenge's and health issues with his ears. Many behavior issues and anxiety issues. 2 surgeries. In school, then homeschooled. Now after 3 years home I think we are settled into this "normal" and we have all found our place. Tatiana and Sasha are best buddies. She finds his eccentricities charming and quite funny. "That's just Sasha" she will explain. Love her outlook. Benji and Sasha are also close and have a language that only they can understand. That is good...and bad ;) they can put Dennis the Menace to shame the second my back is turned! Definitely keep me on my toes.

Pictures will follow soon with updates. I was forced out of hiding to help a dear friend. Buffey Kunkle fundraise and walk the long journey to bring home her 3 newest blessings from Ukraine. I will be using my blog as a home base, to focus on a giveaway for her family. I would love your support! Sharing and praying go a long way :)

A few pictures-