When it rains it pours!

My life is always in a cycle. I am either busy or SUPER CRAZY! The past two weeks, I have attended the porn convention,  a birthday party, packed a house, organized a rummage sale, attended the PDWC,  ran 33 miles, went to Disneyland twice, moved  and not to mention tried to maintain a marriage and love on my girls. I am exhausted!  I have had not time to post but want to share the most exciting news this week, Our rummage sale.
We put out the plea about a month ago asking for any donations for our Adoption Fundraising Rummage Sale.  We received many wonderful donations. Somethings were from those  who we are close to and some donations were from people we didn't even know.  At the end of it all we were over flowing. I began to set up around 9pm, Carlos decided to sleep outside to protect me. We finally put the last bit out around 9 am. it took me 12 hours to put all this out. I took about 1 five minute break all night. My back was worked, I waddled like I was 9 months pregnant because my feet hurt so bad, but we got it all out.
Tammy got to our house around 6am, she then took over. She rocked it. I have no idea what i would have done if she did not come over. My body was awake but my mind was not functioning. My favorite part of the day was Tammy arguing with the people because they were so cheap. They would try to get something worth 10 bucks for a dollar, she would not back down. Her famous quote was " We're trying to adopt a baby for goodness sakes" I loved it. Thanks girl!
The best news was that by 9 am we had reached our goal. I set a goal of $1200. I don't know where that # came from it was just the goal I set. By 9 we reached it! I was pumped. I was so excited to see what goal God had. Obviously mine was to low!  I was fine all day. My body was not tired I just was mentally tired. Not to mention that it was like 105*.
Anyways long story short we made $2500 all together! Praise God. We doubled our goal! I was shocked! What a  wonderful gift you all gave us. We are one step closer to bringing him home!

Thank you all who Donated...
Nannan and Gail, Cheyrl and Don, Tammy Weir, Don and Sherry, Mom and Dad, Jacinda and Brian, Boigie and Becca, Heidi and Mikko, Scarlet, Denise and Ray, Sarah D, Andrea, Chris and Martha, Helen and Chris, Angie and Mark, Jim and Martina, Neal and Summer, Enrique and Sandra, Matt and Tracy, Wendy and Ken, Kim W, Matt and Lori, Matt and Tammy, Melissa, Daniel and Beky and if i forgot someone please let me know so i can add you.

Thank you all who Helped!
Tam you worked it. I could not have made it through the day with out you. Thank you so much for being the one who was "in charge" there are no words to tell you how done i was and when you stepped up it was Wonderful. Thank you.
Tom and Brandi, Thank you so much for showing up and bringing us goodies, I loved that you didn't know that the other came over until after. Thank you. It  shows us your love! We did need the ice!
Bogie and Becca, I can't believe how hard you worked after running 12 miles. You kicked butt. Thank you so much for all you help. And not to mention the roof over our heads! I love you guys.
Amanda and Ricky I love that you guys just fill in the void. Thanks for running around for us. Thanks for your buff muscles Ricky!
Brandi and Taylor, thanks for the coffee it was needed after and all night er! You make me feel loved!
Angie thanks for coming by!

Thanks for all the guys and gals who came over and helped us move!
Bogie, Becca, Ricky, J Rocka, Denise, Sarah, Beau, the sweet guy that I forgot your name, Pardee, and my man Carlos you rocked it!

This weekend could not have happened with out those who helped. Whether you carried a box, took some money or brought us food, I from the bottom of my heart thank you! H

Comments

[Brandi]

Heather, you are too sweet.

We are so blessed to know your family, and I only feel bad that we couldn't do more for you on that day.

I'm not the least bit surprised God blessed you the way He did, and I have to say I can not WAIT to hold your baby boy. I pray that it is sooner than you expect.

Love you. B

[J PRD]

His name's Evan. :)

[Los]

Evan? I've heard that name before. The Whittakers can't name our boy a name people have heard before. Lets get creative.

[Brandi]

Haha I think he meant that's the guy whose name she couldn't remember.

[djsgirl]

we love you guys, alot

[whittakerwoman]

oh your so smart. Evan.

[MeWhoElse?]

Just wanted to tell you how inspired I was today by this story. I needed it. Keep at it.

I vote: "Avery Whittaker" (Focus on the Family, Adventures in Odyssey...great guy--runs Whit's End).

[Jessica]

Baby boys are so much fun, I hope yours comes home soon!