I haven’t done a lot of writing lately, because I like to have positive things to say. And lately, my heart has been sad and discontent, and I didn’t want to share that message. Many of you, heck- most of you, know my heart aches for a baby. Not one that I conceive, but one that needs a momma. Ben and I were not on the same page, and that was tough. So I was quiet-ish.
But, in my waiting, a really cool thing happened. Ben encouraged me to advocate for these orphans that were wrecking my sleep and consuming my thoughts. It didn’t ease my desire to make one my own son or daughter like he hoped. But, I do feel like I have experienced being the hands and feet of God in a really cool way. Had Ben said yes, let’s do this, we would have fundraised for ourselves, and maybe met a few families along the way. Instead, I have gotten to know multiple adopting momma’s and have been able to walk beside them through a really vulnerable journey.
Asking for money for yourself is not fun. Ever. But, neither is coming up with $30-40 grand, which is the average cost for an international adoption. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but I’m not afraid to sell things. I figure if you don’t want it, you will ignore me, block me, or keep scrolling. But some of you won’t block me. You will send $10 or $100 to me for a child and a family that you nor I have met. And those $10s add up into then $700s and that, my friends, makes me weepy. Hundreds of dollars being sent to a momma in California to adopt a baby girl in Bulgaria from a momma and her friends in Georgia. That is being the hands and feet of the Church, and I’m so excited to help coordinate it. The “You’re amazing,” messages don’t mean nearly as much as the thought that my village has helped an ordinary family make an orphan a daughter! Sweet Maggie’s family are heading to pick her up the end of this month, and my heart is bursting with excitement for a three year old who has never known the love of a momma. For a momma and daddy about to travel across the country to bring their daughter HOME. For a Jesus who I know is smiling at what has transpired before my very eyes!
What a very cool journey I have stumbled upon. Helping families meet the huge financial need for their adoptions. Minnie Me Boutique will be our launchpad for this fundraising. We will continue to sell cute shirts and women’s and kiddos clothes. All proceeds will benefit adoptive families. Currently, we are supporting a family bringing home a beautiful 7 year old from Colombia, as well as our good friends who hope to adopt from Jamaica.
Please keep our brand new ministry in your prayers and remember us when you are looking to buy gifts this holiday season!! I love you all, my village!!! Minnie Me Boutiqueo
The Brooks Family 