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Big News!!!

Thursday, July 24, 2014


Big news is up on my new blog! 
My blog is permanently moving over to www.leahbraly.com

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Closure - the documentary

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Awesome opportunity to watch the documentary, Closure now for free until 7/25.  Such a unique and beautiful documentary following an adoptees journey to finding her birth family.  Cant recommend it enough!

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Lifesong Advocate Blogger - 5 Fundraising Ideas that Work!

Monday, July 21, 2014

Here's the Latest Lifesong for Orphans Advocate Blogger Post... 


This post is part of Lifesong's Adoption Journey Series. See previous post, "Adoption: 3 Ways to Prepare for the Journey" here.

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While nearly two in five practicing Christians have considered adoption, only 5% have actually done it.* What keeps people from growing their families through adoption?

One of the biggest barriers to adoption is the cost. Depending on the circumstances, adoption can cost up to $50,000! It makes sense why many families who have a heart for vulnerable children, look at adoption as something they desire, but is just too hard to grasp because of the high costs.

There are families who have seen God perform miracles as they have stepped out in faithfulness to follow His call for their family...if it's His will, it's His bill. He will make a way to show Himself as THE Provider of all things. Don't let money stand in the way, when He has provided many avenues for families to bridge that financial gap.

Here are few tips and resources for funding an adoption...
  1. Save & sacrifice. It's never too early to start saving for adoption. Try to cut back your budget to set a portion of money aside each month to pay for some of the initial adoption costs, like home study and application fees. Make sacrifices as God moves you, maybe that's postponing a big purchase or selling some of your possessions.
  2. Learn from others. In her must-read book, Adopting Without Debt, Julie Gumm shares how to find extra money in your household budget, apply for grants, and fundraise in order to build your family without saddling it with debt. 
  3. Apply for Adoption Grants & Loans. Research and apply for national, state, and local adoption grants. A few favorites we direct families to are our friends at Show Hope & Abba Fund. See Resource Report for more grants & loans available and don't forget to check out our adoption grant & loan page.
  4. Think outside the box. The fundraising creativity of adoptive families continues to grow. Check out organizations like Both Hands, who help families fundraise for adoption while doing a service project for a widow. Other groups like 147 Million Orphans & MudLOVE provide jewelry, t-shirts, and other products you can use towards fundraising. 
  5. Don't be afraid to ask. Maybe the word "fundraise" and the thought of asking people for money makes you nervous. WATCH the video below to see how God moved in this couple's heart to show them adoption was so much bigger than their family.

I want to hear from you? What ways did your family raise money for adoption?


 *from Becoming Home by Frames Barna Group & Jedd Medefind

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Big News Coming Soon!

Thursday, July 17, 2014




Ever have a God sized dream?
The kind that you think, if this really happens it’s only because of Him.
Well, I’ve had one for a couple years now.
A seed was planted in my heart a few years ago and although I wasn’t sure of how the details would unfold, I prayed He would guide and direct me.

I didn’t verbalize it to many, because what if it doesn’t come true?
Then you have to deal with the embarrassment of telling people it didn’t work out.
I wish I would have been bolder and vocalized it to others.
Because hiding it only reveals my lack of faith.
And because what a testament to Him when others watch him faithfully give us the desires of our hearts.  

But, like always, God showers His grace upon me, even when my faith falls short.

Over the last couple weeks, I have been amazed as I have watched the Lord orchestrate all the details in only ways He can to make one of my dreams come true.
It’s been amazing and I couldn’t be more excited!

I can’t wait to share the details next week on my new redesigned blog!
Until then I will keep you guessing ;) 

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