Weekend update

We are sprinting to complete this first part of the adoption!  We need your help and are asking specifically for donations to Rose's Adoption Fund.  I wish I could work hard enough to complete this task on my own but it isn't possible for our family this quickly.  We are still needing to raise 6,170 this week.  Thank you for reading this - Please read her complete story - it is worth the time! Thank you!!! Praying for a miracle, The Martinson Crew  (If you would like a tax deduction please make checks payable to OLTCH)

Today's news

God is SO good - Raised 1,220 of 7,500 we are trying to reach by FRIDAY (yes this Friday). To God be the Glory - We are in awe of what He has done for us and what He is doing.  We are trying to reach our goal of 7,500 by Friday (Braking down what is left, that is 628 people giving 10.00 each or one giving 6,280.) lol   Thanks for reading up on us, we appreciate all the support and for helping us pray our little girl home.

FYI for anyone who has donated $100 dollars or more you will receive a FREE CD from singer/songwriter Rachel Kurtz!  Thanks Sis!  

*Just a note - we paid $3,330 so far in expenses off of the total amount.

***Update - Found out today that we can continue fundraising over the weekend and get the money to them next week.  YIPPY 4/28

Where Things Are At...

The process is moving forward.  We are completing our Home Study on Wednesday night. Our training for that by the end of the week.  The other paperwork for now is complete.  We are planning to go through a Domestic Adoption for Rose.  Due to the fact that she is here we are under the impression that the process from the US side may be more direct then going through the Haitian system.  Here are the cost break downs so far:

Home Study - $3,100.00pd
     (Post placement reports +$800.00)
Classes - $90.00pd
Background Checks - $140.00pd
*Needed ASAP* (really this week)
Retaining Adoption Attorney $5,000.00
           *** DUE NOW ***
(Costs range from 9,000 - 15,000)
There will be costs for an Immigration Attorney reduced to 2,500.00 *** DUE NOW *** (payments on the remaining 3,430 will be arranged.)
Plus possible costs for filing paperwork in Haiti but we are unaware of the totals for those so far.

We are hanging on God with this process and trusting that he has us in his hands.  Today I opened the mail and was blessed by a family from Nebraska that I didn't even know.  Here is a little bit of what she shared with me, "Hi!  You don't know me, but I read about your situation on the internet via Facebook post... and I am now doing what I never thought I'd do - sending money to someone I heard about on Facebook. =)....
I know my gift is not large, but hope and pray it is one of many gifts you receive to assist in the process of adopting Rose.  I felt called to share with you when I read your story.  In light of this Easter season I am reminded of Jesus washing His disciples' feet.  His humble service to others.  His love for us. His command for us to love others.  I hope you will accept this gift as a reflection of my gratitude for what Christ has done for us and has in turn called us to do for others.  It seems that this is what you are trying to do for Rose as well.  May God bless this process and may Rose be blessed in finding a forever home.  Sincerely, (A Nebraska Friend)"

This adoption is a calling for our family.  I have been surprised by God's leading and in tears can say I am overjoyed that God is giving us another child.  We are just getting to know her more and I get to pick her up with the kids and get to spend some quality time together today.  (in her new pink car seat)

We are excited and blessed.  We truly are dependent on donations to allow this process to go forward. Thank you for all those who have given.  For those who are considering it please know that every penny will be used to God's glory!  Big or small every donation makes a huge difference!

*View our first post for more information!

There's always room for one more!

Greetings friends and family, it is with great pleasure that we introduce the soon to be newest member of The Martinson family, Rose Nacheca.  This may be a shock to many of you so let me explain.  Rose Nacheca is a three and a half year old little girl from Haiti.  She is from the orphanage that our church supports in Leogane Haiti.  Rose Nacheca was born in a straw hut to a mother who was unable to care for her.  Rose had significant health issues at birth.  With little money or medical intervention, it became impossible for her mother to care for her.  She came to the orphanage in August of 2009 when she was 2 years old.  At that time she weighed 11 pounds 6 ounces.

 
Rose has been living with The Sorensen family since July 2010.  We met Rose Nacheca in July when she arrived in the United States to get much needed medical intervention.  We didn't realize then that this little 3 year old would change all of our lives forever.  She has made tremendous progress in 9 short months!  Her medical team included cardiologists, geneticists, an endocrinologist and many more specialists.  In March 2011 she had open heart surgery to fix her congenital heart disease.  She now has a heart that is beating perfectly inside of her chest.  Praise God! The Sorensen's knew God had called them to help Rose medically. As they prayed and sought God's guidance on what to do next, they realized they were to pray for Rose’s forever family. About a month ago Brett felt a need to contact the Sorensen’s to find out what the plans were for her in the months to come.

With her medical struggles behind her, her time here in the United States was almost up.  We felt God call us to step in and give this precious child a home.  She is already a part of this community who loves her and supports her and we feel this is where she belongs, WE are where she belongs.

We have started all of the necessary paperwork and studies to begin the adoption process.  Some of you know how challenging this can be.  One of the biggest challenges we face is raising $15,000 in the next 15-30 days. (Don't worry I laughed too when I heard this too) The sum is daunting, but I realized if we can break it down into manageable pieces then we might just have a shot at it! If 1,500 people chose to give only $10 each, the funds would be raised and one daunting piece of the puzzle would be complete

Please prayerfully consider what God would have you do to help keep Rose here and help us welcome her into our family. This is a very tangible way you can make a difference one little girls' life! We do not want this little girl to leave our hearts forever, families that love her and a community that has welcomed her with open arms. We know we have so much to learn from this vibrant, singing, dancing, spit fire of a girl and we are delighted to welcome her into our family!

You can contribute at any Klein Bank to “Rose’s Adoption Fund” ,through paypal or our address is below. Please share this request with anyone you know who may want to help Rose and our family in this journey.   Our contact information if you have further questions is:

Martinson Crew

7800 Yancy Ave

New Germany, MN 55367

952-353-1707