Today is probablly a good day to discuss "the vision" that Katie and I have. Originally, we were thinking that it may be a nice idea to take up some sort of "collection" from our friends, family, church, etc when we go to Russia to adopt our kids. Everybody has a few old blankets, toys, and clothes that an orphanage could certainly use, right? Well, apparently it doesn't work this way. I'm not sure why, but we've heard that Russian orphanages won't take things unless their new. Clothes without the tags still attached are simply not accepted. Again, don't ask me why in the world this is the case, but it is what it is.
So then we thought that maybe we'd just take up a money collection. Then we can either give money directly or buy something in Russia when we're there.
But then the real vision hit: What if we threw a big concert next summer with the sole intention of raising money for the voiceless!?! Perhaps we'd raise a few thousand dollars instead of just a few hundred dollars. Plus Katie and I loved the excuse to have a concert. Of course there are a thousand details we need to figure out, but we're stoked nevertheless.
Truth be told, this vision had a lot to do with me starting this blog. I thought it to be a good idea to give people something to read if they had an urge to donate something. Naturally, no one wants to give if they don't know or trust what they're giving to. Right now, it's just a vague vision. But it'll be fun to watch things unfold over the winter and spring...
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