Our second interview June 21, 2009

So a couple days ago the social worker from ICBF (the Colombian version of children’s services) came to us for the second interview. First of all according to our Colombian attorney this rarely happens but I think: 1. they like us or lil Treisy or both and 2. they took pity on us driving 2 [...]

you are with us… June 17, 2009

Dear Treisita, Yesterday was much harder and much more amazing than we could have ever imagined. We were warned by many people not to expect you to run into our arms and be as excited as we are about this transition. We had other well meaning people tell us we were different and somehow would [...]

The day before we met you… June 16, 2009

Dearest Trecita, Hija mia, te amo mucho! (My daughter, I love you very much) Yesterday, your mom, Izaac, Zoe and I had an incredible day exploring the beautiful city where you have been raised so far. It is absolutely gorgeous and we have fallen in love with it with great ease. We met some new [...]

Fundraising Gala, a smashing success. June 14, 2009

We had close to 200 people, dozens of incredible silent auction items, espresso thanks to Larry and Chris, great food thanks to Andy and many other friends… and we raised over $7100.00!! We are on our way…. We leave in 4 hours. More to come as internet access allows…. Thanks be to God, and our [...]

It’s official. We have goals. June 11, 2009

I’ve had a few people ask me, “So, how much more do you need to raise?” Here’s the long answer. Up until now we have covered our expenses via gifts, a grant and more gifts. A little money back from our favorite uncle (Sam) also helped. We are making the final payment to Bethany today [...]

Zoe & Helen’s personal website for Treisy June 11, 2009

Zoe, our 10 year old daughter and her friend Helen (visiting from California) created this website for Treisey. Check it out. This is the kind of the thing that makes grandparents say “Awww, that’s precious!” It really is. Treisey’s Story, the website

The fundraising gala is this Satruday… June 10, 2009

and KIDS ARE WELCOME… *** Come and share in a lovely evening of drinks and hors d’euvres (complements of Andy’s Mediterranean grille) and hear the story of the Rains family and their journey toward adoption of little Treisy from Colombia. There will be several wonderful items up for grabs in a silent auction, including Kids [...]

please help us bring her home April 22, 2009

Click the picture/button below to donate via a secure paypal site that will route the money to our adoption fund. Thank you in advance. More details to follow… if you need help, don’t hesitate to call me 513.383.2854