Adoption Project 2 - The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This round of adoption stories touched me in a way I never though possible.  To be honest, I really wasn't thinking about how the stories would affect me when I started.  I just knew I had a desire to serve families of adoption.  I already know a lot of stories of adoption and even several close to home.  But to get down and deep with people I don't even know and actually feel so intensely for what they were experiencing was way bigger than I anticipated.

This brings me to the second family's story.  They are still awaiting their match; their baby!  When they were choosing, they wanted something gender neutral because they don't know what they're having yet.  So they chose The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  I had been wanting to make this for so long, but with other orders and projects, I had not had a chance. I was thrilled to get to make this one!!  

Check out the rest of the stories.  If you are someone you know are adopting, please email your story to me at risenshinecrochet@gmail.com.

Adoption Service Project - How I am the One Who is Blessed

When I began this project, I had no idea how it would affect me. I really feel like I am on cloud 9! This has been an incredible experience so far and the idea that it is only going to get bigger and better thrills me to no end.

If you haven't been following this story, you can go back and see the stories and the reveal of the first family that participated.

I have already completed the project for the second family and I will be going live on my FaceBook to reveal the project that I will be sending to them.  I was going to do a blog to show what they chose, but I kind of like the surprise factor.  So we're going with that.

This family is still in their waiting period.  I feel very partial to this story since my cousin is adopting and they also are in this stage.  I know how hard it has been to wait for that perfect match; THEIR baby.  I love their story and feel so privileged to be part of it.

Stay tuned for the big reveal! Know someone who is adopting and want to refer them to me? Email me at risenshinecrochet@gmail.com.

What Happens When You're Offered a Choice of ANY Item You Want

As you may already know, I have been working on a service project for families that are adopting or fostering.  Check out my blog on this project.  And be sure to watch the stories that came in after my announcement!

I had a huge surprise with the first family and so I had to get to work.  But I had a minor mishap when ordering the yarn.  They made a mistake that set me back about a week and a half.  They were quick to rectify it...and by rectify, I mean they refunded my money completely and Express shipped it to me!!!!  So here I am in the middle of a service project and I received the yarn for 2 of the families totally FREE!!!

I got to work quickly once the yarn arrived.

 In no time at all, the hat was ready to be transformed into the Sly Fox!

This little fox and I now have a special bond.  He is ready to go.

I will be sending him off today! Visit me on FaceBook to see my Live reveal and see the new Momma's reaction!!  I feel so unbelievably blessed by this project and I cannot wait to see where it takes me.

If you, or someone you know is adopting or has adopted and would like to submit a story, please email me at risenshinecrochet@gmail.com.  I will be taking on new projects soon so please spread the word.

See What a Surprise I got in My Email

One of the families has emailed me back with the most amazing news!

Their baby was born June 6, 2 months early, and the birth mom has already signed the papers.  They have a brand new baby boy!!!

She has chosen a baby fox and diaper cover set!  I have chosen to combine patterns.  I liked the Sly as a Fox hat better but I am using the Croby Patterns diaper cover.  I am really excited to make this set. 

I will post pictures as I make it.  Congratulations!!!!

Adoption Stories to Warm your Heart

After my initial announcement of my adoption project. Several people emailed me and I received responses from adoption agencies that shared my story.  I wanted to read a few of these stories as I am completely unable to choose. If you want to read about the adoption project, you can read the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT blog that tells you all about it! Without further ado, I present you the first round of adoption stories!!

Here are some of the items I am offering and each family can choose which one they want!

Links to the patterns for items to choose:

1.  Very Hungry Catepillar hat and cocoon

2.  Pacifier Clip and Baby Sandals 

3.  Baby Dress  

4.  Brimmed Hat 

5.  Diaper Cover and Beanie Set (Sports themed) 

6.  Hat and Bootie Set ( Can be made for a boy without bow.)

Visit me on FACEBOOK!  Please share this with everyone and anyone that may be involved with adoptions and/or foster care!!

Rise N Shine Crochet Goes International!

I just have a quick note for you if you're following the Mila project.  The Mila hats are spreading!

Mila is big in Italy and an article was written to advertise them and help get the word out!  Check this out!!  (You have to translate the page if you don't speak Italian.)  My daughter/Mila hat model is all excited that she's now internationally known!  Fun times!

Stop over and see the article HERE!

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UPDATE on the Mila Project

Its official!  The Mila hat is up for sale!

Get your exclusive Mila hat!  Message me direct through my FaceBook page and be part of this awesome and unique project.  The details for this project are in my What's Happening Now blog.

I have to say, I always though this movie was such a cool project.  When I saw the first trailer for it, my daughters and I cried!  But now, I am actually a tiny part of it and I feel even deeper about it.  I feel blessed to get to be involved in some little way.  When I think of war, the first people I think of are the soldiers followed shortly by their families.  But the children!  I never think of what a war looks like to a child.  We have studied the Civil War this year in our homeschool and this was the last war fought on American soil.  It is abstract to think of those children running their own farms while their fathers were away fighting; or sadly enough, fighting in the war itself!

Europe has seen an enormously large number of wars.  Mila's little face really hits home.  I imagine my little, innocent girls witnessing war and its destruction and it makes me so sad.

I say all this because I love this cause.  I love what it means and I am truly in love with this movie!

Help support Mila and get a really cool hat in the process!  Not gonna lie! I love this hat!! And when I get a chance, after I make the ones that are on order now, I will be making one for myself!