Success

   There are many things in life to succeed in, and you can only succeed if you actually try at something. This weekend I succeeded in a couple of different areas but I am only sharing one publicly. The other success is very special to me, so I don't want to ruin that by sharing. When something great comes out of the blue, and you step way outside of your comfort zone to grasp on to it with just a prayer in your heart that it will be worth it, it is a success in my book.   

   Yard sale was a HUGE SUCCESS. I doubled what my goal was. Thank you so much to everyone who donated. I have a couple of big items I wasn't willing to just give away, so I will put them on KSL.com (classifieds) and see if I can get their worth out of them. I have a wet bar, a poker table and may have a roll top desk within a day or so. I planned to have the sale from 7-1 pm on Saturday and as many of you know, we have had rain on and off for a week. I cannot begin to tell you how hard I prayed for good weather. (It started to downpour at 1:05) I am truly blessed. I must thank my sister for coming over to help me, I couldn't have done this without someone there to help. Thank you Kris Lewis. 

   I had a couple of people stop by just to donate money to the cause, I can't even begin to thank them for their thoughtfulness. My heart is so full with the love I am shown through this process. I also had some friends stop in just to give me moral support. How grateful I am that they care enough to just be here for me and wish my luck. My best friend Natalie (who is crazy busy soccer mom, especially on Saturdays) squeezed time in to stop and see how I was doing. She even took a picture with me. It was awesome. Two of the girls I work with Amanda and Paige also came over to support me.Amanda has been to a couple of them to support me in my quest. Paige (and her hubby Kelly) brought quite a few items to donate and then stayed for a while to chat with me. It makes me so happy they would take time out of their Saturday to come out just to be here for me. Thank you Amanda and Paige. 

   As I sit here and ponder just how close it is getting, I get goose bumps. Is this how an expectant mother feels when she realizes how close her time is to becoming a mom? I know I am ready, but the nerves settle in as I think about the reality of being a mom. I AM SOOOOO EXCITED. 

   

Yard Sale.....Next Saturday (7/13)

   Ok all, yard sale is next Saturday (7/13). If you have anything and are willing to donate to Kayleen's Kid Quest yard sale, please let me know. You can call, text or private message me on Facebook, I will come pick up or feel free to drop it off at my house. Anything is appreciated. After the yard sale, everything will be donated to Deseret Industries. I want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who has donated thus far.

   I have been in the adoption process for a little over and without doubt, it has been one wild ride. I have had a lot of emotions through the year. I am so close to moving on to the next step. I only need $1,200 more to move on. So I am hoping this yard sale will bring in a decent chunk of it. My goal is to have this amount by the end of July. If I can do that, papers will be submitted to Haiti at the beginning of August. Woo Hoo. I seriously got butterflies in my stomach as I typed that in. The fact that I am sooooo close is exciting to me. 

   Remember there is always a "donate here" link on my blog if you want to donate that way as well, I have received many donations through that link. Feel free to share my blog with anyone you think may enjoy my ups, downs, and weird blogs in general. I am always willing to get cans or metals to recycle if you or anyone you know of has any they want to get rid of. 

   Thank you all again for the support I have received through this whole process. It is simply amazing to me that so many people  are helping me achieve one of the biggest dreams of my life. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for all of your love, support, and cheering on during this process. 

Kayleen's Kid Quest continues..........

Recycle Run......

This weekend is my official RECYCLE RUN for metals and cans. My nephew, Cody, however, hooked me up big time with metal from his work (they are doing construction) so I will have made two trips before Saturday. First load netted $147.80. This load seems to be heavier so I am hoping for closer to $200. Wish me luck. (check out the picture of the 2nd load)

I will still be making an aluminum can run on Saturday so if you have any metals, or cans, let me know ASAP and I can come get it or just drop it off at my house.

I should have my online auction  up this weekend, so be on the lookout and then share it with everyone you know.

July 13, is the date set for my garage sale. Kind of my last push for donations, prior to submitting papers to Haiti. If you have anything you would like to donate to the yard sale, you can drop it off, or just let me know and I will arrange to come get it.

Kayleen's Kid Quest seems to have been going on for so long, it has been just over a year since I started this process and it has been one wild and emotional ride. I love what I am going through and keep praying to stay positive and that this last part will move a little more swiftly. All in due time, right?

KAYLEEN'S KID QUEST CONTINUES.........

Woodruff, Utah - Car Show

Saturday I spent the day up in Woodruff, Utah at the 2nd annual Woodruff Car Show which one of my cousins put on. While the town of Woodruff is home to less than 200 people, there was quite a turn out. I'm sure we had more than that show up.

My cousin, Jared Huffaker, is an amazing man with a heart of gold. Kayleen's Kid Quest was at the top of his agenda for the entire day. Since Woodruff is a small town I wasn't expecting much of a turn out and was quite surprised at how many people came, especially since this is only the 2nd year he has put it on. They people there were so kind and excited to help me in my quest. We raised over $350 between the raffle and the auction they had. What an incredible experience. What a great time. He told me that each year he will find someone who needs help and all monies made from the raffles and auctions will be donated to their cause.

After Saturday I have decide that I will support his cause (whatever it may be) every year. I will donate items they can raffle off each year to thank him for what he did for me. So don't be surprised when I ask if anyone has anything to donate next year.

Thank you to my Aunt Emma and Uncle Chuck along with my other cousin Wynn who were so supportive as well. My cousin Wynn welded a coat/hat rack out of horseshoes that was pretty awesome. Thank you Wynn, for using your incredible talent to help me.

I cannot wait to take my little boy up there and have my cousins teach him to ride a sheep, then a horse. Who knows maybe he will become a little cowpoke. Oh the possibilities...... Getting soooooo close to moving to the next step.