My oldest Son, Tyler wrote this song early in our adoption journey. We can't wait for the day when our daughter Justice can dance to her song!

We hope that it blesses you and fills your heart with compassion for the orphan.

Justice For All
Written by Tyler James Whittier

You had a picture and we had ours
it was selfish
not selfless
but after seeing where they live
hearing them pray for
someone to save them

I say go and don't look back
cause I cant wait to see her face
I say go and don’t look back
I cant wait to see her face

Even though they've got dirty hands and feet
they've got the purest eyes
hearts that want to be free
Even though they've got dirty hands and feet
they've got the purest hearts
and their eyes will set you free

So I say go and don't look back
I cant wait to see her face

Her name is Justice

yes it's true
she's my sister

Her name is Justice
yes it's true

and I love you

Her name is Justice
yes it's true
Her name is Justice
Yes it's true

it's Justice for all
Justice for all
Justice for all
it's Justice for all

So I say go and don’t look back
I cant wait to see her face
see your face

We are brainstorming different fundraising ideas to help off-set some of the astronomical costs. The total cost of the adoption will range from approx $ 24,000- $32,000.

Here are the fundraising ideas we've got so far:

1. Garage Sale(s)
(our fall sale brought in $1100.00!) We plan on having another one in the late spring.

2. New Life Artworks:
This is where I sell my handcrafted artworks. http://www.newlifeartworks.etsy.com/
All proceeds go to adopting Justice and then...to orphans in Africa.

3. T-Shirts.
I was thinking about designing and selling T-shirts?

4. Chip-In.
(This is a cool way people can donate any amount easily via paypal)

5. "Change for Justice"
This is our change jar at home. (Thanks Katie!) We put every extra penny in it and then deposit it into The Justice Account the first of each month. (Last Month: $130.00!)

Please comment with any ideas you may have about how we can raise money. We are hard working and determined...... and aren't afraid to get our hands dirty!

More on our family and our adoption journey: http://themathewsblog.blogspot.com/

It's been awhile. (and it IS cheaper than therapy...)

1. One of the things I HATE the most is silent disapproval. And I do mean Hate. (sorry)
2. I'm thinking the progesterone may be making me weird. (more wierder than usual, how's that?) But...I could care less really....if it makes me FEEL better?
3. Shouldn't it be COULDN'T CARE LESS? I'm so confused.
4. I am in love with my husband today. He cleaned his closet AND made lunch.
5. When I got my nails done yesterday, I had them painted black. Tori Spelling pulls it off....but the jury is still out on me.
6. My studio smells like a hamster cage. I think that means there is a dead micey or worse...a RAT. (now what?)
7. Adoption is not for wimps, the faint of heart or anymore who doesn't like to have ZERO control of their own life.
8. Speaking of ZERO. I have ZERO and I do mean ZERO patience for whiners. (including myself. I have been whining alot lately and it's getting on my nerves.)
9. I say "it's whatev..." at least a thousand times a day in my head. It helps me.
10. I miss my friend Erin. But it's never a good time to call.
11. Today is a bad hair day (FOR REAL)....I look like....A**! (It's Whatev!)
12. I love ZUMBA...but I suck at it and it hurts my knee!
13. Church was refreshing on Sunday. God doesn't Indian give on His promises. What a relief.
14. I ate three pieces of apple sauce cake for breakfast and a brownie for lunch. I think I should feel guilty...or maybe not? AH...it's just PMS.
15. A cold beer and my pool floaty. In that order.