Bring Home Bailor 5K!

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Mackenzie's school has been awesome to help put together this event to help us fundraise. Walking, Running, Skipping, Galloping, Fulfillment of a New Years resolution to be more active, whatever your motivation to get there, join us on April 16th @ 8 am at Oakbrook Elementary in Summerville/Ladson.

Sign Up online and get more info at fromcharlestontochina.com. $5 or more suggested donation for walk/run only, $25 or more with awesome Bring Hone Bailor 5K race shirt which we think you'll really like!

Think you can't do a 5K? Trust me you can! :-) I used to facilitate training people to do them so don't let that stop you. Think Summerville and think "that's far away"? Believe me it's just outside North Charleston. Here's a link: 

306 Old Fort Dr, Ladson, SC 29456

Plus you'll be helping us bring this awesome kid home from China! Someone at our recent adoption training put it best: we have the blessing and opportunity to adopt a child from a place where they may never hear about Christ and provide them an opportunity to learn about and experience God's glory in their life. Beyond the miracle of being able to add a new family member to our lives (and believe me it is a miracle logistically, financially, emotionally and spiritually) but it is a mission from God shared not just by us, but everyone who plays a role in the process.:-) 

Thank you and God Bless you for your support in so many ways! Keep praying! We feel it and we need it! :-)


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