A Corbett Composition: Critter Keepers

Sep 25, 2011

Critter Keepers

Many of you who know my children know that my oldest is a critter lover. Any type of animal from dogs to snakes, lizards to chickens, and of course let's not forget the ones with extra legs that make us scream like spiders, crickets, etc. I have tried to be a good sport and gracious mom when it comes to keeping and showing me these creatures. I finally drew the line when he had destroyed most of my containers making homes for these "lost" ones by making holes in the lids. Not to mention the thought of storing food in what once held a dead bug was less than appealing and no longer an option.

Soooo......after being disappointed from containers and cheap dollar tree bug cages, my husband decided it was time to make a sturdy cage that would last and boy did he ever. I can't tell you how impressed I was with what he came up with. We have been talking about ways to earn extra money for the adoption and after seeing the lack of sturdy cages on the market, Bryce suggested we sell these

I think it's neat that the idea of providing a home for his bugs turns into helping provide a home for a child. Being our first and most difficult at times, it is moments like these that show how BIG his heart is.
We will be selling these "Critter Keepers" for $15 at an upcoming event called the Creative Hearts Marketplace at Open Door Church in Raleigh this Saturday, October 1st from 9:30 am - 3pm. This event actually helps support the adoption ministry at Open Door. Win-Win! Their address is 9801 Durant Rd., Raleigh, NC 27614. If you can't make the event, but would like a cage or know someone who does, just leave a comment or send me an e-mail and we'll be happy to get one to you.

6 comments:

HeatherSeptember 25, 2011 at 6:44 PM
loved it since i first saw it!! we def want one but will be out of town.
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SuSeptember 26, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Just posted on my blog about the craft show!!

Here's the link:

http://theintentionalhome.blogspot.com/2011/09/raleigh-events-this-weekend-mark-your.html
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KimberlySeptember 26, 2011 at 12:28 PM
What a great idea!!! I want one for my daughter, she will be 7 on November 18th and I would love to give her one of these to catch bugs. She loves them!!! I do not however, but the catcher we have doesn't have enough air holes and all the bugs she has caught have died. Su is a friend and I read about your adoption on her blog. :) I will try to come!!! but definitely want one!
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AnonymousSeptember 26, 2011 at 1:10 PM
Kimberly! My daughter is also turning 7 on Nov 18th. That's just weird. Especially since I also read about the catchers on Su's Blog (well, email digest of her blog). Small world and all of that.
-Amy W.
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liza coonseSeptember 26, 2011 at 6:44 PM
we MUST have one of these!! dylan is obsessed with his bug houses, but i just tossed a broken one (Again!) can we come by the house with money if we can't make it to the show?
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GretchenSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:40 AM
These are so SMART!!! They look like something you'd see in PB Kids. I am so impressed with your creativity to raise money for that precious girls God has in store for you.
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Adoption Timeline

Sept 5, 2012 - Picked up Kena Forever!
Aug 28, 2012 - Cleared Embassy!
July 17, 2012 - Case submitted to Embassy
June 20, 2012 - Passed Court, we are officially Kena's parents.
June 19, 2012 - Met Kena Rose Corbett for the first time!
June 1, 2012 - Received our Court Date, leaving June 16, 2012
May 3, 2012 - Accepted a referral for Tiny Tot K!
March 5, 2012 - Received approval form I171-h from USCIS
Feb 6, 2012 - completed our biometric fingerprints at USCIS
Jan 17, 2012 - Mailed I600a
Jan 6, 2012 - received final home study in the mail
Jan 2, 2012 - received corrected home study only to send back with more corrections
Nov 16, 2011 - Received FBI fingerprints, both of our backgrounds clear.
Nov 14, 2011 - Home Study received to review, waiting on FBI fingerprints to be approved.
Sept 13, 2011 - Second Home Study meeting
Sept 1, 2011 - First Home Study meeting
Aug 16, 2011 - Sent in our application for our Home Study
Aug 8, 2011 - Mailed the acceptance fee in to CHI after we prayed that God would multiply it times 10!
July 26, 2011 - Accepted by Children's House International
July 22, 2011 - Sent Application to Children's House International
July 21, 2011 - Received Home Study Application
July 12, 2011 - Accepted to YWAM, started filling out Children's House International application (CHI is the agency that is licensed in Ethiopia and partners with YWAM)
June 22, 2011 - Mailed application to YWAM
June 13, 2011 - Off waiting list, started filling out application
April 11, 2011 - Placed on YWAM's waiting list to be accepted
April 6, 2011 - Found YWAM as our agency

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Adoption Ministry offers an adoption fund service for those who wish to help with our adoption expenses and wish to make their donation as a tax deduction. Friends and family can donate to 'Adoption Ministry of YWAM' and ask that the money be applied to our adoption account. Our name cannot appear anywhere on the check, not even on the item line, but a note can accompany the check asking that it be used for The Corbett family adoption expenses. You will then receive a tax receipt for your donation. Please send checks to:

Adoption Ministry of YWAM

P.O. Box 512

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