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Fill out the form.  Choose a photo or your blog button or logo. You need to edit & crop it to size using photo shop, iPhoto or other.  Your “banner” must be a static 120 pixels wide by 60 pixels high (just click on the ‘upload’ button at the bottom of the form). Please make sure that the size specifications are met or your banner can not be included. I am unable to resize or create buttons for you.  Thanks for understanding.

It may take me one to three days to get links added, so thanks for your patience!  Email me if you have questions.

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My Crazy Friends

If you would like to have MY CRAZY ADOPTION button, I would appreciate the exchange. Just copy the button and load it into your blog and link back to http://mycrazyadoption.org

WHO READS MY CRAZY ADOPTION?

Crazy men and women who are dedicated to family, parenting, and adoption.  My readers are wildly passionate about helping, cheering, praying, encouraging, advocating, and challenging others to take a look at the crazy world of adoption.  They are bold and radical, definitely not wimpy about exemplifying a life that is NOT ABOUT YOU!  They walk the walk!  They wear adoption T shirts that make a statement- don’t try to run away, they are the most fun people to hang out with.  They are joyful, humorous, energetic readers!

Thanks so much for being a crazy friend!

We loved reading all the entries for the Christmas saying for our cards. Thank you for joining in the fun. Winner- Jackie Mullis!  Email me and let me know the T-shirt size/style you want.

The winning “message” will be featured on my cards, blog and you also WIN a new Simply Love T shirt…. you can pick Women or Men’s style.  Leave your Christmas card saying in the comments and I will look forward to reading the crazy creativity from my bloggy friends.  I’ll announce the winner Thursday night.

You have till December 15th to order your New Limited Edition Simply Love T shirts!

The Girl Effect: The powerful social and economic change brought about when girls have the opportunity to participate in their society. WHY GIRLS?
Because when adolescent girls in the developing world have a chance, they can be the most powerful force of change for themselves, their families, communities and nations.
But while those 600 million girls are the most likely agents of change, they are invisible to their societies and the world.
So what can you do about that? Get yourself seen, whether you’re a girl or just believe in girls.

The greatest key to making adoption thrive is a healthy family.  I’m so blessed to have a family that advocates healthy marriages on a daily basis.  My baby brother is all grown up and has a brand new website I want you to check out.  He has helped me create my crazy blog and works hard to spread the word about adoption through his talent and enthusiasm and sense of humor.  Here’s a little sample of Michael’s ministry…. Go Smalley.

“Amy and Michael Smalley specialize in teaching couples the principles of loving well and loving for a lifetime. Their popularity as nationally renowned marriage builders and couples counselors quickly grew through their signature straightforward, no-nonsense advice. The Smalley’s message inspires, motivates and challenges people to thrive in their most important relationships.”

(www.gosmalley.com)

My crazy family… Michael, Amy, Cole, Reagan, David

Chicken Enchilada Casserole

You will need:

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup butter

1 can cream of chicken soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 small can chopped green chiles

1 cup chicken broth

6-8 flour tortillas, torn into bite-size pieces

4 pounds chicken breasts, cubed

1/2 lb. cheddar cheese (sliced or grated)

Saute onion in buter in a skillet until tender; add soups, green chiles and broth, mixing well.  Layer half the tortilla pieces in a “13 x 9″ baking pan that has been sprayed with non-stick spray.  Layer chicken, cheese and remaining tortilla pieces on top; pour on soup mixture.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a fork.  Makes 6 servings

I cut up the flour tortillas in crazy pieces.

I combined the onions and soups- mix well.

I used a large broiled chicken from market and it made preparation quick!

Jesus loves me! This I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong,
They are weak but He is strong.
Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me!

Take the time to watch this short 3 minuet video about Orphan Sunday. You can share this YouTube on your blogs to promote and spread the word today!! Let’s celebrate together Orphan Sunday, November 8, 2009!

It’s been amazing to watch as thousands of individuals have stepped forward to join in the Orphan Sunday efforts—from recruiting event hosts and blogging to planning an event at a local church. Please join in praying for the more than 400 events planned across every state in the U.S., as well as countless others that will simulcast the national “Live from Nashville!” event.   May God stir many hearts with His call to “defend the cause of the fatherless!”

If you won’t be at a local event at the time, we invite you to tune in online to “Live from Nashville!” from 4:00 to 6:00 PM (Central Time) on Sunday. Steven Curtis Chapman will headline the event, along with Geoff Moore and the Children of the World Choir.  Amidst the music, speakers will include Dennis Rainey, Jim Daly, Jedd Medefind and Sharen Ford.To learn more, visit www.orphansunday.org under the “Live from Nashville!” tab. 

And to watch online this Sunday, click HERE.

www.orphansunday.org

Orphanages There are anywhere from two to five million orphans in orphanages worldwide, an estimate that is in-line with the Human Rights Watch World Report. The vast majority of orphans are found in third world nations.

Child Trafficking and Slavery There are more slaves today than any other time of history, many of whom are children. It is estimated that 1.2 million children are trafficked every year for exploitation purposes such as forced labor, commercial sexual exploitation and other forms of slavery.

Orphans In Africa Since 1990, the number of orphans from all causes has decreased in Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, but has risen by 50% in Sub-Saharan Africa (from 30.9 million to 53.1 million). The government of Kenya predicts that within the next 10 years, 1 out of every 5 children will be an orphan.

The Most Vulnerable and Alone Every 2.2 seconds, a child loses a parent due to war, natural disaster, poverty, disease and other causes. Every 15 seconds, a child somewhere in the world dies from a water-related disease such as parasite and worm infection, diarrhea or typhoid.

At-Risk Children More than 1 billion people live on less than a dollar a day. One of our goals at I Support Adoptions is to prevent children from being abandoned or placed for adoption and help biological families care for their children.

Resources: UNICEF, UN, SOS, Feed the Children

What you need:

1 cup evaporated milk

4 eggs

1 ½ cup sugar

1 can pumpkin

2 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

½ tsp ginger

Mix together. Top with 1 box yellow cake mix and drizzle with 1 cup melted butter. Bake @ 350 for 1 hour. Serve with cool whip and drizzle with caramel.

My Crazy Adoption wants to take a special part in YOUR adoption past, present and future!  As we build the one-stop shop for adoption, here’s how you can help.  Submit your photos of your Forever Family.  You can also include 1 crazy thing that happened on your adoption journey, your first name. and your blog URL.  I will keep the site open 24/7 and updated on Your Crazy Photos (top tab) so bloggy readers can be inspired by your adoption testimonials and photos in one spot.  I hope this provides encouragement and hope to anyone at the starting line, beginning the process of adoption.

We have added a special download on Your Crazy Photos so you can add your photos right on the spot…. together we’ll create a Forever Family Gallery.

Email me today!