Hold onto your hats, folks; the Buells are adopting! We’re thrilled to share that we’re adopting two sisters from Brazil and preparing our home for their arrival!
We are overjoyed that you are here.
It has been over 20 years since we first met in South America. On this coming New Year's Eve of 2024, we plan to not only be very close to doubling our family in size through the gift of Adoption but also celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary.
What an adventure it has been! We started our marriage touring with our separate bands, Caedmon's Call and Alathea. Two decades later, we run an Architectural Photography Company called Studiobuell, LLC, in the world's music capital. We could never have envisioned this journey, yet here we are, fully aware that it is ours, and the moment is now. We always hoped to grow a family, but we battled infertility for those 2 decades of our marriage. While we were always open to adoption, we never thought it would become our only option.
Now, with hearts brimming with excitement, we are ready to step beyond our comfort zones, trusting in the unfolding process and nurturing our faith in God. With each new dawn, we joyfully set fear aside and say "yes" to our Brazilian adventure.
From the moment we discovered the sisters' profiles, we felt a deep connection—deep in our hearts—that these beautiful souls were destined to be our daughters. The decision was clear for us both. And now, we’ve embarked on a crowdfunding journey to support our adoption process and cultivate a nurturing community for our future children. We aim to raise at least half of what we need to cover the necessary expenses in Brazil, including a vital 30-day stay and essential therapy and healthcare costs upon our return. Any support you can offer would mean the world to us.
We kindly invite you to share our tax-free donation link, helping us bring our dream to life and create a loving home for our family. Your involvement means the world to us, and rest assured, these girls will be enveloped in unconditional love. We eagerly look forward to sharing more updates with you. Thank you for being an integral part of our village as we welcome these sisters into our hearts, providing them with a loving family and an authentic place to call home.
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OUR SITE: We've also launched our site, https://holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us, where you can find all our adoption goodies and updates in one place.
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~ If you're writing a check, please include "Garett Buell" and our Fundraiser ID# FUN600883 in the memo line. This ID is essential for AdoptTogether to allocate donations correctly. Checks can be mailed to AdoptTogether 251 W Central Ave #278 Springboro, OH 45066.
This verse captures the unwavering truth for those brave souls joining us in this new season. We're grateful to everyone who is making our adoption dream come true.
Isaiah 60:22: “The smallest will grow to a thousand; the weakest will become a mighty nation. I, ADONAI, will quickly bring it about when the right time comes. “
~ xoxo, Garett & Carrie Buell
The concert scheduled for August 25th has already taken place. However, you can still watch the recording.
Donate: holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us/dnate. (or on this site)
*** Donating to any of our options, you'll get an exclusive link to our recorded concert from August 25th! Enjoy! ***
~ FEATURING: CAEDMON'S CALL, ANDREW PETERSON, JILL PHILLIPS, ANDY GULLAHORN, ALATHEA, ERIC PETERS, FINNEGAN BELL, ANDREW OSENGA, MANDY AND KEVIN MANN, RANDALL AND AMY GOODGAME, BETHANY BOURDEAUX, CLAIRE INDIE NUNN, GABE SCOTT, CHRIS PHILLIPS, AARON SENSEMAN & MANY MORE…
~ For more information about August 25th’s lineup, please visit our adoption website tab ‘August/Lineup' at holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us.
A NIGHT OF SONG: Hold onto your hats, folks; the Buells are adopting!
~ ( this is an online event only ) ~
TICKETS: holdonfolks.eventbrite.com
CONCERT: AUGUST 25th / SUNDAY / 7 pm CST
FEATURING: CAEDMON'S CALL, ANDREW PETERSON, JILL PHILLIPS, ANDY GULLAHORN, ALATHEA, ERIC PETERS, FINNEGAN BELL, ANDREW OSENGA, MANDY AND KEVIN MANN, RANDALL AND AMY GOODGAME, BETHANY BOURDEAUX, CLAIRE INDIE NUNN, GABE SCOTT, CHRIS PHILLIPS, AARON SENSEMAN & MANY MORE...
Our Adoption Site: https://holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us
Hopeful Live Stream Event Date: August 17, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM,
~ Sponsored by Studiobuell, LLC & the We Heart Your Space Team
Hold on to your hats, folks; the Buells are adopting. Yes, you heard us right. Get ready; Garett and Carrie Buell have some exciting news to share! Drum roll, please. They will be adopting two girls from Brazil, inviting you to be a part of their heartwarming journey. To support this cause, the Buells are organizing a live-stream concert that promises an unforgettable experience of music, art, "the Word," good food, and much more. By participating in this event, you can make a real difference in someone's life. So, join us and prepare for an inspiring event you want to attend online!
Hold onto more than your hats because this will be a bumpy ride.
*** Date and times are subject to change. We are aiming to broadcast on August 17th. Promotions and tickets will be available for purchase in July, and again, the concert will be aired in August. Please stay tuned for updates.
Garett and I wanted to say "thank you" ------ we are deeply grateful for the support and generosity of everyone who has made a donation. I'm teary-eyed thinking about it. Your contributions mean the world to us, and we are filled with gratitude. We know that your monetary gifts are more; we feel the prayers and the encouragement that come with them. They each feel like they are a blast of strong HOPE!!! We are thrilled to share that our Dossier and Letter of Intent have been accepted by the Brazilian Government, and we are now moving forward to the State of TN. We are overjoyed at the prospect of welcoming two girls into our family, and we will continue to hold onto hope and faith as we navigate this process. We will not give up the fight because these girls won't give up either. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity.
An Exciting Twist in our Story: We are pursuing a Brazilian adoption.
"Each penny is a fighting penny." ~ Carrie
Well, folks, hold onto those hats. Garett and I have more exciting news to share with you, as if adoption is not exciting enough. We are adopting two lovely siblings (YES, TWO) from Brazil. We feel incredibly blessed and grateful to have the hope of them coming and assimilating into our lives, and we can't wait to shower our forever Brazilian children with immense love and welcome them here into a new and loving home. It will be exciting when they call Tennessee home and meet all our family and friends who cheered them on the whole way. COST BREAKDOWNS BELOW
OUR HEARTS
We've been working on the adoption process for a while now, and it often feels like an uphill battle. I know you have been waiting for an update for a long time. Those who have paved this road for us know how bumpy it can be. The other day, we had a conversation with our case worker that reminded us how much work we still must do. Despite feeling overwhelmed by the journey, we take it one step at a time. The final step is to travel to Brazil and live there while managing our business back home. That one part of it is in the future, but it alone seems daunting at times. An adoption journey is a mix of excitement and apprehension. We know it will be a challenging experience, but it also brings us great joy. Our prayer is it brings hope to so many who might be starting to dream of this, too. Regardless, we're determined to make it happen. We keep telling our family and dear friends we're in for the fight, but we're in for the thrill of every minute, too. I wish I could tell you the journey these children have already been on, how long they've waited, how hard they've fought to stay together, and the countless stories of their bravery. One day, we'll be able to share it all. But trust me when I say this: we know every moment will be worth it. Every gift you give is a fight for them to live a better life and for us to have a family. Each penny is a fighting penny. Each is a gift of pure love.
OUR JOURNEY
Garett and I have always led an unconventional life, which is just par for the course. Once we can finally share our whole story, it will be mind-blowing. International adoption can be challenging, but we're grateful for the kindness and support of those around us. We want to share the costs of this process and how any small donation can significantly impact us. MORE UPDATES ON OUR SITE: https://holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us/
OUR GRATITUDE:
We're filled with gratitude for the tremendous show of support we've received towards our adoption journey. Witnessing the impact that even the most minor contributions can have on our progress has been a humbling experience. We are incredibly thankful for the kindness and generosity of our friends, family, and strangers who have made this journey possible. Your encouragement and bravery have been our inspiration, and we look forward to sharing more of this new chapter of our lives with you as it unfolds. MORE UPDATES ON OUR SITE: https://holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us/
BREAKDOWN
Agency Fees: $23,000.00 - $33,000
Foreign Program Fees: $17,000.00 - $27,000.00
Third-Party Fees: $13,000 - $17,000
Travel Expenses: $23,000.00 - $33,000
Paying it forward: $1,000 +
(our stretch goal increased with two sisters)
LET’S RAISE THE HAT HIGH!! ~ MORE WAYS TO GIVE ON OUR SITE: https://holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us/
TICKETS HERE : TO OUR AUGUST/SEPTEMBER LIVE STREAM EVENT:
Agency Fees:
Application fee, Lifeline Children's Services Agency Fee, Orphan Care, Home Study, Administration, and Post‐Adoption Services.
Foreign Program Fees:
Representative, in‐country facilitation, and translation fees. These fees are paid to Lifeline but used for foreign program services.
Third-Party Fees:
Third-party fees are estimated, including expenses for home study, dossier, and required US governing bodies' fees.
Travel Expenses:
Travel expenses are estimated for two adults traveling with one adopted child. Expenses may vary based on the time of year, preferences, how long you stay in the country, the number of children, and other needs.
Paying it Forward:
Garett and I have always believed in paying it forward. As we are given, we will pay it forward and give too. We intend to give back through two non-profits: Compassion International, which is how we met in Ecuador, and Peace Gospel, which is led by our dear friend Kirby and has ties with both our respective bands. Within Peace Gospel, we concentrate on their She Has Hope initiative, which helps girls trapped in trafficking and much more. We have firsthand experience with both of these non-profits and support them because we know and believe in their impactful work! It is powerful!
MORE UPDATES ON OUR SITE: https://holdontoyourhatsfolks.minted.us/
xoxo,
Garett and Carrie Buell
