Ok, so we aren't sure which airline we are flying yet, but we have started, as of this weekend, to reach our goal of 50 lbs of powdered infant formula to max out the checked luggage limit and carry with us . We are praying that with the help of friends and family, that we will be able to bring at least this much formula with us and additional monetary donations so we are able to purchase rice and beans for the orphanage. The pictures from this orphanage, which our K was at until she was moved to foster care, are heartbreaking. Kids as old as 2 are unable to walk due to malnutrition, and babies recieve formula only once a day due to the inability of the orphanage to purchase the formula locally at a cost of about $25 a can .We are gathering items, as well, for a garage sale the 30th of April and 1st of May and bake sale, all proceeds will go to help the children . Send us an e-mail at cknbus@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping out with a financial donation!
100% of donations will go directly to help these children.
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Hi Jodie! Oh, I'm so excited for you and I know the time is coming close for your girl to come home.
On the formula... depending on your airline, you may be able to take a 2nd checked bag (at an additional 50 pounds) for free. I wasn't charged for mine. Although, this was a pain... one bag was 48 pounds and the other was 53 - they wouldn't budge on the weight limit. I had to pull out one can and carry it in my (already stuffed) carry on bag.
Good luck to you! :)
Does this mean you got your USCIS approval? I'm hoping it does!!
Ethiopian Airlines flies to DRC out of Wash. Dulles.
-Kev
No approval yet, just wishful thinking.
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