Asides

But It IS News!

 

OK, ok, yes, we have moved a lot.

But this really, really is news. 

We’re going big this time!

I know, we’ve worn out our welcome, used up our chances, tipped over the scales, cried wolf once too often, exhausted our credit, and pulled the cloth back on the man behind the curtain one too many times.

But this time, it really, really, really is news.

“But haven’t you moved like 8 times in the last 7 years?”

Wow, yes, thank you for keeping track. Truly, I’m impressed.

“Haven’t you AVERAGED moving 3 out of every 4 years in the 22 you’ve been married?”

Well…something like that. It was that at one point. The average may have gone up a little bit.

“Is that probably because you moved 4 times in 2016 alone??”

Yes, yes, it probably is. Yes we did.

“And you expect us to believe that THIS move is now somehow newsworthy?”

Yes. Yes, we do.

“WHY?!?”

 

And that, my friends, is what we will attempt to answer next.

ANNOUNCEMENT!

“Hear ye! Hear ye! Gather ‘round and be silent! Hear ye this announcement of towering import!”

[Crowd falls silent and gathers round the herald.]

 

“The Johnson Family.

Is. 

Moving!”

 

[Murmuring from crowd.]

[Pigeons flutter.]

[A tomato flies from somewhere in the back.]

“Boo! I thought you said this was NEWS!” 

 

End of play.

[Scattered applause.]

Adoption Finances Update

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Some have asked.

So here’s a pie chart of where the money has come from for this, our third adoption.

Mainly, we want to say “Thank You!” to everyone who has helped us so much so far.

Secondly, we are also happy to let everyone know that you can still participate! Yes, Everett is home, but not yet all the bills have been paid!

If you would find joy in participating in Everett’s adoption financially, here are the details:

Checks should be payable to “Lifesong for Orphans” and the memo must say “Johnson #5459.” Please mail to Lifesong for Orphans, PO Box 40, Gridley, IL 61744.

Lifesong has been blessed with a partner that underwrites all U.S. administrative and fundraising costs (TMG Foundation and other partners). That means 100% of your donation will go directly to the adoption.

OR, to pay online: go to www.lifesongfororphans.org/give/donate. Select “Give to an Adoptive Family.” Complete the online form and fill in “Family Account Number” and “Family Name” fields with “5459” and “Johnson.”

Notes: PayPal charges an administrative fee (2.9% + $.30 USD per transaction). Your donation will be decreased by the amount of this fee. In following IRS guidelines, your donation is to the named non-profit organization. This organization retains full discretion over its use, but intends to honor the donor’s suggested use. Individual donations $50 or more and yearly donations totaling $250 or more will receive a tax-deductible receipt. Receipts for donations under $50 will gladly be sent upon request. Lifesong is a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization.

If, on the other hand, you do not need a tax-deductible receipt, adoption contributions can also be mailed directly to: Dann Johnson, 4542 Lincoln Ave., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Happy Spring, all!