Hi everyone,
Thanks for the comments.
I'm more trying to get some ideas into my wife's view. Unfortunately we have not had a lot of time to discuss this as she's working her theater job (2nd job) from 6pm-11:30pm. So for the next month or so, we won't see much of each other.
My wife and I, while spiritual, aren't subscribing to any religion, and we both feel a bit awkward about simply approaching neighborhood churches/temples/etc. and asking for help. So that avenue is out.
I've recently been mucking about with 3D art and was thinking of having some notecards or some such thing printed up and selling them. I can have them printed for about $4.00 a pack, and was hoping to sell them for between $8-10. That's just one idea.
I think my wife is less comfortable with approaching people and asking them to buy stuff from us *specifically* to support our adoption. She's not one to want to add pressure to friends or family who may not have a lot of cash to contribute. Neither am I, but then, I'm perfectly fine if a friend or family member lets us know that they can't afford to buy something, or simply choose not to respond to an email or letter.
It's still a bit frustrating for us, as we're mostly waiting to start waiting. We don't want to sign up with our agency, or begin the home study (which is good for 12 months) until we're sure we'll be able to get the funds to complete our adoption. So our goal is to raise $10k before we begin the whole process.
Best of luck to everyone,
Ben