Beard Of The Week | Ryan Jarrell

Happy Wednesday, ya'll!

It is our joy to introduce you to this week's Beard Of The Week.... Ryan Jarrell!

We know Ryan because we have worked with him for the past couple of years. He came on staff in 2010 as a Graphic Designer for The Village Church Communications Department and his mad design skills are what led him to our team in the first place! We first started talking with Ryan about ABFAB back in May. We were looking for someone to deign a logo for us and he gladly accepted the challenge.... and did a fantastic job at that! We absolutely loved his work and were excited to use it to brand our fundraiser. See for yourself.... Mad skills, we tell ya!

Following those conversations, Ryan decided to come on board as a Grower and we couldn't have been more excited. He always sports a beard anyway and he was happy to put it to good use... as were we! Ryan is awesome and so is his beard. Show him some love by sponsoring him or making a one time donation on his behalf. His beard won't disappoint, ya'll. I promise.

Additionally, please consider buying one of our t-shirts! Shirts are $20 ($25 for shipping) and proceeds will go towards our adoption fees. Not only is this a way to brag on Ryan and show off his work, but it's also a great way to advertise and help spread the word about our fundraiser (and adoption in general). They're soft and comfy and will make your heart happy. Do it!

Until next time,
The Hofs

Adoption is beautiful

Beard Grower, Jesse McKee, sent us this video several months ago when we first decided to pursue international adoption. We often think about the Dennehys and how we too hope our family will one day look like a United Nations meeting! There are so many beautiful quotes that can be taken from this video, but you would be best served to watch it yourself. It might just be the best 6.5 minutes of your day. Oh yea, and grab the Kleenex because you just might tear up. Or bawl your eyes out...whatever.




Love,
The Hofs

Beard Of The Week | Philip Hatter

It's Beard Of The Week day and this week's BOTW is Philip Hatter!

 

DJ and I do not know Philip personally, but have been so blessed by his participation in our Beard-A-Thon. He was one of the ten Stranger Beards who signed up after hearing about us on Bearded Gospel Men, but despite never meeting him, he is no longer a stranger. He is a faithful brother in Christ who is helping us bring our baby home. I love this picture of Philip because it captures his awesome beard and shows what I can only imagine to be an awesome personality. We love Philip and so should you!

Philip lives in Roanoke, VA with his wife and two boys (with a third on the way!). He is the founder and director of Thistledown Puppets, a family friendly puppet company. While he does like to perform, he now mostly builds puppets for companies and performers around the world. Guys, his puppets are amazing... go check out his work now! You will not be disappointed. 

Philip has a really great beard and has been so eager to grow for us. He is a fan of both manly facial hair and adoption, which he describes as "one of the most powerful pictures of the gospel in the world today". While he and his wife have not ruled out adoption themselves, in the meantime, he wanted to play a small role in making it a reality for someone else. And that someone else is us! Believe me, this is no small thing and we are beyond grateful for the role he is playing in our adoption journey.

Philip still needs sponsors, so log on today and show him some love! Not only will your sponsorship go towards bringing our child home, but it will help Philip as he competes for our July incentive: beard tonic from Austin Street Apothecary. It's a win-win situation so sponsor Philip and vote for his beard today!

With love,

the hofmanns