Someone needs to make a rap song about how hard it is to adopt! Geez! Big Brother is in all our business...not that we have anything to hide, but we have to get fingerprinted, an FBI background check, all our finances...I spent 4 hours today making a list of the last 11 places I lived, and dates! We had a full medical eval for all 5 of us...LOL...the only thing they don't have is a Pysch eval. Go figure!
Anyway, we are closing in on the date and buried in paperwork but God has blessed us SO much! We have raised $1200.00 more and have about $600.00 left! We will mail all our paperwork by the 13th so if you have it on your heart to help we would be so blessed by it!
Be sure to check out the website http://www.worthyoftheprize.com/ and order an adoption band. If you select us 1/2 the proceeds come to the adoption fund.
14 days and counting.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Worthy of the Prize Has Added Us!
Hi guys! The coolest website has added our family as an adoption family. Go check us out.
http://worthyoftheprize.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-family.html
You can order and adoption band and 1/2 the proceeds go directly to the family you choose.
http://www.worthyoftheprizeshop.com/product/chosen-child-adoption-band
http://worthyoftheprize.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-family.html
You can order and adoption band and 1/2 the proceeds go directly to the family you choose.
http://www.worthyoftheprizeshop.com/product/chosen-child-adoption-band
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
No Bunko but God is still so faithful!
Walking by faith can be such a challenge, but where we fail in our humanness and 'works-based' actions and mindsets, HE never does. God is always faithful!
Last week we had to cancel the Bunko fundraiser our friends were having because we just didn't have enough people able to join us. I will admit this made me fret a bit as we are still far from $5000.00 by November 17th.
Then He steps in and I get an email from a missionary family we support in Dubai. They wanted to love on and support us and invest in our newest family member. I can not tell you how humbling it was, how amazing His favor and how loved we feel to have this family, a family that lives entirely off other's supporting their ministry, invest in our babies future.
This same week we received additional support from a family member as well. We are blessed!
I cannot - but He can!
So, that brings us to $1470.00 raised. Thank you all for your prayers and support...we will keep praying for the rest to come by the 17th.
A girl can hope can't she?
Last week we had to cancel the Bunko fundraiser our friends were having because we just didn't have enough people able to join us. I will admit this made me fret a bit as we are still far from $5000.00 by November 17th.
Then He steps in and I get an email from a missionary family we support in Dubai. They wanted to love on and support us and invest in our newest family member. I can not tell you how humbling it was, how amazing His favor and how loved we feel to have this family, a family that lives entirely off other's supporting their ministry, invest in our babies future.
This same week we received additional support from a family member as well. We are blessed!
I cannot - but He can!
So, that brings us to $1470.00 raised. Thank you all for your prayers and support...we will keep praying for the rest to come by the 17th.
A girl can hope can't she?
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
The Paper Chase
I'm not sure how most other families move from 'thinking' about adoption to 'adopting'. For us it has been (or felt) like a whirlwind. It is an amazingly long process...I already have a 5 pocket spiral as well as a FULL 3 inch binder! Some days just the paperwork is very overwhelming, and some days, all I can think about is every hour that goes by where I am not 'working' in some way keeps him from being home.
That's why things like blue yarn make me cry.
As I look around and see all that needs to be done to the house before we can pass our homestudy and work to raise the money to even have the social worker here and think about 'when' our house will sale - well, it's hard not to feel tiny.
But tiny is good when next to, say, a mountain. Isiah 2:3 "And many people will go and say, Come, let us go to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob. And He will teach of of His ways and we will walk in His paths."
Makes me think of Veggie Tales, where the peas are singing "keep walking, cause you won't knock down that wall, keep walking, cause it isn't going to fall". Well, silly peas...we will keep walking and I just like Joshua we WILL see Gods glory!
That's why things like blue yarn make me cry.
As I look around and see all that needs to be done to the house before we can pass our homestudy and work to raise the money to even have the social worker here and think about 'when' our house will sale - well, it's hard not to feel tiny.
But tiny is good when next to, say, a mountain. Isiah 2:3 "And many people will go and say, Come, let us go to the mountain of Jehovah, to the house of the God of Jacob. And He will teach of of His ways and we will walk in His paths."
Makes me think of Veggie Tales, where the peas are singing "keep walking, cause you won't knock down that wall, keep walking, cause it isn't going to fall". Well, silly peas...we will keep walking and I just like Joshua we WILL see Gods glory!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Our Father's House
Well we finally made it! We closed last Tuesday on our new home and have been working non-stop to get it in a condition we can live it. We managed to get the entire upstairs painted, cleaned and carpeted as well as air conditioning in 3 days! It was tough but we had some great friends who helped.
Next was moving and because the kids were dying to get into their new schools, we moved in one Sunday (actually half a day). Despite having no air downstairs, no fridge and no floor. It's and adventure and we are just so blessed to be here.
Not to say it has not been difficult. We have encountered plenty of snafu's. The spa leaked all it;s water, missed the bus the first day of school and had a flat tire on the car, leaky pipes in the new house and more leaky pipes, sick doggie (she is better now) and a few more just to make it all fun. BUT, we trust the Lord in all of this and we trust where He has and will continue to give Him glory even in the trials.
What's next? Well now that we have a house, we will focus on raising the remainder of the funds to submit for our homestudy. Because we have not sold out old house we have to raise this money as there is no option for a loan. So, we are having a garage/moving/renovation sale Oct. 9th and 10th if need be.
If you have anything to give away, or need anything contact me. If you would like to buy some coffee to help raise funds click at the top and if you just feel like donating click the chip-in button.
Hopefully soon we can have some shirts and hats for sale. Please continue to pray for God's favor and for protection for our son that we have not met yet.
Next was moving and because the kids were dying to get into their new schools, we moved in one Sunday (actually half a day). Despite having no air downstairs, no fridge and no floor. It's and adventure and we are just so blessed to be here.
Not to say it has not been difficult. We have encountered plenty of snafu's. The spa leaked all it;s water, missed the bus the first day of school and had a flat tire on the car, leaky pipes in the new house and more leaky pipes, sick doggie (she is better now) and a few more just to make it all fun. BUT, we trust the Lord in all of this and we trust where He has and will continue to give Him glory even in the trials.
What's next? Well now that we have a house, we will focus on raising the remainder of the funds to submit for our homestudy. Because we have not sold out old house we have to raise this money as there is no option for a loan. So, we are having a garage/moving/renovation sale Oct. 9th and 10th if need be.
If you have anything to give away, or need anything contact me. If you would like to buy some coffee to help raise funds click at the top and if you just feel like donating click the chip-in button.
Hopefully soon we can have some shirts and hats for sale. Please continue to pray for God's favor and for protection for our son that we have not met yet.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Daddy's Girl
It's been a while since we have posted. Partially because we have been busier then normal and partially because there has not been much movement on the adoption.
First, the busy part. In all this change the good Lord has brought us the oppurtunity to purchase a foreclosed house and property, 5 acres!
We were not looking to move at this point (just looking for the fun if it) but this house really spoke to us. From the beginning we have prayed "Lord, whatever your will is...you pave the way". And BOY has He! From pre-approval, to an incredible interest rate and loan, to almost backing out and then having them accept our offer. The list goes on and on and we are just walking by faith!
Second, the adoption. We were waiting on passports (which came in no time) and waiting on all of us to get our medical/physical, letters and shots, all taken care of. Brittney went today so that's the last of them. We are now ready to submit our agency fee and request for a Home Study. The only hitch is we have to have the $6000.00 to do so. So far we are at $2315.00.
But I am not worried. Last night we recieved a call from a friend who informed us that a single woman in our church was led by the spirit to give to a couple adopting and he thought of us. We have not talked with this special lady yet and don't know an amount but it is just proof to me that MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL MY NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE! For those who wonder if this is His will for our lives - I pray you see the divine hand of God and His complete sufficiency in our family. We are trusting Him to provide the resources to bring home a child who needs a momma, daddy and brothers and sisters.
We are s favored by God (you are too and may not realize it) and I can tell you I LOVE being a Daddy's girl.
Please pray with us that our house sells quickly and that our closing on the new house goes smoothly. The sooner we move the faster we can schedule our Home Study and have access to our boy. Please pray with us for the financial help we need raising money for this adoption.
If you feel led you can help by buying coffee (see link above), donating items for a garage sale, or just donating cash. We hope to have T-shirts and hats for sale soon!
Thank you all for joining us on a huge adventure.
First, the busy part. In all this change the good Lord has brought us the oppurtunity to purchase a foreclosed house and property, 5 acres!
We were not looking to move at this point (just looking for the fun if it) but this house really spoke to us. From the beginning we have prayed "Lord, whatever your will is...you pave the way". And BOY has He! From pre-approval, to an incredible interest rate and loan, to almost backing out and then having them accept our offer. The list goes on and on and we are just walking by faith!
Second, the adoption. We were waiting on passports (which came in no time) and waiting on all of us to get our medical/physical, letters and shots, all taken care of. Brittney went today so that's the last of them. We are now ready to submit our agency fee and request for a Home Study. The only hitch is we have to have the $6000.00 to do so. So far we are at $2315.00.
But I am not worried. Last night we recieved a call from a friend who informed us that a single woman in our church was led by the spirit to give to a couple adopting and he thought of us. We have not talked with this special lady yet and don't know an amount but it is just proof to me that MY GOD SHALL SUPPLY ALL MY NEEDS ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE! For those who wonder if this is His will for our lives - I pray you see the divine hand of God and His complete sufficiency in our family. We are trusting Him to provide the resources to bring home a child who needs a momma, daddy and brothers and sisters.
We are s favored by God (you are too and may not realize it) and I can tell you I LOVE being a Daddy's girl.
Please pray with us that our house sells quickly and that our closing on the new house goes smoothly. The sooner we move the faster we can schedule our Home Study and have access to our boy. Please pray with us for the financial help we need raising money for this adoption.
If you feel led you can help by buying coffee (see link above), donating items for a garage sale, or just donating cash. We hope to have T-shirts and hats for sale soon!
Thank you all for joining us on a huge adventure.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Reference Letters
It's amazing anyone actually manages to adopt. We have so much paper work I had to move my stuff from a folder to a 2 inch binder!
I did get my references requests sent out today and tomorrow we will head to the county clerk to get our passports.
It's all hurry up and wait, hurry up and wait, but I know when we have him home it will all be worth it.
Anyway, a friend asked recently if we had thought about any names...I like Seth. what do you think.
I also managed to get our first fundraiser up and running. Click the link above to check it out and help us bring baby boy home.
I did get my references requests sent out today and tomorrow we will head to the county clerk to get our passports.
It's all hurry up and wait, hurry up and wait, but I know when we have him home it will all be worth it.
Anyway, a friend asked recently if we had thought about any names...I like Seth. what do you think.
I also managed to get our first fundraiser up and running. Click the link above to check it out and help us bring baby boy home.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Case Worker
What a day! Rob and I did Day 1 of our 1/2 Marathon training to raise fund for our boy. Also, we have been pre-approved with Gladney and assigned a case worker, Arpil.
Now come the fun part, filling out, notarizing and sending back the application!
Now come the fun part, filling out, notarizing and sending back the application!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Sharing the Good News!
So today was the big day. The first time we have 'publicly' announced we are planning to adopt.
It was also a big day for us as we had our China Orientation meeting with Gladney and will submit our application tomorrow.
To say I am overwhelmed would be a vast understatement. Today, 20 -24 months seems like an eternity and I just want our son home now.
It was also a big day for us as we had our China Orientation meeting with Gladney and will submit our application tomorrow.
To say I am overwhelmed would be a vast understatement. Today, 20 -24 months seems like an eternity and I just want our son home now.
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