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.

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.

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!

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.