Friday, January 25, 2013

Amazed at God's provision today...

What an awesome God we serve!  We always talk about God providing, and knowing that He's in control, but actually being smack dab in the middle of it is amazing.  Today, we received work that we were awarded a grant for $2500!  Grants being awarded pre-home study is almost unheard of...we are so blessed!  I've said from the beginning that MY plan is to have the $5K ready to go by summer...with a doubt in the back of my head as to whether it would actually would happen.  Well, I have no doubt whatsoever now!  I really do have complete faith that God will continue to provide, that he will bless our fundraising efforts, and that we will be that much closer to bringing our daughter home!  Thank you, Father, for reminding me, once again, that you are the ultimate provider, and that provide for our every need.  I'm so humbled by you today.

The Jewelry is In!

EDITED JANUARY 29: We have sold out of the jewelry!  Praise God for his provision.  Be watching for our next shipment.

I received my shipment from Rebekah Blocher Designs today! I'm so excited...this jewelry is so cute. Just in time for Valentine's Day! Each piece is $24. Please add $3 if you are not local, and I need to ship to you. I only have one of each piece, so let me know exactly which one you want. First come, first served!


 

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Tupperware Fundraiser

Our Tupperware fundraiser is going on now!  Online ordering is now available.  Follow this link to order online.  Thanks for supporting our adoption!

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

...Depraved

Eric Ludy: Depraved Indifference.....wow.  This pretty much sums up God's calling on our life for adoption.  He chose US to help one of His children.  What a privilege, what an honor, what an amazing God we serve.  And,  yes, how scary!  It's not always (or EVER!) easy to follow God when we don't know the full plan, but how can we say "no", or even say "not yet", to our GOD?  I've come to learn that adoption not just about a child, or about parents.  Adoption is about God, his heart for the fatherless.  It's about God's redemption of each one of us, through the perfect sacrifice of His son.  Adoption is also not FOR children, or FOR parents.  Adoption is FOR EVERYONE!  God calls each one of us to "take up the cause of the fatherless" (Isaiah 1:17).  God may not be asking you to adopt, or be a foster parent, but he may be asking you to help someone else overcome the immence obstacles of adoption.  At the very least, He is asking you to pray.  Pray for the fatherless.  Pray for adoptive families.  Pray that He will show you exactly how you are to be involved in the "cause of the fatherless". 
 

Thursday, January 3, 2013

As I'm celebrating my birthday today, I'm listening to the kids play outside (and argue, and whine...who are we kidding?!?).  I'm wondering how many more birthdays I'll celebrate with my family of 6.  I'm so anxious to get the ball rolling, and get everything in process, so that we'll be a family of 7.  Yet I know that God's timing is perfect.  Jeremiah 29:11 tells us "For I know the plans I have for you...".  I know that everything is in His perfect timing, according to His perfect will, but it doesn't make the waiting any easier!  Today, the only gift I ask for is your prayers.  Prayers for us, as we save, fundraise, and prepare for the adoption.  And most especially, prayers for our daughter...that she will be protected, loved, and cared for today, and everyday.  Pray that she will be provided for, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  Pray that whoever is caring for her today will teach her about the love of Jesus.  Thank you for your prayers, especially, and for your love for our family!