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Almost a Year in the Process

Next month marks a year since we signed up with the adoption agency. Our dossier has been in Ethiopia since September. In many ways I feel further away from her then when we started. I remember the weeks of intense prayer and excitement as we decided on beginning the process. From morning until night that’s what consumed our thoughts. I would even wake up in the middle of the night to pray about it. God answered our prayers with several confirmations and led us to Ethiopia. It still consumes our thoughts but in a less urgent kind of a way. (most of the time) I know she will come home to us in God’s perfect timing. Now that we are getting closer we are beginning to organize our fund raising efforts, especially in lieu of the newly added second trip. It seems like with each holiday that passes I find myself looking to the next and hoping she’ll be with us then. So the next one is Halloween. Come home to us sweet JJ so we can dress you up and your brothers and sister can show you off around the neighborhood. We look forward to you completing our family.

Our Trip Becomes Two

The Ethiopian government has officially changed the requirements so it looks like we'll be heading their twice. Not what we wanted but we knew all along that we're not in control and there would be many ups and downs. Next month marks a year since we started officially with our agency. Our dossier has been in Ethiopia since September and we hope and pray for a referral any day now. The kids are all eagerly waiting too. They pray for her and talk about her everyday. We just recently celebrated Dason and Ky's birthday, along with Easter. Good times and a reminder to not want to speed anything up but just to enjoy every moment with our family. Brett is a lot more patient than me (shocker I know) throughout this whole process. I love his excitement to meet his new daughter too and can't wait to go over their together. What an amazing journey that will be! Perhaps if you're reading this you may be thinking that maybe God has adoption in your plans as well. Just pray about it and see what happens. Watching God work is one of the most inspiring, amazing things that we can do on this earth. I long to hold our baby girl but I know God will be holding her until we get there and I know He'll keep her safe. Thanks for your prayers!