#6

We have officially moved to #6 on the wait list!!!! SO EXCITED!!! 

Thailand Flooding

I haven't had the chance to update my blog and talk about the flooding in Thailand.  Holt is keeping us updated on the status of the foster family's and foster children. Over 70 family's and children have been affected.  They are either living on the second floor of their homes or have had to leave due to the flooding.  My heart is broken for the families that were supposed to travel and have their precious babies home for Christmas.  From what I've read those fami have waited so long already because of delays due to the Homeland Tour.  I pray for God to give them peace and patience.  I know how hard it is already for us to wait and be patient, I can't even imagine how it feels to be so close just to be delayed again. :(

We received a new update today and HSF says they are still planning on sending out December referrals!!!  That makes us so happy!  We were worried that everything would be delayed because of the flooding.  We would appreciate prayers for the people of Thailand, the families who have been delayed, and for us.

Isaac's Big Weekend!!

Isaac's first morning of youth season...not very exciting...

The second morning...MUCH more exciting!!!

#13

 

We are currently number 13 on the wait list. We were hoping to move a few more places than 3 but we are glad to make progress no matter how small it is.  I know God has a plan and we just need to be patient and know that he is taking care of everything.  We feel blessed to be this far into the process.

So very thankful...

As I was getting ready this morning I realized that I haven't thought about "getting pregnant" in months.  Getting pregnant was a part of my daily thoughts for years. I thought about it when I got up and before I went to bed and a million times in between.  I know our adoption process still has a long way to go but I feel so settled.  I know adoption requires patience, and there will be times that I run short on it, but at least I know that it will eventually happen.  When you try month after month to get pregnant there is no assurance that it will ever happen. 
I always worry about making the right decisions in my life and I want to do what's best for my family.  Every once in awhile I wonder if adoption is really the right thing for us.  God reassures me every time.  Perfect example is the other day my nephew Kolten spent the night with Isaac.  While they were eating breakfast they were talking about Kolten's little sister Lily.  I heard Isaac say "I'm Lily's uncle"  and I said "no, she's your cousin".  He turned to Kolten and said "dang it, I want to be an uncle......oh, I know! When my Thailand sister has a baby then I will be an uncle!"  I grinned to myself and felt a warmness spread through my heart and I felt God's voice say to me "when Isaac's Thailand sister gets here your family will be complete and it IS the path that I want you to take"  Without adoption Isaac would never have the opportunity to be an uncle when  he's older and to know the joy that having nieces and nephews bring.  So, today I am so very thankful for God leading us down the path of adoption and that one day Isaac could be an uncle!  :)

Garage Sale

The First morning of our garage sale

Aunt Debbie, mom, niece Lily Jo, and sister in-law Kayla

Step dad Bobby and Lily Jo

Aunt Debbie and mom working hard!

Had to take a picture of this...the boys are actually folding clothes!

Lulu wanted to help...

Isaac and Lulu were both worn out...

Isaac and nephew Kolten napping...

Jason and my brother Matt

We would like to thank everyone who donated items for our garage sale, it was a great success! We raised $1,346.96!!!!  Call it pride or independence but Jason and I don't often ask for help.  We are more comfortable being the ones to help others so it felt a bit awkward to ask people to donate items for our sale.  It was such a blessing and humbling experience to see the amount of people who cared enough for us and what we are doing to donate their stuff.  Jason told me when we started the process of adopting that we would be surprised who would feel led to help us out and so far he was right.  The people that I least expected donated items or just handed us a check.  We will be forever grateful for everyone's generosity.

Officially Waiting!

June 30, 2011 we were officially added to the wait list!   I know that I had no control over where we were on the list but I told Jason I would be good with number 17 or less.  God knew what I could handle!  We are currently number 16!!!!   Friday, July 1 our dossier was en route to Thailand!  We are so excited!  Now the waiting begins...