February Update

We have had a lot of people ask about our adoption recently - things have been relatively quiet on "the outside" so people start to wonder.  We are moving right along!

As an approved family through Bethany we are waiting to receive our completed home study document.  This is a large, 14 page study about our family: finances, relationship, safety, etc.  Once we receive the home study from our social worker, we are sending in applications for 3 different adoption grants.  Our hope is to receive some substantial grant monies to help with the remaining $15,000 we need to actually finalize the adoption ($5000 for the waiting list, $10,000 at placement).

Our birthparent letter is finally done!  It was tricky to put into words the deep emotions we feel, but the Lord was gracious is helping us to be clear and heart felt.  Our social worker is looking over our letter and will let us know about any renovations she might recommend.  I am still sorting through photos to use for our "profile" (similar to a scrapbook about our family).   My hope is to print these out and have a "scrapbooking assembly line" during the next few weeks!

Everytime we walk by the bassinet in our bedroom we are reminded of God's goodness.  He has placed this burden for a new little one on our hearts and we know He is faithful!  We have been meditating on the promise of Psalm 16:8:  "I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."  Our prayer is to align our will with God's!  We know that His plan AND timing are best!!

Thank you for your prayers.  We are deeply grateful for your encouragement and support!