Oh, yeah!!!
It's amazing to me how fast life gets in the way of things we are passionate about!!! Just about everyday for the last month I have thought to myself, "I need to blog an update on where we are at with our adoption", but then it's time to cook dinner or go to work or you know....sleep!!!!!
But I'm back! And so very excited to share some updates with you!!! Nothing major but something is better than nothing!!!!
First off, we had a meeting at our adoption agency on January 30th.
Robert and I fell in love with them! We really felt God's presence in that place and felt such a peace about our decision to choose them as the agency for us!
We got a lot of good information to help us move along on our journey. And also some very encouraging information!
After the meeting, we went about 5 minutes down the road and picked up our baby crib.
YES THAT'S WHAT I SAID!!!!!! A BABY CRIB!!!!!!!!!!
And a changing table to match it!
Mom and I went to a huge consignment sale a couple weeks ago at the merchandise mart and picked up a couple things there including a baby swing, a baby bath tub, some onesies in case of immediate baby pick up and some safety things to get us ready for our home study!
If you want to mess with your husband one day, put a safety door knob cover on the door most used and watch him go! Pure entertainment!!!
My sister picked these up at a consignment store. So sweet!
Don't read into the boy clothes too much! If any of you know my mother, and also the fact that I have 2 beautiful nieces, you will totally get why we didn't buy any girl stuff!
The last couple of weeks, we have been working on our preliminary application. Don't assume that the "preliminary" part of that means only a couple questions.
Have mercy.
It seemed endless.
But I am so excited and relieved to report that we completed and submitted it today!!! We mailed the part that needed to be mailed and it is on it's way!!!
So that's it!!!! Back to waiting! Please pray that our application is approved and that our home study is scheduled soon so we can continue on! I am working on a website that will allow people to donate money to our adoption fund if they feel so led. I will post it as soon as I get it up and running! If you can't give, that's ok! Just sharing it will be great!!!!
God continues to be faithful in so many ways that I can't even start to tell you.
He is good.
We are thankful.
I do have to admit we did buy 1 really cute girl outfit! However, somehow it didn't end up in our bag! :( It was a BIG consignment sale and I was able to contact someone and ask them if this particular dress was found. It wasn't, but they were so sweet to check!
ReplyDeleteI pray that your application is approved and God blesses you with a sweet little baby. I pray for God to give you the desires of your heart! Love to you all! Angel
ReplyDeleteI know you will go through a ton of emotions throughout this process, but always ALWAYS remember God is faithful. So excited for you both, as well as your whole family. -Donna Rodgers
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