Halloween happened...with Spyros (Beckett), Luke Skywalker (John Scott), and Strawberry Shortcake (Cathryn)
We lived through a "small" renovation that turned major...we started the first of Sept. and finished the end of Jan. We are loving our new space!
We had a wonderful Christmas spent with family and friends.
On the adoption front, we have had a really hard 6 months. We have experienced some heartbreak, disappointment, and doubt, but through the "hard" we have been able to see God's face more clearly. We have experienced Him more personally and truly know more about His character.
We know that in all things God has a plan and a purpose. We must be obedient to follow Him.
In following Him, sometimes we must make hard, "scary" decisions.
Brian and I had been begging God to reveal to us His plan for our family. After lots of prayer, conversations with several professionals, and some research, we changed programs. We are now in the China Special Needs Program with Holt International (we are using the same agency). It was a hard, "scary" decision, but we are at peace knowing that we are following God. God has changed our hearts, and I know in this wait, He is preparing us for His will.
I love the song by Jeremy Camp...."I Will Walk by Faith"
Especially the chorus:
"Well I will walk by faith
Even when I cannot see
Well because this broken road
Prepares Your will for me."
I'm not sure about a "timeline". Every time I try to figure out when we should get a referral, God gently reminders me that He is in control of the timeline, and His timing is always perfect! We are currently working on our dossier and updating all of our expired paperwork.
Please continue to pray for us on this journey!
Here are a few pictures from the last 6 months......
John Scott playing at Pops and JoJos
Beckett has joined the family of God. The angels are rejoicing!!
Cathryn growing up with brothers!
A trip to the American Girl store
We had fun playing in the snow!
Santa came to visit
A fun day at the Zoo
"And we know that in ALL things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."
Romans 8:28
