Big Changes

How is it that two major life changes are coming at the same time?
The first is the adoption process. We are done with our homestudy and I am an hour's work away from finishing our Lifebook. By the time we leave for Jordan on Friday, it will be ordered and on the way to the adoption agency to be shown to birthmoms. It's so crazy that we are here and waiting. We are so excited!
The second big change is my parents are now in Virginia. They spend the last week with us and it was a wonderful time of hanging out and getting lots and lots of errands accomplished. I have to admit that I didn't expect to be as sad as I am. We will be going to visit them for Thanksgiving and we are so excited. So this goodbye was not the big one, but it still felt wierd to get back to my house and realize that they are gone. It's a little sad to walk by that baby room knowing my mom & dad probably won't get to see it again for at least a couple of years.
I spent some time focusing on the Lord and His promises. I recognize that only by His grace are we able to do what He has called us to do. I am so greatful for a family that hears His voice and follows Him to the ends of the earth. I love His promises that this is not our home and some day we will all be together. Until then, He is the One who sustains us.

Making Progress

A quick update: we are almost done with our homestudy! Our fingerprints/background checks came in and our insurance cleared up. By the time we get back from Jordan on the 30th of October, we'll be in waiting mode. Not waiting for any paperwork or any hurdle to cross...waiting for someone to pick us!!

Waiting and Waiting

Sometimes it feels like that's all we do! Adoption is a long process! We are currently waiting for our fingerprints to be processed and for our insurance to send us their letter stating that they will cover an adopted baby at birth. Ugh!

I know that this is part of the deal, but we are so ready to be parents! Hopefully it won't be too much longer. In the meantime, we're trying to make the most of what God has given us...time! We're both busy. Blake's doing prison ministry and I'm working hard in my role with the Abolitionist Society. God is really developing these ministries into passions in our hearts. We are looking forward to seeing what He can do with us!