Anybody who knows anything about adoption will tell you that it’s a journey with lots of ups and downs, that it isn’t for the faint of heart. Being in the middle of it, I will confirm that it’s true. There are days when I’m busy doing paperwork or busy in the many other areas of life, and I’m satisfied with the pace of our adoption. And then there are days when I get sad and impatient. A longing rises up in me, and I get more emotional than usual. Well, today is just one of those days. I’m excited about where we are in the process. We had an orientation call with our placing agency yesterday, and Monday we’ll send in a large amount of money (and paperwork) to get the packet we need to get everything ready for our dossier. Our case worker, Lisa, is almost done writing up our home study, so we’re definitely chugging along. I guess I’m just kind of nervous about sending in the money. I want to send it in, but once we do, we’re back to pretty much nothing in our adoption fund. I know that’s to be expected, but to be honest, it makes me a little nervous. I’ve been praying a lot today, knowing that God loves us and loves orphans, knowing that He will make a way. I just get antsy and forget to rest in the reassurance that He’s always provided for us, that He’s faithful. So, we have to get some papers notarized on Monday, and then we’ll have them and the check in the mail to AGCI. I am SO thankful for the benefit concert and the money that was raised just a week ago! Without it, we would not be able to move forward yet. We’d have to wait, and that would make me really sad. So, again I want to say THANK YOU to those who came to the benefit, to those who have purchased t-shirts, to those who have given money through the Paypal button here on the blog, to those who have stood with us and prayed. We are so grateful for you. Thanks for listening to me think (ramble) out loud tonight. I think it’s just one of those days . . . and this sweet video got the best of me earlier this morning. I’m so excited for this family and can’t wait to put together a video like this one day!
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