Hurry up and Wait!!

We are officially on the wait list! Our home study has been finalized and now the waiting begins. It's surreal to think that God has a child already picked out for us.

As many of y'all know Brayden was a preemie. Unexpectedly, My water broke at 32 weeks with him. I had him under general anesthesia. I remember being loopy and asking to sign the papers to have my tubes tied as i was whisked off to the OR. I never wanted to go through that experience again.

At that time, i didn't understand God's plan. Today, Brayden is perfectly healthy, but i know that if Brayden would have been a full term baby Micah and i would have had one more to round the numbers out. We would have never discussed adoption and would not be in the place we are today.

It reminds me of Isaiah 55:8. "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD.

Adoption Babysitting Fundraiser

We are so blessed to have supportive friends. We had 24 friends come out and support us for our babysitting fundraiser. We raised $1300. For 5 hours we decorated cupcakes, made suncatchers, played on a slip n slide, had water balloon fights, went swimming, and had hot dogs and snacks. All in all, we had a blast and so did the kids!!

Sweet Redemption

"My friends, adoption is redemption. It's costly, exhausting, expensive, and
outrageous. Buying back lives costs so much. When God set out to redeem us, it
killed Him." ---Derek Loux

Done with the Home Study

Yes, you read right! We have every thing done. There is NOTHING left to complete. Jesus simply amazes me. My prayer is for God to keep the door open or just slam it shut. We want to be in the center of His will.

Now we wait. Oh how i can't wait for the completed Home Study. Once we receive it, we can start applying to grants.

Chosen Marathon

Oh how i love to run! However, i haven't been doing much of it since our last race. :( Now i can mix my love for running with fundraising. Chosen marathon is Oct 27, 2012 in New Braunfels, TX. They are offering both the half and full marathon.

Chosen Marathon is having a little incentive this week. If we can get the most runners/walkers registered from 6/23-6/30 our team Running for Africa will receive $1000.00. But you MUST sign up under our team.

Please join our team!!! http://www.chosenmarathon.com/race/register/

And remember to sign up under the team: Running for Africa.

Our First Fundraiser

Initially, Micah and I were on the fence about fundraising. Should we or shouldn't we??? That was the million dollar question.

It's hard to admit to the entire world that you have a need. A $28,000 need. I am a giver. I can easily give money. God constantly stirs my heart for people with hurts, habits, or hang ups. Honest. To. Goodness--I want to save the world. However, i can not ask for money or easily share my needs. I know as believers we are called to share our burdens. It just doesn't come easily to me.

So i came up with an idea. Let's do a babysitting fundraiser. A VBS style fundraiser. Bring your kids on over for a fun filled evening of swimming, crafts, games, popcorn, & pizza. Cost: Donation to our adoption fund.

It's not exactly asking straight out for a donation, but it's admitting that we have a need. A small compromise.

FBI fingerprints--Done

Today in the midst of rain we packed the bambinos up and headed to Sarasota for our FBI fingerprinting. One more thing we can check off.

We are officially done with EVERYTHING on the home study list except for my medical form. I have a doctor's appt on Tues and hopefully we will be 100% done by the end of the week!