September 2010

September 1, 2010


We often find ourselves daydreaming about what life will be like with a child around here. We are excited about someday meeting our little one and how life will change. People keep asking us if we are getting antsy through this process, but truthfully we are both very content and it continues to be evident to us that God has already equiped us for each step as it approaches. For now we are cherishing the last few months we will have as a married couple with no kids.  At the same time we are looking forward to the addition to our family and the new chapter in life.



Sept 4, 2010

We were at the farm today visiting with a lot of family for homecoming at Oakwood. We were able to talk with Hite and Anita about their son Meade and daughter in law Amy adopting a child from Guatemala. They shared a lot about their experience. We were glad to have the opportunity to talk about the adoption with them and they gave us a contact of Amy’s sister who adopted from Ethiopia a year ago. We went home and looked up their blog. What a blessing to read their story! I love to read blogs and be encouraged by others stories!

We spent a lot of time today with my family in Cartersville. Most of them had received our email, but we had not had the opportunity to talk with anyone about the adoption face to face. It was fun sharing and answering everyone's questions. What a blessing to get to share Gods story with our loved ones. It is always fun talking about what we have learned about Ethiopia and this process thus far. We look forward to the day that we can introduce our Child to this family that we love so much!

Sept 8, 2010


I mailed our USCIS packet to Texas today.  Hopefully we will receive our fingerprint appointment sooner than later. It is a great feeling to finally mail this packet. It means that we are almost to the end of the dossier and closer to being on the waiting list!!

Sept 15, 2010


Not a day goes by that I don't think about our precious child and wonder what he or she is doing, how old they are or if they are still just in the heart of God waiting to be created. I find myself praying for our child, its caregivers and for every person that will be involved in helping in some sort of way to bring our child to our home. I feel so blessed to work at a place where I get to experience the miracle of life everyday.  I sometimes am overtaken by grief and consumed with prayers for the mother that will give her child up for adoption. What a difficult decision it must be to care for a child in your womb and then after delivering it have to give it up. Yesterday, I took care of two adorable babies and I almost cried each time I held them. I kept thinking about holding our child and what that day will be like. My heart is so connected to our precious child and I have no idea anything about he or she. It is amazing to watch mothers hold their children for the first time and lately my heart has been longing for the day when I will hold mine.


Sept 18, 2010


Tonight we got the mail late on our way home and were pumped to have a package from the USCIS. We were so excited that we sat at the mailbox and opened it. However we were quickly disappointed to see that they had returned all the USCIS paperwork bc one section had not been signed. We were so bummed but we know that Gods timing is perfect. So we signed it and will put it in the mail again this week.

Sept 21, 2010
   Jared mailed our USCIS paperwork again.


Sept 27, 2010
   We received our police clearances in the mail today. We are now only lacking a few pieces of our Dossier and then we can submit it.  What a awesome day that will be to mail it and then eventually be on the waiting list!