New Paperwork

In August, we had decided to put our paperwork in for a 3-6 year old daughter; our current paperwork stated we would adopt a 0-3 year old daughter. As time has ticked by and we saw the wait times for a healthy baby increased from 12 mths to 5 years, we realized that we may be in wheel chairs when she finally comes home. We wanted Ellie and Shane to be home and have an influence on Sophie Rose's life. If we waited for ANOTHER 3 years, they would be out of the house living on their own or in college. This has been a family journey initiated by Ellie's 12 year old prayers. I filled out the new information, but had a check in my spirit that we should wait.

So, wait we did! We decided to put the new paperwork into BCS in Jan. 2010. We prayed, fasted and waited some more. It's always been my heart's desire, impressed on me by God, to get two girls. I know it sounds crazy, but that feeling has been there from the beginning of the journey. In Oct, I got another great idea that it would be neat to have a Christmas referral!!! ( I definitely think this was MINE, not God's impression! Ha!) God has taught me perseverance, patience and contentment along the way. I've led when I shouldn't lead; I've manipulated when I should have submitted. I'm such a rotten sinner in need of a GREAT Savior!!!

All that to say, with my friends' and daughter's help, I didn't mention these new thoughts to Todd, but instead I continued to pondered them in my heart and prayed even harder. My SW sent me e-mails reminding me to "get my paperwork in ASAP." I didn't send any of them to Todd. Finally, in late Dec. BSC's SW ( see abbreviations post) went to Beijing for a "summer camp" to get 80+ children paper ready for them to match. God had contented my heart to hear "No" from Todd, but decided it would serve him to forward this new information. God worked in his heart; he came home from work and said, "Yes, put the paperwork in tonight!"

On Dec. 14, we applied for mild special needs 3-6 year old daughter. On the same day, I read about a family who got a referral for a 6 year old child, then asked for special permission from the CCAA to adopt a 9 year old daughter at the same time~ this is truly a miracle.

In late Dec/ early Jan. the headquarters of BCS will choose families for these 80+ children. We pray that we are among the matched! And I'm praying that God will soften Todd's heart and the CCAA to allow us to adopt to two daughters!!!

I have faith that if God has two children, He will make the path very clear.

We're also applying for some financial aid from Abba Fund~ they give Christian families zero interest covenant loans for the expressed intention of adoption.

Thank you for your continued prayers!!!