We've had a crazy last few weeks--I'll tell you all about it, but I had to put this picture up...too cute not to include my Bug getting her lipstick done! Now go and read the long blog!
The adoption book contains bios and pictures of Boy and myself growing up, dating, our wedding, our families, our daughter, vacations and pictures of our home. This is what the agency shows to birth mothers so that they can get a snapshot of our family. We obviously have a very artistic book, seeing as my husband has an art degree. It turned out incredible. I don't really want to turn it in...because they keep the ones that are really good to show to future classes as examples of what types of books to do. I'm not tooting my own horn--I'm tooting my husbands--that's different right? :)
Our caseworker did tell us to get our stuff turned in quickly because it would not take her long to update our home study, because we already had the home study from Bug's adoption. She didn't want to get our hopes up or set us up for excitement, but when she left we were both left with the feeling that we won't be waiting long for baby number two.
Our lives have been thrown into chaos over the last few weeks, Bug's Infantile Spasms have been a daily struggle for our entire family-with all her new medications and side effects. Then the regular problems that come with owning a home--however trying they may be. Yet in it all God truly does always come in the midst of the storm. Scratch what I just said--He doesn't come--He remains there throughout the sprinkles, the storm and the calm.
I remember talking to my friend and telling her that I had looked up one day and said, "Really, God? Are you serious? Do you know what's going on in my life?" Why do I continue to not trust Him? I write blogs about trusting Him. I write about His faithfulness, His steadfastness...but when it comes right down to it I stumble just as much as the next person.
The Lord provided for us--for all of the home repairs, for all of the medical bills, and for the adoption. Why? I can't answer that. He always provides. Always. I can't think of a time in my marriage where God has not provided for us.
Faith as small as a mustard seed....that's all it takes, huh? He will always provide. I must remind myself of that daily.
Hello! I just learned about your next adoption and I am so excited for you. I will keep up with your blog and I love the way you write. Your faith is inspiring. My adoption blog is www.journeytoannsleigh.blogspot.com. A week from today (on June 5)our case goes to court in Ethiopia. Please pray for a successful court date. If all goes well, we will travel to bring her home about 2 weeks later. We see the light at the end of the tunnel now, but are very cautious because sometimes court doesnt go thru the first time around. It would just be a delay until the next month, but still a disappiontment. But, keeping postive here and realistic all at the same time. Take care and will check back here often!
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