The last few weeks have been at times one overwhelming challenge after the next. We are going to have to complete some added paperwork, which will include added expense, as well as an interview with some selected U.S. government personal. This is because of some medical decissions we have made based on religious beliefs. We are declaring that as God's people we walk in the favor of God and man and that God will work all of this out for His Glory as we submit to the convictions He has laid on our hearts. We are still sorting through exactly what is required of us by law, but making progress every day.
We are continuing to tackle paperwork as well as prepare our home. Several months ago we moved into a house that provided us a lot more square footage, but it was definately a "fixer-upper". We have been painting and renevating, and have a lot more we would like to complete before our in-home home study, not to mention the yard work. Thankfully the weather is improving and we are able to tackle some of those projects.
As we prepare, we continue to press into the Lord, listen to His voice, and submit to each direction He gives us. We have had some amazing friends, who are in the process of adopting their second child from China, not only continue to offer encouragement to us, but share their fundraising ideas with us as well. They have given us 100 bracelets with two sayings on them. One says, "I support adoption," and the other says, "What if....I say yes". Meaning, what if we all said "yes" and stepped out in faith, beyond ourselves, to do what God is calling us to do. This world would be totally changed for the Glory of God! We are selling the bracelets for $5 each. We want to thank them with all our hearts. Their family is such a support and encouragement to us. We are so thankful God has blessed our lives with their friendship.
We have had many amazing friends offer so much support and encouragement to us during this time of waiting and preparation. You all are being used by God to inspire us to continue in the calling He has placed on our hearts, despite added obstacles and discouraging situations. One amazing friend sent us a quote we just have to share. "God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called." If we could do this ourselves it would be for all the wrong reasons. We prayerfully and obediently seek Him daily to qualify us for this amazing destiny He has placed on us. To God alone be all glory and honor.
Please continue to pray with us as we tackle our paperwork and home renevations. We will let you know when we have the home study scheduled. Planning, preparing, and believing for it to be early May.
Blessing on all of you our dear friends and family.
