Moving forward....finally!

Today I got to sit down with our social worker and set our first home study visit appointment! October 10 at 2:00 p.m. our social worker will start our home inspection and interview. Yay! After a few months of not getting anything accomplished and not really having the money to do it, we are finally able to move forward in this process. The money we made at our yard sale, almost to the penny(!), went towards our application fee, half of the home study fee, the state fire marshal fee, the health department fee and our fingerprinting and background check fee. Phew! So, Friday we are off to the MVA for our driving records ($14) and to get our fingerprints done. Then we wait and find more ways to raise more money (ideas, anyone?) We need to raise another $500 to pay the other half of the home study fee. Once the home study is approved we can start on the process of filing all of our agency paperwork. Another mountain to climb! The Lord is faithful, and we will put ALL of our trust in Him alone! Praise God in all His provisions!

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Movie Party!

Last night we had a "movie party", as Gracie likes to call it. We get to eat dinner in front of the T.V. and have popcorn and M&M's too! It seems that lately it is difficult to find a really good family movie that we can all enjoy. Usually the animated movies are safe for the kids - but big yawners for Chris and I (and I stress--USUALLY-- you never know!). Last night we set out to rent "Swiss Family Robinson", but of course Blockbuster didn't have it. So we stumbled upon a gem of a movie..."Duma". When I noticed that it was directed by the same director as "Fly Away Home"- one of our faves, I thought we would give it a shot. Who knew that a movie about a cheetah, a boy and a journey across the desert could be entertaining! Not only was it family friendly, it is based in Africa and was filmed there. Bonus! We got to see some stunning footage of our new babe's homeland. Although not Ethiopia, it was exciting to see God's creation on film, and know that we will get to experience it first hand someday soon! Pop some popcorn, snuggle up with your family and watch Duma! (Jack even got excited seeing Duma run!)

Every good and PERFECT gift.....

Saturday, September 8 was our first adoption fundraiser, our yard sale. Can you believe we brought in $971!! We were speechless! God is SO GOOD! Leading up to the sale I kept saying how it would be nice to raise $1000, but deep down thought that I might be setting my hopes a bit high. How dare I doubt the power of the Lord!? This is just another confirmation for us that we are on the right track, acting in obedience and faith. Thanks to all of you that donated items to sell, baked goodies, came to support us, donated money, and that drove by honking! We love you all!
An extra special thanks to Sue W., Kathleen H. and my mom. Sue and Kathleen were there from sun up until we closed up shop at 3:00 p.m, selling, packing, loading, and entertaining kids! My mom chased Jack around ALL morning! You guys are the BEST! After a day like that, you deserve a day at the spa!
Stay tuned for the next big fundraiser.....there has been talk of a "pig pickin"! :)
Here's a pic of Chris -"the egg sandwich guy". What a hottie!