That should be the theme of the adoption process. There's just so much that we have to wait for... it's kind of a hurry-up-and-then-wait feeling. When there are forms to fill out, we try our best to do them as quickly as possible because that is something we can control. We know there will be lots of waiting that is out of our control after turning them in. Right now we're still waiting to hear that our dossier has been sent to China. Then more of the hurry-up fun should begin when we are matched with our future daughter!
In the meantime, I thought I should share with you how the Lord has blessed us in providing for this adoption. Even though we've saved for several years for this, it's not cheap. I spent many summer hours filling out grant applications, getting reference forms and troubling my mother to print it all out and put in the mail.
We've applied to six grants so far. We can apply for a couple more after we are matched. We've been awarded two! Lifesong for Orphans and Hand in Hand have awarded us matching grants totaling $6500, and both have been matched by generous family and friends. THANK YOU! That means the Lord has provided $13,000 towards our adoption. He is so faithful. We know He will continue to provide in every way...even in the waiting.
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love you, friend. thinking about you a lot lately. excited to wait with you!
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