Re: previous post picture problem

Those with smart phones have had a hard time getting the picture from the previous post to pull up.  So, I'll describe it for you :0).  It's a picture of my Bible opened to 1 Samuel 1:20--"She named him Samuel, saying Because I asked the Lord for him."

(We can't wait to meet our Samuel!)

And he will be called....

We asked the Lord for you, sweet boy!  May you always remember that you are an answered prayer straight from heaven!  ~love you~

Summer Redesign

When this summer started, I was expecting to spend most of my time getting paperwork together for the adoption agency to send to Russia and to settle in for the long wait for a match with a baby.  But, God completely changed our summer plans with the phone call that we got on June 19th that started with "we have this baby.."  Now here I sit, a little over a month later, with all the paperwork complete and the money paid!
And, it's all because of our AMAZING God.

It's your story, sweet boy.

Everyone has a story, and the story your adoption is a beautiful one, carefully orchestrated by the Creator.

Your story is a story that only God could write.

Your story is one with amazing details that serve as faith-builders.

Your story is filled with the excitement & wonder of miracles.

Your story points to the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father.

Your story is still being written, and I am excited to see the next chapter!

Your story is a story that I will never get tired of telling.

~love you, sweet boy~

To God be the Glory

This morning we were able to mail the acceptance papers and a check for $25,000!!!  God has truly worked a miracle that leaves us amazed by His faithfulness!!  His goodness overwhelms me and leaves me speechless.  To God be the Glory, great things He has done....

"1. I will sing of the Lord's great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.  2. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you established your faithfulness in heaven itself.  6. For who in the skies above can compare with the Lord?  Who is like the Lord among the heavenly beings?  8. O Lord God Almighty, who is like you?  You are mighty, O Lord, and your faithfulness surrounds you."  Psalm 89

El Shaddai--the All Sufficient God

God has been very, very busy...He has provided us with 92% of the money that we need, and he provided all of this within a week's time!!  He used some very special people in two states (and a Louisiana yard sale) as vessels for this, and we are so very thankful that they heard and answered God's prompting!!  We are humbled by El Shaddai, the All Sufficient God.  He is worthy of all praise and honor.

(I'll continue to keep you posted on how God is working; may it grow your faith as it has ours!)

Just a Quick Note

We are in the middle of a miracle, and it blows me away!!  I am amazed by the God that we serve....

"Praise the Lord.
Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.  

Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness."
Psalm 150:1-2

Today has really been one of those days..

My heart is heavy.
My prayers seem to be hitting the ceiling.
My mind is completely overwhelmed by the need in front of us.
My eyes are looking for a miracle that I'm afraid won't come.
My faith is so very small, but I'm trying to remember that my God is so very big.

Prayers needed and appreciated.

The BIGGEST news so far!

From the beginning of this journey, I've often said that we weren't sure where we would end up, but we were trusting God to lead us.  We were planning to adopt a little girl from Russia, and we were expecting to be matched with her after Christmas.  But....a couple of weeks ago, we received a call about a baby boy in South Korea!!!  We truly believe that God brought this baby to us, and we are so, so, so excited.  He is the cutest baby that I've ever seen, and I love him so much already!!!!  We received official approval from the orphanage in South Korea this week, so we're all that much closer to bringing him home!

By receiving a referral at a later date, we were expecting to have months to gather the country fee.  God saw fit to bring us a referral much, much sooner than we expected though.  Now, we need to pay the country fee for South Korea, and we need to pay it asap.  I know God is in control of this and has brought us this far, but I have days where I can't see how we're going to get the 18,000 needed.  Would you join with us in prayer that God would provide us with the money needed to complete this process?  And, pray for our sweet baby boy that is waiting for us to bring him home!

To God be the Glory Great Things He Has Done (and will do)