Thinking 'out loud'

I think often of this blog but haven't had anything to 'say out loud.' Our life has been quite a rollercoaster ride this summer and currently we are in the middle of a loop-de-loop. Our adoption is officially on hold through the placement agency because of some paperwork issues on the Ethiopian side. I am surprisingly not anxious throughout this process. I am believing in God's timing as I continue to pray for our little one(s). I long to hold them and begin the act of loving them. Our family continues to talk about the 'one day' event that will bring them home to us. We are all anticipating the change and looking forward to it.

In June, we had the honor and privilege of partaking in an event called "Both Hands" where we raised money for our adoption by working on a widow's home. It was incredible and wonderful and a blessing that cannot possibly be measured in a monetary way. Our prayer from day 1 was for the woman, Tina, to come to know the Lord, regardless of how much money was made.

We continue to look to the Lord for direction and opportunities to give Him glory throughout this whole process. We continue to pray for other families who are in the 'thick of it' with their own adoption processes. 2 families have brought their children home and we look forward to celebrating with the next 2 families as they await news. God is good and His timing is perfect!