Matching

We are at a point in the process where we can ask for "referrals" for boys.  The referral will tell us any history that the orphanage knows and any medical information they have.  We are adopting special needs children and are connected to the International Adoption Clinic at UAB which will help us in understanding the needs of the children, what surgeries they will need, and treatment plans.  Most Americans adopt little girls from China.  Therefore, there are many boys on the waiting list.  John and I are having a hard time looking at the videos and knowing what which ones are a part of God's plan for our family.  Also, it is hard looking at all the videos and knowing we CAN'T save all of them! We ask that you all please pray for us at this time so that God gives us direction, peace, and patience.  Thank you all for embarking on this journey with us.  May God Bless you!

One Step Completed

We have finished our renewal paperwork for our license for foster care!  Also, we completed the paperwork for our adoption Home Study!  It feels so good to have these things completed and taken care of.  Last Sunday, John and I were fortunate to be able to get up in front of our church to tell our Grace Along the Journey story.  It was nice to be able to make people aware of what we are doing and why.  I love how I was able to work Ephesians 3:20 into our story, "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us."  John and I knew we were suppose to be teachers, parents, and coaches.  We never imagined that God would give us this ministry of giving children a home, sharing God's word to them, and teaching them what a family look likes.  We are so blessed!!