OK so I can't hold it in any longer!!!!! We have already done our pre application to start another adoption through AGCI- Ethiopia again. We can't officially apply until September- we have to wait 9 months. Some on the listserv indicted you could do it sooner....but that isn't the case.
So instead we are working on getting some of the "stuff" done ahead of time like the ordering of birth certs and our marriage license. Since Jason is originally from England and we were married in England....last time this took a while. We will see what else we can take care of ahead of time.
Our pre app has already been approved!!!! YEAH!!!! So soon- well relatively we will be pouring over more paperwork, and sending in that all infamous dossier- you know the document that includes loads of other documents that you have to stress, strain, travel, have notarized (at least dozen of times- we really knew our State Farm agent after our last adoption because she was our notary- for free bless her heart!!!)...but it is all sooo worth it!
People say- you are so crazy- oh yeah, you don't know the half of it! We have already been praying for our next little one. It is fun to dream about them. Are they already born, or will they be born today? A boy or girl- although with the list as it is now- looking like a Joel Aaron and not a Naomi Caroline. We do not care really.....we are flexible. We have been blessed so much already.....only God knows who needs to be in our home.
Well.....just couldn't wait to share any longer.........is that crazy????
I will dance I will sing to be mad for my KING nothing Lord is hindering this passion in my soul!
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Congratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so fun to sit and wonder all about your new one.
I am so happy for you.
Also I will be praying for an easy process.
Cindi
This is ALWAYS exciting news... hearing of a Christian family adopting a child who needs a family! I am so happy to hear this!
ReplyDeletePraise God for the movement taking place in this world to bring children in need into families!
"He sets the lonely in families..." OH yes HE does! Amen!
So thrilled for you and your growing family! We are interested in the same type of adoption. However, God has graciously provided for all our needs (and only our needs.) We're not sure how to get the money for this. Do you mind sharing how you have been able to come up with (or rather how the Lord has provided)the money for international adoption? Thanks and Blessings!
ReplyDeleteWe also know that God is calling us to adopt but not at this time. I must say, I think all of those things too and we are so far away... These things I dream about, brown eyes, dark skin, a boy-named Bo. My family would think I am nuts!
ReplyDeleteThose babies are beauties! Congratulations to you guys and thanks for allowing me into your life via your blog!
Melanie
Well.....we have been very blessed to have a job that provides housing, utilities, and in the summer food. We also get a subsidy for our foster to adoption children....which we use to bless a lot of ministries as well as help our adoption funding. We are planning on doing fundraisers as well. Last time we got a grant from Shohannah's Hope- now Show Hope. That was GREAT!!! We try to live simply as well. Which is pretty easy to do when you live in the middle of nowhere- almost anyway. We don't eat out (maybe a couple times a month- if that). We buy new clothes for the largest of that gender. That helps. We have a budget- great help! We have no loans- also huge help! So that pretty much is how we can do it- with God!!!!!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh, i'm so excited for you...congrats!! How wonderful...I would love to be right behind you in 9 months...we'll see what God has in store :) I love the good news, kristi
ReplyDeleteYeah, yeah, yeah! My husband said a few days ago, "when we are done raising these 8 we will have to do it all over again!" Love it. And love my man. Celebrating with you.
ReplyDeleteThat is so exciting! I think it is awesome to have a big family. Dan and I dream of one at times. We will see what the Lord blesses us with! CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!!! SO excited for you! ;o) What a huge blessing! ;o) YAY
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome! I love reading about your family. Big families are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWow, what is there to say but "congratultions!!!!"? Thank God for open and willing hearts such as yours. You will be richly blessed!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Can't wait to follow this next part of your journey to Ethiopia...again! 8)
ReplyDeleteYeah!!!! So happy for you. It must be such an exciting feeling. I hope that we have the privilege and blessing to be able to adopt someday.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear more as things progress.
Fabulous news! I'm so jealous of all the families that are able to start another Ethiopian adoption so quickly, someday I hope to go back as well. But unfortunately the door is closed on singles right now.
ReplyDeleteI leave for vacation and see what I miss! SO EXCITED for your family and so jealous.
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