One paper at a time!

We are so sorry we haven't been posting here lately. We have been very busy with the "paper chase" and things are coming along slowly but surely. Yesterday, we had our first major paper notarized at our doctor's office so we are encouraged. Melissa called a list of traveling notaries she found online and the one who was available turned out to be an adoptive parent herself! She adopted a daughter from Russia some time ago and was really excited for us. She later called Melissa's cell phone after the appointment to share more of her excitement for us and said that adopting her daughter was the greatest thing she has done in her life (her daughter is now 20). We have already seen God bringing people into our lives at the perfect time to keep us encouraged and solidify that is truly what He wants us to do.

Our next step in the process is to begin our home study with our social worker on Wednesday June 2. She will come to our home and conduct an initial interview with us and answer any questions we have. We have a few more paperwork items to finish up this weekend before she comes to visit (as well has hopefully finishing up some long-in-progress house projects!) Please pray for us on June 2nd!

Everyday it seems like our 3 year old daughter is understanding more about adopting a little brother from Ethiopia. This morning while we were eating breakfast she asked if she could pray for "Opi" which is the name she made up for him. It brings us great joy to think about how God is working in the hearts our children and preparing them for the acceptance of a new sibling. God continues to supply everything we need for this adoption! We hope to be more faithful in posting and sharing things that God has used in our lives to remain faithful to this pursuit of adoption. Thank you for being patient with us.