Round Two

I sent our application to our new agency this morning. We enclosed a letter stating our desire to adopt two little girls on their waiting child list. Nothing is official yet, but once our application is reviewed and accepted (which shouldn't be a problem) they will be officially referred to us and we will start the process of passing court in Ethiopia and bringing them home. We are praying for God's provision in this matter and trying not to get too excited about everything (which is extremely hard once you've seen their little faces).

We take comfort in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This was one of the scriptures cited in my bible study this morning. It is amazing how God continues to speak to us through His word and reveal his plan.

We don't know how this will all work out, but we know that God can do all things. This may not have been the "plan" that we were on, but Isaiah 55:8-11 states "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways, " declares the Lord. "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, My thoughts, than your thoughts..... We're relieved to know that we don't have to have it all figured out. God is doing that part and we just have to follow Him.

Proverbs 4:11

So our church service today spoke directly to us-what else would we expect this week. The whole service was about God's calling in your life and stepping out to follow Him. The songs spoke to us. The scripture cited spoke to us, particularly Proverbs 4:11 "I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths." We continue to pray for wisdom and we're grateful for the clarity and peace that God has brought our family this week!

Play Ball

*Caleb started T-ball this past week and had his first game on Saturday. He loves it and it has been really good for him to be on a team. His coaches are great and he's having a blast. Nick couldn't be more in his element I just keep reminding him that Caleb's only in T-ball, not the pros.

*Caroline started preschool 2 days a week which she loves. Every night she asks me, "Do I go to school the next day"-meaning tomorrow. We're in a continual countdown to the next day of school.

*Colton keeps up with the rest of them, riding bikes and scooters and anything that makes a "vroom vroom" noise. He's also developed a love for football-much to Nick's delight.