August Adoption Update

O.K. So, I've wanted to post an update on our adoption, so here it is.

First, I found a new blog friend about a month ago. You might have seen her blog in our ticker to the right. We found out that we started this process at about the same time as well as earned our way onto the waiting list at the same time. The only difference is that she and her husband are using a different agency than we are. But, the other similarities have suckered me into thinking that maybe we will travel this adoption road at about the same speed.

So, she just told me a couple of days ago that they are #2 on their agency's list. Yes, #2! Even though that means absolutely nothing to us, once again, I feel compelled to pretend. If nothing else, it has reminded me that we are not "stuck". Every day, we are getting closer to finding out who our next son will be. (Shivers!) I definitely feel like this is more real today than it was last week.
Back to our reality. . . we have been on the waiting list for about 2 1/2 months. When this part of the process started, we were told the average wait time was about 3 months for little boys. That's why we were aiming for September. Since then, there were some delays throughout the summer, so the estimates stretched to 4-5 months. Still, no one really knows. We may be half-way there, or we might be right around the corner! We just have to wait and see!

If you want to pray with us for something BIG, pray that we will get a referral in September (or earlier!). Long story short, we would love to be able to travel in December for several reasons.
1. Right now, Chris has only three days of paid leave. If it was over the holiday, that problem would be eliminated.
2. The tax credit for adoptions runs out at the end of 2009.
3. My sister is planning on coming over Christmas, so she could help watch our kiddos without having to make another trip down.
4. We would just love to have him here sooner vs. later!

Finally, I have to exclaim that God has also been continuing to put our adoption on the hearts of many as He continues to provide financially; we are so grateful and convinced that God truly provides. If you are considering adoption but are nervous about the financial cost, please be confident that God will provide. We were so disappointed when we were denied all the grants for which we applied. But, God had better plans:
* He brought friends and family alongside us to help with the finances.
* He blessed our garage sale and bow parties.
* He provided extra jobs.
He is providing what we need.

So, that is where we are. We are waiting for God's perfect timing. We know He has the best plan of all, so we will wait to see what it is! We're just glad to be a part of the ride.