It took an entire week of me calling the doctor's office every single day to get a three sentence note from my doctor, which I sent to Bethany on Friday. We applied for three different countries (Columbia, Ethiopia, and South Korea) since we are not positive which one we will be choosing. Right now it is just a waiting game to see what countries we will be approved for.
Domestic adoption is another option, but we will be talking to Jan later this week about it. We don't want to close doors if they are doors that God wants open.
On another note we have begun our kitchen remodel. For those of you who don't know, Dan and I bought a foreclosure and there is a LOT of work to be done (especially if we want to be approved for a homestudy!). So, here is what my kitchen looks like now:
When it is done it will look very nice and I look forward to a time when I can cook for my entire family. I know God has a child already picked out for us and that brings me comfort...and makes me ache to hold that child.
"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."
Praise:
-My sister-in-law, Dana, graduated from college. Congrats!
-Aaron and Gwen made it to Ethiopia safely and are anxiously waiting to meet their new son!
-Congrats to my friend Olga who gets married this week in California! I'm sad I can't go but I am so happy for her!
-We were able to get the note from the doctor...slowly but surely! :)
Prayer Requests:
-Keep Aaron in Gwen in your prayers as they travel home (Friday, April 30).
-Pray for wisdom for Dan and I as to what country we should adopt from. If it is Ethiopia, pray that you will hit us with a two by four because we would have to raise $32,000 very, very quickly.
-Pray also for Dan and my dad as they work on our kitchen. Oh, and pray for extra patience for me because, being the clean freak that I am, the state of my kitchen right now scary!
Thanks for all of your support and prayers this week. I must say that I was so encouraged by the outpouring of love from some of you this past week. I cannot tell you how much that means to us. Thank you.
With much love and prayer,
2 comments:
Hang in there, Love you both:)
Hi Trisha. Thank you for the updates and thanks for the congrats. I am praying that everything will work out for you guys, and that you won't have to wait too long for your child. Say hello to your folks for me too. Miss you!
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