" What Will We Name Her? "

Friday, May 30, 2008

"Always some confusion going on"

Well today we had our updated homestudy for the extension of the I-171 I can't believe it has been almost 18 months. Adoptions seem to take forever. The worst part is not always getting a straight answer and never feeling like you are on the same page with the Agency. I know the time is so sensitive right now and it has suddenly become more aggressive and very uncertain at this time. I have up and down days with this whole process. I'm sure that many PAP or AP can attest to that. I see all these stories about happy endings and I am hoping and praying that will be the same for me...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

"A Little Feeling Inside"

You know sometimes you get that little feeling inside well I have it. I have seen the Lord work in many ways lately , I feel that we will get a referral soon. Believing is the first step and knowing that God has a master plan for our lives and that He wants for us the desires of our hearts. I get so excited about getting a referral and moving ahead in this journey. I won't even let the thought of not completing even cross my mind. I know the Lord can do all things. I have read many journeys and follow them too, I know He has something good in store for us. I can't hardly wait....

Sunday, May 4, 2008

"Just waiting and wondering"

Wow, it has been a while since I have posted. I have been in an adoption slump I guess. All these changes in Vietnam have had me a little concerned. I have tried to keep my eyes on the true source of my strength what has brought me here in the first place, the Lord. You know I know that God has his hand in this and that it will work out just as he has it planned. In the meantime, I believe he may have put something else in our path as an added bonus. While I was working at one of the Schools in came a very pleasant lady and 2 foreign exchange student one from Europe and the other girl from Vietnam which I thought was a amazing. We shared a wonderful conversation and discussed with the student about our pending adoption from Vietnam she was so excited for us and the baby. She said she has learned so much here. A long story short they are looking for host families for foreign exchange students and they have several girls from Vietnam that they are needing to place. I wanted more information about how this might fit into our current situation. What better way to learn about the Vietnamese culture and be able to develop a bond with a family in Vietnam before we travel abroad. I think this may be all part of the Masters plan. I will keep you informed and if anyone else is interested in hosting a student let me know and keep your eyes open for my referral I hope and pray that we have it real soon....