Oh where oh where have I been?

Wow, I just looked back and realized that it has been a long time since I've updated the blog!

Whoops! I've had a few people ask about our adoption journey and if we had any updates? Well, not really. We have presented to a couple of moms over the last couple of months but we have not been the right family. And that is totally ok. See we are in this journey because we felt led to have an 'open door' for adoption. If God wants us to adopt again, than He will allow it to happen. He will allow our child to find us and us to find our child. While it's hard not to get our hopes up when we hear about a child being placed for adoption, we have to remind ourselves, that if this is the child God has meant for us, then it will happen. It is not in our hands. We simply pray that when we present our profile to a mother considering adoption, that she is able to see exactly who we are. And that if she feels connected to us, that she will choose us. But we want her to find the perfect family that she is looking for...and that may not be us. And that is ok.

People are often asked how they can help:

First, simply pray for mothers considering adoption. Pray that she are at total peace with their decision. Pray that if she wants to parent, that she will find a way. Pray that if adoption is the choice, that she finds the right family. And pray that if we are that family, that we all have a wonderful connection. 

Share. If you hear of a mother considering adoption or a baby/child looking for a family, let us know. Share about our family. Share this blog. You never know who will see. We are not signed with an agency or a specific organization this time. We are flexible in all things and our hope for a child is wide open. Any gender, any race, medical needs, drug exposure and up to 4.

Funding. This is the hardest part of adoption (other then the emotional side that it can bring). I hate that adoption involves money...but it does. Even in the most simple adoption, legal fees are involved. But in most cases, there are legal fees for all parties, agency fees, medical fees for mother and baby, travel expense (often weeks away in another state), post placement fees and finalization court fees. It adds up and sadly we just don't have it on hand. BUT we do believe whole heartily that God funds what He favors. So while we are here saving every extra nickle and dime we can, there may also come a time when we launch another fundraiser to help put a little back. I ask that if that happens, that you help us by sharing, praying for the fundraiser and contributing if you feel led.

So, that is a quick update! Other things going on:
Baseball season has started once again. We are at the ballpark at least 2 nights a week watching Hulk play. I love this season! There is just something about watching your son play ball while eating peanuts. ah! Love it!!!

Bug has always loved gymnastics, but the last several weeks has shown amazing improvements. She has always been in a small preschool class (5 or less kiddos), but for the past several weeks, her class has been smaller and smaller resulting in several weeks of privates with her awesome teacher. I have been amazed at her focus and determination. Looks like Level 1 is just around the corner!