and waiting...

OK, I just can't believe we're still waiting:) 11 weeks now as #1. We called our social worker a couple weeks ago, and she unfortunately told us that someone else is on the list to adopt a boy or girl 2-6 years old. In order to get 2 Unrelated children, we had to wait until we were #1 for infant girl, then if NOONE else had requested an older boy, we would get both referrals at the same time. Well, someone else has requested that older child, so they would be ahead of us for him. So, we don't know how long our wait will be for 2 children. We are still #2 on the list for siblings. If we changed our request to 1 infant, we would have the next one for sure. But, we really feel God is calling us to adopt two, so we will continue to trust in Him and know He will get us through this time.

Also, they have said this week that for those of us that don't have referrals yet, we will most likely not get a court date before the courts close in Aug and Sept. So, it will probably be October before our first court date and Dec. before we can bring them home. It would take a miracle to get them home this summer still, but God is a God of miracles, you never know:)

and still waiting:)

Since so many people have asked lately, I thought I'd update our website and say: Yes, we're still #1! Almost 7 weeks now, but time really is going so fast. May is sooo incredibly busy. I can't believe that Carter turned 7 on Sat. and I can't believe there is only 2 more weeks of school-yah! Summer! I'm sure time will continue to go way too fast and as far as our referral, I'll say what I've been saying for months: "Maybe tomorrow:)"

Still Number One:)

For those of you who didn't read our exciting news on facebook, we went to number one two weeks ago:) We're still waiting, but I'm hoping to get the call soon!! They will call us with our referral (ages of the kids) and then email us photos and medical records. Then, we have one week to accept the referral after we have the medical stuff checked out with our pediatrician. Soooooo, hopefully soon- maybe tomorrow!!

Update on MOWA

Well, as of last week, they dissolved the Women's Organization (MOWA) and they let go of the director. They created a new organization, MOWCYA, Ministry of Women, Children and Youth Affairs. They say it will take a few weeks to restructure this unit and to staff it as well. It will eventually be a great thing for the country, but things were again set back a few weeks! Dennis and I have a peace about everything and will continue to pray for God's timing and for the children He has for us! There was one sibling referral yesterday, so we are #2 for unrelated, and #2 for siblings as well. Could be either, could be twins:) Thanks again for your prayers.

On a side note, I have accepted a position with America World as their Fellowship Coordinator. I'm meeting with my friend Gretchen next week, who is their Seminar Coordinator to get the details:) I'm excited to get this started before I get my babies! I would appreciate your prayers for this endeavor as well. Thanks!