There have been so many nights that I have wanted to sit
down and update this blog, but of course, life got busy and other things (like
sleep) took precedence. So, now that I
have a few minutes to spare, I will do some updating!! We are MOVING! We have
thought about moving for years, but finally decided to do it now while we have
3 kids instead of waiting until next year when we have 4. J Maybe a little less stressful? Maybe not,
ha! So our summer was filled with getting the house ready to sell, showing the
house almost every day for 3 weeks, some headaches after inspection, finding a
new house (with some headaches), and finally we are in the packing stage!! We
have 2 weeks left in this house and it is very bittersweet. We love where we
live, we love our neighbors, but we are also excited to start the next
chapter. Be praying for us over the next
two weeks. The house we are moving to is an “updater” and we would love to fix
it up before moving in. This would be a lot easier if we didn’t have 3 little “helpers”
around. But I have to just remember that it will get done….but it might not be
right away. AND THAT’s OK!! J
On the adoption front, we have some updates too. First, I
have to just say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE our adoption agency. They truly care
about our family and are praying for us often.
If you want to adopt, I highly recommend Lifeline Children’s Services.
(ok, done with the plug). I do love them
though. Anyway, at the beginning of
every month we get our wait list number. Every month we move about one or two
spots. This month we moved 6 spots! We are now number 34. Very exciting! We
also got a call a couple of weeks ago from Lifesong for Orphans letting us know
that they got our request for a matching grant / Both Hands project and they
will be getting back to us soon. Another thing to be praying for! They can also set up an account in our name
that makes it possible for people to give tax deductible donations for the
adoption. Very cool. The actual adoption is still far away, but
with moving and updating the new house, I am sure that time is going to fly
by. I just can’t wait to meet this
little one!
