UPDATES!

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!