Happy Dance

 I couldn't help myself with this picture!

I was too giddy for words last night. A little after 5pm our family coordinator from America World called to inform us that she registered us with the online database in India and we are now officially waiting for a referral. We could get a phone call today (highly unlikely but still...) That is just crazy!

The wait for a referral will most likely be a long one. There is just no telling what the time-frame looks like from here on out. It is a bit odd because we went from knowing the steps and how long each step would take to being in limbo. After talking with other moms adopting from India this is how things seem to pan out until the day we get word to travel. So I am rejoicing in the moment and praising the Lord that he has brought us this far. He has used you, your prayers, your giving, and your encouragement to sustain us and prepare us to bring home our little girl.

Dear friends and family, rejoice with me today because this is a major step forward. The reality of seeing a picture of our daughter drives me to work even harder to get her home. The next phase in our fundraising is actually raising money toward our travel costs. This is where it gets exciting folks. Just the thought of applying for visas and buying plane tickets brings tears to my eyes. It's getting real.

One Step At A Time

 "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light for my path."

- Psalm 119:105

Have you ever tried to walk around in the dark with the aid of a lamp? Lamps don't produce much light, normally just enough to keep you from tripping and allowing you to see only the next step or two ahead. Even though this adoption process is still in the very beginning stages I am starting to see that same provision from the Lord.

When we stepped out in obedience we knew God's call but we in no way had the resources to accomplish His plan. It has only been a couple of weeks and we have seen God's provision all over the place. Just the other day Jon and I were talking about finances and what we would need to pay the homestudy fee and lo and behold God stepped in. Through the extra income of my part time job and the faithful obedience of His children (our sweet friends and family) He took care of that need. It started out as a trickle and then a big wave and as it stands now, we have what is needed to complete the next step in the process, no more, no less. Isn't God amazing?!?!