We started our PRIDE (parenting) classes today. Praise the Lord! Our background checks went through without a hitch, and there was still room left for us to get into these classes. We are so grateful. The classes meet twice a week for five weeks. The last class is actually on the day that Michael was originally scheduled to deploy, but God worked that out, and Michael is deploying a few days later. God is so awesome!
We have been told that there is only a 1% chance of us being able to get the boys since Michael is deploying. They want both parents in the home. I must confess, I was so sad when I learned this news, but God's timing is perfect. He knows exactly what is going on, and I have complete faith in Him. I told one of the state employees tonight that we were willing to wait a year for Jamie and William. It will be like expecting twins! Please pray that no matter what, the best interest of the boys will be taken to heart. I don't want to have to wait a year, but if that is what is best for them, so be it. I just hope Victoria and I would have the chance to meet them and get to hang out during the year so we can start getting to know them.
We have gotten more confirmation, and once again, it came in the mail. I love how God uses our media to speak to us if we are willing to listen. This time, we got a letter from Focus on the Family about adopting children within the United States. How cool is that? We have NEVER gotten anything in the mail about adopting before, and now we have gotten two things. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us next.
Back to our classes...we have homework, so I better get to it. I have some homework due Thursday and more due in a couple of weeks. We are to answer questions for a Home Study Autobiography, but anyone who knows me knows I can't simply answer questions. I will write an autobiography and make sure all of the questions are answered with tons of descriptive words and hopefully a little humor as well. I can't wait to get started on it! (I am such a nerd!!)
4 comments:
Whether it's 1 month or 1 year, God will work it out - no matter the answer! Praying for y'all, and these sweet boys.
Thank you for your prayers! Any and all prayers are greatly appreciated!
I know how frustrating the system can be. We've been working on adopting for over 5 years and are still waiting... God's timing is perfect though, and so we just have to trust that he has the right kids for us and is waiting for the right time to bring them into our lives. Miss you guys and know that everything will work out according to God's plan. :-)
I had no idea you'd been trying to adopt. I will lift you up in prayer. We know God is in control because so many doors have been opened and so many things have just fallen into place. It's so neat to see. We miss y'all, too. I hope you are enjoying OK. :)
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