We just spent 4 days up north and had a blast. Even though it rained most of the time we enjoyed being outside as much as possible. Isaac loves playing with his cousins, Matt and my dad.
We are praying for the 4 families who are in Ethiopia right now picking up their kids!! Prayers for safe travels and having a wonderful time. Hope our turn comes very soon!
Today I am getting use to my new Mac. So far I love it!! The options with pictures are endless!
It was a great Easter service and a wonderful dinner at Matt's parent's house. Isaac found 20 Eggs outside and Matt and I went for an hour road bike ride. Yes, spandex and all. Not too pretty, but I am told it is necessary.
Looking forward to a great week and spending time with Isaac and Matt.
I am going to try and attach a few pictures from a recent get together with friends. Got to love these pictures!!
We found out from reading the Bethany Blog there were 5 referrals given out this week! I think we may be around 11th on the waiting list.
In other news...Matt is still working a lot at his job. Praying the economy in Michigan improves. Right now he is road biking with a bunch of guys.
I had a personal trainer come over a couple of times so a friend and I are working hard and getting in better shape! Lots of sweat and tears.
Isaac is growing and having fun. He loves being outside and going to the park. Thankfully my neighbor has a trampoline too. Of course he enjoys playing cars, tractors and things like that with Matt.
Him and Matt were measured for tuxes for my brother's wedding in July. Can't wait to see him in a tuxedo!
We are preparing for more snow here in Michgan. Today is a beautiful day though.
This Thursday some moms who are adopting from Ethiopia are meeting. If we missed inviting you and you live around here let me know and I can give you the details!
Matt and I have exams Monday night in bible school. Better get back to studying!
Today there has been lots of action on our Bethany Adoption Forum. So far three families have referrals.
A dear friend who lives close by has a new 1 month old baby boy. Another family not too far away has a 1 month old baby girl and another local family has a 5 year old girl. There has to be more coming...we know who is waiting in line!
Congratulations to all the families. Not praying for quick court dates and travel plans!
My computer is not allowing me to post pictures from my camera card. Today I put some on a CD and wanted to show everyone how much snow they had in Northern Michigan last week!
Here is my parents bird feeder, I think it is a cute way of hanging even more bird feeders.
That is the question everyone is asking! I think there have only been 3 referrals this year from Bethany. We are still quite a way down on the list. The verse I found today was Psalm 62:5-6 "My soul waits silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. He is my rock and my salvation. He is my defense; I shall not be moved."
We are believing for the adoption to be completed this year.
Praying for more referrals to come this week!
I keep forgetting to let everyone know that on page 17 and 18 of Joyce Meyer's magazine Enjoying Everyday life she visited Ethiopia!
She has opened two homes to rescue girls from the sex trafficking and prostitution district in Addis, Ababa. They also have a new medical clinic open that was once run by the government offering free care to people in Angacha, Ethiopia.
We have to congratulate Kim C on her new baby girl. They came home last week, probably still feeling jet-lagged! Also, five families passed court the first time last week! Seven kids have found a home. They all should be traveling soon.
Matt and I are starting to check into our immunizations. We will be getting the Hep. A vaccine now as there was a warning issued to travelers of an outbreak.
He is not happy about getting them!
Isaac and I are heading to my parents house for a few days next week. I am looking forward to a change as the winter is getting long in Michigan!
