Yeah for Matt's Appointment

We finally got word today Matt has his Fingerprinting appt. on July 23rd. Wish we didn't have to wait so long, but when you reschedule you are at their mercy. Congratulations to those friends who are having their dossier sent to Ethiopia. You guys are very fortunate and now wait to receive word of your little one!
Isaac loves playing outside and enjoyed his time with Grandma and Grandpa.
Off to Canada later this week for fun in the water and lots of fishing.

Fun at Papa and Grandma's

As you can see Isaac picked up his first Mouse! He ran into the house to show my parents. Lots of fun at Grandma and Grandpa's house. We went boating twice, rode the gator and sat in the deer blind. We even got to see a mom and baby deer. So much fun!

Flower

Today Isaac has been telling us he would like to have a sister like our neighbor girl, and name her Flower. It is so sweet. I told him to talk to God about it because he decides. He told me, "I don't talk loud so maybe you should ask." He also said, "I have to lift my head way up so I can talk to him." Isn't it cute how little ones think they need to pray? I told him God would hear you even if you are quiet or laying down. He knows our thoughts in our head. I remember praying for a little brother for YEARS. And I have the best brother in the world!! Here is my brother and Isaac, he helps me a lot!
New referrals are coming in through Bethany, so wonderful for the waiting families.
I have my fingerprints taken tomorrow, one step closer.

Fingerprinting Appointment

Today we found out when our appointments are and guess what? Matt is out of town so he had to reschedule his. Pray it goes well. I am keeping mine! After that our adoption worker said it will be 2-3 months before we have the piece of paper we need to finally send our Dossier to Ethiopia!!

Adopting Friends Journal

Today I received our adopting friends journal. There are around 11 of us included. We send the journal to each other and write notes, bible verses ect... and pass it on. Isaac got some special stickers for Kim in PA. today, Thanks Kim!
It is such a blessing to share with other moms our journey.

Here is a poem/saying by Benjamin Malachi Franklin (1882-1965)

My life is but a weaving between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow, and I in foolish pride forget He sees the upper but I the under side.
Not till the loom is silent and the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God unroll the canvas and explain the reason why.
The dark threads are as needed in the Weaver's skillful hand, as threads of gold and silver in the pattern life has planned.

Good News

Finally this week the first Bethany referrals came! Congratulations to all the families. We are really excited for them.
We have been enjoying open houses and visiting with friends and family this summer. Hopefully next summer we will have our new addition here!
Thanks for praying for us.

Ups and Downs

Today we paid our country fee and got our big bill from Bethany. I just didn't think it would be so much at once! We will be praying a lot today. Why is it so hard to just have another baby?
Also, bad news that I didn't expect. I thought our dossier would be sent out today but they need to wait for our immigration paperwork to go through, so maybe in 2-3 months? Again, why is it so difficult to expand your family?
Today my little flip devotional was about fully relying on God. Very appropriate for today.
Here is a picture of a bird that nested in our tree. I named her Molly. I know God is taking care of her and is so big he will take care of us too.