Adoption Journey Update

I just realized that it has been two weeks since I last provided an update to our adoption journey. I fully intend to write updates at least weekly, but time has slipped away from me.

Since the last writing, Danielle and I have completed our second home study session with our adoption agency. This last session explored our family of origins and childhood experiences. Tomorrow we have our third session. This should be our final session at the agency in Wheaton. Within a couple of weeks we will have our fourth and final meeting, in our home. The purpose of the house inspection is to ensure that our home is safe and appropriate for a child. In preparation, Danielle and I have many items that we want to work on over the next couple of weeks. Most of the work involves cleaning and organizing. However, there are a couple repairs that really needs to be done too. One is a minor roof leak which has resulted in damage to the kitchen ceiling. Both the roof and ceiling need to be repaired. The other is a rotting window frame around our front picture window. Hopefully these can be repaired simply and quickly. Unfortunately, I am no "handy man" and won't be able to tackle the repairs myself.

We continue to trust the Lord for the money needed for the adoption. As stated in a previous post, we both believe that He will provide the money needed in ways that we never imagined. Over the past two weeks He confirmed that for us in a way that can not be explained in any other way but God. More about that some other time- but it is a great story! Of course, we are also being good stewards of our money and have cut/are cutting unnecessary expenses and purchases in order to save and in preparation to move to a single income once we have the baby.

We are so thankful for the prayers and support of our family and friends. We could not go through this without them. Please continue to pray for us.

Jeff