In December our family was blessed by a Matching Gift award of $3,000 from the
James Fund (a Family Christian Store Foundation). We shared this opportunity with our friends and family, and the response was incredible! Not only was the match met, but the total raised to date is over $7,400 (including the match).
Our adoption paperwork (dossier) is now in Africa and we are waiting patiently for "the call" that will tell us our family has been matched with our potential children. This can be some of the most trying time for adopting parents due to the fact that you've completed all that you can, and now you just have to wait. Timeframes can be effected by the caseload of your agency, unforeseen changes in the country's adoption policies and even weather changes (example: Monsoon season) that may close adoption offices for a period of time.
In the meantime, we will plan to get certain shots or vaccinations that are recommended for those traveling into Ethiopia, continue to talk about names (we are considering Lila as a potential girl's name) and stay busy with everyday life stuff.
Alexandria is narrowing her college choices. Mycah is loving her first year at Arborbrook. Conor continues to serve and grow as part of the e-Kidz ministry at
Elevation, and Quin keeps us on our toes as our highly inquisitive and high energy four year old!
We are still hoping to travel this Summer to bring our new children home. Thank you again for your continued prayers and support!
