Things are still moving along in our adoption process. Right now we are just waiting to come up with the final funds to pay our dossier fee, which is about another $1800. We are home study approved and have been given an "approximate" waitlist number. I'm trying to be patient but I so want to officially be waiting, since our wait is expected to take 12-24 months. Praying we can finally be on the list soon!!!
Today we sent in our 5th grant application! This was a task I thought might never happen a few months ago. Those applications have so many questions, from tax information to your parenting styles. We are praying we might blessed with some kind of financial assistance, because we have an almost impossible mountain to climb in that department. Unfortunately, we already heard from one organization that won't even consider our application until we have a referral.
In other news, I felt like such a big weight was lifted off my shoulders when we decided to postpone the auction until after the holidays. As a mom, you get pulled in so many different directions it has felt great to slow down. I struggle alot with wanting to be involved in many different things, especially things that have to do with helping children in Ethiopia and our church. I've been praying a lot for guidance in this department and it's become clear I have to focus more on God and my family. Being a mom is my #1 job and at times I can let other things start running my life.
One of my favorite days during the week is at our churches womens bible study. These women are always such a joy to be around, and constantly bless my life. We are currently reading Timothy Keller's, Counterfeit Gods. The book talks about all the false idols we have in our lives. Basically the short story is anything you put above God, even if they are really good things (like helping orphans, your family, your health, workingout, kids activities, money, your home, power, success, etc.) you will never be truly fulfilled. So many times we let all those "things" drive our lives which is not a good thing. I have become so much more aware of many of the things that are driving my life, and I have a lot to work on! I highly recommend checking this book out. You can read more here: Counterfeit gods
Today we sent in our 5th grant application! This was a task I thought might never happen a few months ago. Those applications have so many questions, from tax information to your parenting styles. We are praying we might blessed with some kind of financial assistance, because we have an almost impossible mountain to climb in that department. Unfortunately, we already heard from one organization that won't even consider our application until we have a referral.
In other news, I felt like such a big weight was lifted off my shoulders when we decided to postpone the auction until after the holidays. As a mom, you get pulled in so many different directions it has felt great to slow down. I struggle alot with wanting to be involved in many different things, especially things that have to do with helping children in Ethiopia and our church. I've been praying a lot for guidance in this department and it's become clear I have to focus more on God and my family. Being a mom is my #1 job and at times I can let other things start running my life.
One of my favorite days during the week is at our churches womens bible study. These women are always such a joy to be around, and constantly bless my life. We are currently reading Timothy Keller's, Counterfeit Gods. The book talks about all the false idols we have in our lives. Basically the short story is anything you put above God, even if they are really good things (like helping orphans, your family, your health, workingout, kids activities, money, your home, power, success, etc.) you will never be truly fulfilled. So many times we let all those "things" drive our lives which is not a good thing. I have become so much more aware of many of the things that are driving my life, and I have a lot to work on! I highly recommend checking this book out. You can read more here: Counterfeit gods
