July 18, 2015

Today is going to be a full post because our internet has been out for awhile with all the amazing storms we've had! I need to catch up, since a lot has been going on with our adoption lately!

Last Sunday at church our pastor spoke with inspiration from Genesis 22: 1-18. He emphasized that if you obey God, he will bless you! But you have to be willing to say God, here I am! I'm yours..... Boy, is this true. When we start to feel overwhelmed or stressed about our adoption is when we stray from prayer and remembering that this entire adoption process is in HIS hands. We have to stand for him and he will bless this process as much as possible. We continue to find little blessings along this journey whether it be a donation, a nice gesture, or even extra money seems to find it's way into our checking account. We know that we stand for him and that he is and will continue to bless us through this process and help us overcome all the obstacles that stand in our way.

We hosted our small group over for a prayer night for Burundi because of their upcoming election. We prayed for Burundi's government leaders, Mugisha Children's home, and the future of adoption in Burundi. The election has been postponed again until later this month. We just pray that the election happens soon and the citizens of Burundi find peace in the outcome no matter what!

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Philippians 4:6-7

Our paperwork coordinator from All God's Children International really believes that we're on track to submit our completed paperwork to them by September 14th. Wow! I can't believe that we might actually complete all these tasks in 4 months! If we are able to make this happen financially then after immigration and the Central Authority in Burundi accepts our application to adopt the waiting begins!!!!! We may only have to wait 8-9 months from that point which would be about a year from now that our little one would get to join our family!

Please continue to pray and help us spread the word regarding our puzzle piece fundraiser! Each piece gets up closer to our $12,000 that's needed for our next payment! 

Thank you again for everything!

                  Love,

            Jim and Kelly