August 17, 2015


Jim and I are working hard to get the rest of our paperwork finished up. We are working on the final corrections for our home study, so this piece of our adoption process can be completed! All God's Children International (AGCI) has a goal for our paperworDok and 2nd payment to be submitted by September 14th. We are on track with the paperwork and getting there with the payment. We excited to announced that we have raised/saved $11,000 of the $15,500 needed for that payment thanks to the generosity of many of our friends and family as well as the diligent saving and cutting back that we've done.

2 Corinthians 9:15   Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!

We, well I should say I'm getting  beyond anxious for this process to keep moving! Jim continues to keep me grounded on the realistic length of our adoption process. We feel so incredibly blessed that God is giving us the opportunity to be parents to some little Burundian girl or boy across the ocean! It's almost surreal to think the hardest part of our adoption process is almost over! Our paperwork has taken a lot of time and dedication. This is the largest of the three payments that we must make! (Praise the Lord!)

We ultimately know our adoption process is in his speed. We appreciate the continued prayers and support as we approach our big deadline of September 14th.

 Philippians 4:6  Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your request to God

Love,

Jim and Kelly

August 9, 2015

Wow!

I've been meaning to sit down and blog for about two weeks now, but things have been hectic! Jim and I have been busy finishing up our paperwork for our home study and dossier. We are on track to submit our paperwork around September 14th as long as we can secure our next LARGE payment. We hosted a prayer night for Burundi we some of our friends. We're happy to announce that the election has concluded. The gentleman that the citizens were upset about running did win; however, the climate of Burundi seems to be calming over the matter. We are hopeful for continued peace surrounding the topic. We've also been told that adoptions are moving quickly in Burundi right now. Around this time next year, we could be traveling to Burundi to get our little bundle of joy! I tell you that we're getting more and more anxious. We'll be happy when all our paperwork is officially completed even though that will mean wait time. We'll be excited to get organized and our little ones room ready for them during that time!

We continue to ask for prayers as we travel down this path to parenthood. There was so much I wanted to blog about, but now I can't remember! We'll continue to keep everyone posted on the progression or our paperwork and next payment.


Love,
Jim and Kelly

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