A Growing Faith

Check out what Nate has to say about faith at the end of this post. Although I honestly do not believe that my situation is as severe as what he is facing, I do think that alot of what he had to say about what he is learning through his blogging is what I have been learning through this adoption. God knew that Michael's adoption was going to take this long and He knows when Michael is coming home. I just have to surrender that completely to Him and let Him do what is best. He (God) does know a whole lot more than me about what is best anyway, afterall He knows everything. El Shaddai!

Cool Praise

If you notice down a few posts, I posted the lyrics to a song by a band called Casting Crowns. I love this band because their songs really hit home and are practical to everyday Christian living. Their songs have helped to encourage and challenge us throughout this adoption process. Well, we noticed a while back that they were going to be in our area next month and thought it would be really cool to go spend an evening praising God with this band. But with the adoption expenses we could not afford to buy the tickets. I decide to step out of my comfort zone and I emailed the band and told them about our story and how much their music has helped us. I asked if it was possible for them to give me two tickets so I could take my husband. I never imagined that they would be able to do this for me, but I got an email from them today letting me know that they were giving me two tickets to the concert. Praise God! Isn't it neat how God sends us encouragement just when we really need it the most. Thank you Casting Crowns for allowing God to use you to bless some of His children.

Adoption Update

Well the orphanage got the originals today and got them delivered to the lawyer and the lawyer had them delivered to the office where they need to get the first stamp/signature that is missing. As soon as the lawyer gets them back, my understanding is that the orphanage has to get one more stamp on them and then deliver them back to MOI (where they spent the last 8 months). MOI "guaranteed" they would sign them out when they get them back. After MOI, the papers go to immigration where they actually print the passport. Once the passport is in hand, the orphanage has to schedule the visa medical and the visa appointment. Since we filed our US immigration paperwork here in the states, the consulate in Haiti will have to meet with Michael's birthmom at the visa interview. Please pray that when we get to that stage they don't require DNA testing because that would add at least three more weeks onto the process.

I listened to this song on my way home and I thanked God that He truly does hear me when I call and catches me when I fall. Isn't it amazing to think that the Lord of all the earth not only knows my name but also cares to feel my hurt. Please read through the lyrics of this song.

Who Am I

by Casting Crowns

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours

I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

Pics/Still waiting on official news

Well, I got an email from another adoptive mom that they are waiting on getting originals in order to get the stamp/signature that we thought was supposed to be done yesterday. The orphanage is supposed to go get originals tomorrow morning I am told. Please continue to pray. It has been 8 months now that we have been waiting for this passport. Here are some pics from and adoptive mom that just visited the orphanage.

Tuesday

Well, I am home with the kids today. Matthew was throwing up last night and was still pale this morning, so I kept him home. He seems to be doing okay, but I am keeping him quiet.
Today is the day that the one stamp/signature is supposed to be done. I am hoping to hear from somebody today as to whether or not it got done. I know I've said this before, but it is getting harder and harder to wait. My mind used to wander and I would dream of the day I got to see my little man in person again. Now it just hurts to think about it because I have absolutely no idea when he is going to be able to come home. I just put some clothes away that I had bought for Michael expecting him to be home in January. Well, it looks like those clothes will be passed down to Kevin without being worn by Michael at all. Please continue to pray. Feel free to post a comment to let us know that you are praying. It is amazing how encouraging it is to hear that brothers and sisters in Christ are lifting us up in prayer. We know God is in control and we are trying to trust Him each day.

Pictures