Since my last post, we have almost reached our last goal, which was selling 27 puzzle pieces. Two recent donations have gotten us really close! Such a blessing! We realize that most donations have come from sacrifice, and this touches our hearts so much. That you all would do that for our baby girl!
The Ice Cream Social is just a few weeks away! It will be held May 30th, from 6-9 p.m. at Twin Cities Bible Church in Maplewood. There will be delicious, locally made ice cream and some exciting items raffled, some great silent auction items. If you are local, please attend!
Saturday we spent part of our morning going from shop to shop in our local downtown. We received a couple of donations toward the silent auction/raffle. We have had other donations come in from advertising on facebook and word of mouth. We are so thankful for the things that have come in so far, and are hopeful for more. We have a few places yet to visit, and hopefully the Lord will open doors.
In other news, we received four out of five passports (mine was sent in a couple days later, so it hasn't come yet)and our home study packet was finally sent last Wednesday!!! That felt so good! Getting our home study in writing (this is something our social worker does and should be complete soon, now that all our paperwork is in) is a huge key to the next series of steps we need to take. Then on to apply for advanced immigration approval and start to tackle the dossier, which actually seems a little easier than the home study documents. I am eager to get the dossier in, as that is when the 6-9 month time clock to get our court date starts counting down. Realistically, it will take at least two months before it's ready.
Each day that goes by we grow more eager to meet our new daughter. We are jealous of all the time we are "missing" from her. We do trust in the Lord's timing, nevertheless, it is very hard to be so far away, in time and space, from our sweet, darling little girl. We haven't seen any new pictures, or really heard much of an update at all, but hopefully soon.
One thing that makes this process easier is our supportive family and our sisters and brothers in Christ. We have received contributions of money, help, items for garage sale, encouraging words, prayers and cards. It all helps so, so much. Thank you all. We love you!
Our kids at home are doing great, Lu is turning 7 on Sunday!!! Harry broke another pair of glasses, but continues to amaze us with his vocabulary, intelligence and love for life...and cars. Finn will be getting hearing aids soon, but he's actually doing really great, he's hearing things he's not supposed to:) And I heard him singing Let It Go today. Super cute.
LuLu picked out her first present to her sister today. It's a pink, sparkly tiara headband.
I heard "Spirit Speaks" by All Sons and Daughters on Pandora today. It was timely. Two of my favorite lines...
"To every word you speak, I'll go where you will lead
To love the least of these, is my greatest offering"
Yes, yes it is. My greatest offering, loving the least (littlest), one at a time.
