We were on a waiting list to even apply to our program (for 2 months and 20 days - not that I was counting... or checking my email obsessively multiple times a day...), and we were just given the OKAY to APPLY yesterday!
We want to enlist your prayer support now. Pray that we would seek God's direction in every decision. Pray that God prepares our hearts for parenthood. Pray that God is even now comforting our future child and his/her birth parents.
Um, additionally, the cost of international adoption is pretty overwhelming, so we are going to start fundraising soon. So, you could maybe prayerfully consider a donation, too.
With every inch forward, my heart just feels like bursting!
We want to enlist your prayer support now. Pray that we would seek God's direction in every decision. Pray that God prepares our hearts for parenthood. Pray that God is even now comforting our future child and his/her birth parents.
Um, additionally, the cost of international adoption is pretty overwhelming, so we are going to start fundraising soon. So, you could maybe prayerfully consider a donation, too.
With every inch forward, my heart just feels like bursting!
You can visit our adoption blog here for more stories about how God led us to this decision.
If you have any questions at all - please feel free to ask. Just know that once I start talking about adoption, I might not shut up.
P.S. WE ARE ADOPTING!!!!!!
If you have any questions at all - please feel free to ask. Just know that once I start talking about adoption, I might not shut up.
P.S. WE ARE ADOPTING!!!!!!
I AM SOOOO EXCITED!! I love you and I am praying for you in this exciting time in your life! :D
ReplyDeleteah! so fun! so adorable! praying :)
ReplyDeletecongrats!!
ReplyDeleteSO SO excited for you and Doug! Happy we get to do this together and support each other throughout the way. Praying for you on this exciting adventure. You're going to be an incredible mom!
ReplyDelete:o) i love it. and i love you. we are here for you the entire way. god bless you both and this journey. so much love to you. xoxo
ReplyDeletei gasped. then i looked at the third photo and "awwww"ed. then i explained to my husband that my friend, well, blog friend, was adopting from ethiopia. HOORAY! and congrats to you & doug! :)
ReplyDeleteOmg!that is so exciting. You are going to love parenthood
ReplyDeleteSo, so excited for you!! Yay - I am so happy!!! Will be praying lots & lots. We love you! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteAlso - love, love that Zoo is in the photo shoot!
amazing amazing amazing. i kinda wanna squeal for you...beyond excited for you fine folks. lovely announcement. and also love that zoo is in it!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you Rachel. I can tell by reading you are beaming, and in that will be an incredible mother. :)
ReplyDeleteNo kidding I have been waiting for a "we're going to adopt" announcement for a really long time! I've just had some kind of feeling but always thought it would be really strange and really butting in to say something about it, haha. I'm so excited for this new journey for you guys-I am praying!
ReplyDeleteamazing news!! so exciting! will be keeping you guys in my prayers!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Sending lots of prayers!
ReplyDeletethis is so incredibly amazing guys!! i'm so excited and will definately be praying for you both and your future little one whereever he/she may be <3
ReplyDeleteHOORAYYYY!!!!! With you thru bloglove all the way :)
ReplyDeleteI love this so much!!! And you guys! Prayers and support will be with you the whole way! Cannot wait to meet the newest Parton!
ReplyDeletecongratulations!!! That is amazing news! So excited for you over here!!!! Can't wait to hear more
ReplyDeletelove the pictures---LOVE the update---love how God is moving in your life.
ReplyDeletecan we be neighbors?
(praying we'll be back in Michigan in a year :) )
i can't wait for future play dates!
love, em
Hurray! Congratulations! I'm super excited for you two, and will definitely be praying for your journey! :)
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Rachel,
ReplyDeleteMy heart is so happy for you and Doug as you embark on this journey. I can only imagine what God is doing in your hearts and lives preparing you for this. You're in our prayers.
Melanie