Dossier wrapping up

Trip to Portland last week to have our biometric fingerprints done and our Psych Eval done... results... we are not criminals... and we have been deemed "psychologically sound"!!! AWESOME!!!

We have just a few more documents to get completed/turned in and notarized... then we can mail our huge box of documents - fancy title--Dossier... into our agency!!!

Next step.... wait for the referral!

Papers, Papers and more Papers

We are still in the midst of creating our Dossier that we will send to Children of All Nations at the end of June... my gosh... who knew you could even collect this many pieces of paper!!! We are thrilled to finally have our FBI Biometric fingerprints appointment in Portland -- AND to finally have found someone to do our Psych Eval! YES... We have to have a psych eval !!!! A bit nervous about that... but this doctor comes highly recommended by the social worker that did our home study...so that brings a bit of relief. Walking into the Immigration building in South Portland next thursday will be so exciting... and nerve-wracking too. This "dream" is slowly but surely becoming our reality... our child is out there waiting!

Abundant Blessings!

The Fund-Raiser was amazing... a time of fellowship and community... family, food and laughter!! We had a goal in mind for this event. Our next payment due the end of June is $4700.00. We exceeded that and now have a start on saving for the next payment. We again are in awe of God's hand moving in this journey. More and more we know without a doubt, that being parents of a child from Haiti is God's plan for us. Thank you to all those that donated auction items, time, food and to those that came out to support us... we are more than blessed....

Fund-Raising

The cost of adoption is overwhelming.. expensive... and seems to be out of our reach... just when we think it can't happen and begin to doubt or fear that the funds just won't come through... God reminds us how big He is, how good He is and just how faithful He is......

Both of our families have been working so hard and steadfast on our upcoming Fund-Raising Dinner and Silent Auction that is scheduled on 4/15/11. The support and generosity from our friends, families and the community is simply amazing. We can't wait for Friday night and have the chance to share our story and give God all the glory! He is so faithful and meets ALL our needs!

what is in a name

Maison des Enfants de Dieu-- translation... House of God's children. That is the name of the orphanage where our child will come from. Might seem like a small detail or small piece of information ... but it means so much to us!

Things, they are a moving.....

So much has happened since my last post...

WOW... such a whirlwind of activity...

We are working through collecting the MOUNTAINS of paperwork required to complete our Dossier... (deadline for submission is 6/30/11). We have completed the required visits with the social worker for our home study and what a blessing that was. She was so friendly and sweet. What a joy to meet with her and open up about this journey and why we decided to adopt from Haiti. We are currently re-doing a medical form for our home study... a small bump in the road.... but "this too shall pass". Other than getting that medical form resubmitted, we have ourselves an approved home study. The home study is a huge part of this journey and can't wait for it to be final !!! The we move onto immigration paperwork, fingerprints, power of attorney papers, reference letters... and more!

It's amazing to be walking this walk of blind faith... moving toward parenthood. I know that I already feel like a mom. I do not know if we will be paired with a boy or girl... what their age will be... what kind of personality they will have... or what their background is... but the love that I have in my heart is amazing! God is opening my heart and my husbands heart to more than I ever dreamed possible!

We are currently planning a fund-raising dinner and silent auction for April 15th, 2011. (STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!). We also have been linked up with www.soapandcotton.com James & Alicia Taubin's soap and knitting company, great ministry and great products... check them out!!!! We have the money to finish the home study and to cover the immigration paperwork, but the last big payment we submit with our Dossier in June is $4500.00 and that we have yet to raise. Plus travel money as we'll be invited to go to Haiti after we are paired with our child and then back again to pick up our child at the completion of this journey. The financial need seems so great and overwhelming... but we serve a God that promises that He will complete the good work He started... and we walk in that promise!!! Please be in prayer for us in regards to the financial needs.

Thanks for reading... thanks for your support... and your prayers!

Walk by faith, and not by sight

One step at a time!

We have submitted our home study packet and wait to hear from St. Andre's to call and schedule our home visit and interviews.... We find ourselves anxious about this step, as you can not move forward without an approved home study. We are trying to just remember that God has called us to this journey, and He is a faithful God and will provide what we need, when we need it.

Last week marked the year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti. The news footage is getting harder and harder to watch. We know that our child is there waiting for us. We do not know who they are yet, but our hearts are there with them. Please keep praying for all the children in Haiti and the people as they continue to rebuild.