It Finally Happened!

It has been a long time since we have updated the blog.  Since February, a lot has happened in our family, but not much has happened with the adoption.  We had an amazing fundraiser in March (The Freezer Pleaser Fundraiser) and we were able to raise over $2,000 for the adoption.  We are so thankful for all those who participated in that fun event (and congratulations again to Mike and Christina Hornsby!).  At the end of March, my father passed away after a two-month illness.  He was so looking forward to meeting his new grandson.  As our family grieved the loss of my father, we looked forward with anticipation to the day that we would get good news that would change our lives forever.

As April came and went, there was really nothing new to report on our adoption.  We continued to wait patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for God to move in the situation and for Jynger (our case worker) to find the perfect little boy for us!

As we entered the month of May, we prayed, hoped and prayed some more that this would be the month that we would get a referral for our little boy.  As we waited, we were approached by some dear friends (the Dillhyon's) who wanted to do a Bar-B-Que fundraiser for us.  We had an amazing time at the event and we were so encouraged by all who came out to support us.

We also had another special friend who came out to share her adoption story.  Her story also led her to write two adoption books.  She sold her book and donated all of the proceeds to us!

All together, more than $3,000 was raised towards our adoption.  Words cannot even express how overwhelmed we are by the continued support of our family and friends!  The waiting can be unbearable at times, but God has sure blessed us with an amazing support system that always seems to make things go a little faster.

Oh yeah!  I almost forgot!  IT FINALLY HAPPENED!  In the midst of waiting, we received the email that we'd been hoping for.  An email that will change our lives forever.  We have been matched with the cutest little 2.5 year old boy!  We cannot give out much information on him at this time, but we are already in love with him!   No information has been given as to when we will travel, but the average time is around a year after matching.  Of course, we are praying that God will allow us to be an exception to this rule!

We are unable to show a picture at this time, but trust us, he is adorable!

Please pray for us as we begin the next steps of our adoption journey.  Also pray for little "M" (we will announce his name at a later date).  Pray that God will continue to hold him in His arms until we can hold him in ours.  Thank you all for your prayers and support and thank God for His amazing grace in and through this time!  AMAZED BY GRACE!  #AdoptionisRedemption