Its 2014 already! That means I can say NEXT YEAR we start paperwork to bring home our newest family member! There is so much to be done! But we are making baby steps! This spring, Jeremy and I get our passports, we still plan on letting Natanya do her bake sale! And hopefully we will figure out some more fundraisers! (Anyone need their house cleaned???)
Waiting is not easy for me. Especially since I keep receiving info via email, on little boys that need Mommy's. Their eyes look so sad even if they happen to have smiles on their faces... I just want to wrap my arms around them so they know that they are wanted by someone. Some of these kids are completely healthy, and are passed up because they are older than 3 years old. Some are passed up because they are labeled "special needs". Some of these special needs are considered serious in Ethiopia, but are considered mild here in the states. Examples of these special needs can include: vision impairments, (aka needing glasses), rashes, (like eczema), asthma, and fungal infections. Such minor issues, and can be treated so easily if someone would just look past the label of "special needs".
For now I just have to trust that the Lord will take care of our child. And that He will bring that child to us as soon as possible. I have to wait upon the Lord.
Wait with hope for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Yes, wait with hope for the LORD. Psalm 27:14
Don't forget! We still have our coffee fundraiser up and running as well!
https://justlovecoffee.com/about/beneficiary/faithlikecoffeebeans/
