Speaking of joy....we had two HUGE blessings today. First, traveling families got home yesterday and two have already promised pictures of referred babies/children within the day. I can't tell you how many times I've already checked the computer since I read that. Second, we got a blessing that just about knocked our socks off.
Last night we got a text from the lead pastor at Crossroads asking for our remaining adoption expenses. Then, at church this morning, he had Karl get up and speak about our little one (I wish I could have shown pictures!) and what the plan was for the next couple of months. Pastor Marc went on to ask for the congregation's financial help and pledged $1000.00 from his publishing company personally. He said very eloquently that we cannot save the continent of Africa, but we can save this one child. Because of his generosity and desire to help, and the generosity of our church family, we are now $4000+ closer to having the adoption paid for!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!!! When Karl and I started this journey, we thought we would be repaying the bank for several years. Now, that will not be the case. Again, PRAISE THE LORD!!!!
Thank you to all of you who have given so generously to us. In monetary ways, as well as with your prayers and words of encouragement and time and in other ways....we are blown away by the goodness of God shown through His people! We are also pumped because this giving to us personally will also allow us to give more generously to the Transition Home where referred America World children/babies go as well as the orphanages that America World helps support. Because of the worldwide food crisis, Ethiopia is in dire straits, and the orphanages and Transition Home are also having a shortage of essential items. We plan on filling two tubs full of donations, much of which will be formula, vitamins, and other requested items. We will keep you posted on this as the time grows closer.
Again, thanks for everything! I will try to get back to posting the "Hope Lives" study tomorrow and we'll just be a week behind. I'm sure you all understand a little lapse in the plan :)

Red Letters campaign- Adoption Journal
6 comments:
I love the name!!! Can't wait to see pictures...and how amazing that your church was so generous. Congratulations!
Praise the Lord!!! Oh I can't wait until you can post the pic so I can look at that adorable little face whenever I want.:) Josh was asking when he would get too see and I told him he should've been here on Wednesday.:) Hope to see you soon.
Love Ya.
I also love the name! We are planning on doing 2 middle names too!
God is so good. I am so happy for you. :)
Dan,
I've been celebrating with you and am sooo excited for you. She'll come next year to the annual I am hoping. What a journey. You are LOVED and Selah is already loved by many!!! Go God!!
I'm so pumped for you guys!!! Congrats! :-)
Danielle,
I love her name! It is beautiful, just like her....I really hope I get to love on her in just a little over a week!!
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