Anyone else feel like their summer has just FLOWN by? Nick and I find ourselves desperately trying to hold onto as much of it as we can and find ourselves wishing we could add on another 12 weeks or more. We have vacations to plan, people to host, places to go, adoption paperwork to conquer, yardwork... the list is unending.
You may have noticed it's been a bit quiet here over the last several months. We had a pretty rough winter. That caused us to shift our focus on just getting through each day for a while. Spring came and with it came a new sense of hope and some much needed refreshment. Yes, we're still marching forward with our adoption. Yes, there is a lot of paperwork involved. And yes, we both really dislike paperwork.
Our goal is to be starting our home study this fall. We've got a few more details to iron out before that can happen, but we are excited to have a deadline to be aiming for. A target to shoot at. A goal. I'm reminded constantly with this process and with my business that a goal requires intentional steps. It isn't just going to happen. It takes work.
It's also been about a year now since I started this adventure with Jamberry and to say the Lord has blessed is an understatement! I so appreciate all my customers and supporters who have allowed this business to flourish. It is SO much fun and so rewarding as I know this adventure is going to be able to fund the bulk of our adoption. WHAT?! That honestly blows me away and causes tears more than I care to admit. What a blessing to find out about this company through a friend and see how the Lord is working.
It's also so very humbling to be on the receiving end of financial gifts from family and friends who are backing us and helping care for orphans through their gift. It is just so amazing to see the Lord work in ways we couldn't have imagined.
Keep praying for us. We neeeed those prayers. Pray for us to be intentional in getting things done, to be wise with our time, to be saving as much as we can, and pray for the kiddos we will bringing home. Pray that ultimately God would be glorified through us in all of us. Thanks!
