3 years...

It has been 3 years since God spoke to my heart in a profound way while attending a conference in St. Louis, MO. 3 years! (it was on Sept. 21, 2007). It's hard to believe it's been that long... but, in one sense I can't remember POST adoption stuff...

It's incredible that we are still waiting on travel dates... it's almost unreal that it's ever really going to happen... however, I know that God has a plan... and he will see this through!

A great friend loaned me the book, He still moves stones, by Max Lucado. I have had this book for months, but just read it this past week... it's amazing! I recommend it! I picked it up at the EXACT time I was supposed to... If you do read the book... turn to Chapter 5 first... it's AMAZING!
He brings out things in the word that I've never thought of before... and man of man this chapter was EXACTLY what I needed.
I would love to type it all our here... but, I won't do the chapter justice... you should just read it! Amazing book! I led a bible study/devotion last night at church over this very chapter... and man o man... couldn't stop the tears from rolling.

Our new LOI starts today. September 30th. We did hear on Monday that they needed a new form ~ updated differently...
and also I'm having to REDO about 3/4 of our dossier AGAIN.... back in March I asked if there was ok if I used a notary that expired on 10-9-10.... they asked in country staff, etc... and it was passed down to us that they could 'foresee NO problems with using that notary'... they stated that 'we should be home safe and sound with our boy(s) by that point'.... Oct. 9th is 9 days away... they informed us on Tues. that all the forms that that notary notarized will have to be redone...
hummm.... it's only 32 forms... @ $10 each....

I went to capitol on Tues. morning and was there when they opened the door @ 8am... got the new POA's completed and overnighted...
Headed back right after work today with the additional 27 forms.
This is the 5th time redoing these forms...
Looking on the positive side... I know how to do these.... I have redone them so many times it's insane...
I know who in town is a notary... if they are bonded... and when their commission expires..
My girls are SICK of going to the capitol.... (They do still play Sect. of State Office though!)... and the various people in town we need forms from have gotten smarter and smarter.. they now have the exact thing I needed saved on their computers..... it's honestly fairly simple to get all the updates now... however, it's answering ALL the ?'s about why we haven't gone yet that takes all the time.
I have my good and bad days... and sometimes while I'm trying to explain what all has happened to cause these delays I feel like screaming.... but, I also am HONORED. Honored that we have agreed to be obedient to our Savior... even when it's not been easy...
I know that there are so many people who had NO idea of the horrible statistics regarding orphans... and children worldwide.. until now.. I know that our story has touched people..
We've prayed all along that God would USE us... USE our story... OUR family.... in anyway possible for HIS glory!
Everything we do is for him... and to see his glory revealed in real and amazing ways!

So... on the day that our new LOI begins.... and starting year 3 of this AMAZING journey... I want to thank you... Thanks for the love and support... and to my precious little boy Gobble... PLEASE know Baby boy.. that we are coming to get you soon... rest in his hand... baby... we'll be there soon! All my love FOREVER~ Mama :)