Saturday, September 26, 2009

The Beginning of the Journey

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQjObgmNbmE

We saw this video at Winter Jam in 2007. It was the final confirmation from God that started us on our adoption journey. We'd felt that He was calling us to do this for several months, and when we watched this video we knew it was time. Thank you, God, for inspiring us to start this journey. Through the bumps in the road, the twists and the turns, He's been there. I'm so blessed to bring Rinnah into my home. Yes, every child deserves a home, but I'm being given much more than I deserve as well. Rinnah will bless me far more than I will ever bless her. :)Read More

Friday, September 25, 2009

I-800 Approval


YAY!! It came today. Another milestone to celebrate, another reason to be so grateful for God's blessings in our life. Now we wait for TA (Travel Approval.) I'm hoping and praying it comes quickly. I am so ready to hold my baby girl!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Registering for My Shower


The wonderful ladies at my church are giving me a baby shower. I registered today at Babies R Us. It was so much fun! And I'm so thankful for all the suggestions given to me by other adoptive parents. Thanks, ladies!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

Our LOA Has Arrived


YIPPEEEE!!!! We are moving closer to our baby girl in China. We should be traveling in 11-13 weeks. We are so blessed, and we are giving all the glory to God. His hand has been so evident throughout this whole process. He is so good!

Self-Care That's Not So Fun

As promised in my previous post, I am now going to talk about self-care that's not so much fun. This kind of self-care involves thin...