I want to start this blog update with a thank you to our church family and community of friends! You have gathered around us showing God's love through giving, praying, and walking with us as we navigate this adoption journey as a family. We would never want to do this without you.
We are fully in what I call the waiting game. We have done all that we can do in submitting paperwork, having fingerprints done, paying fees, and now we just continue to wait. We need to hear from the US government that our application to be adoptive parents has been approved which will allow us to send all of our information off to Rwanda.
We did hear from our agency that a family a little ahead of us in the process of adopting from Rwanda has taken the last major step of getting visa approval for their child. We rejoice with them and are happy to know that this means Rwanda has taken all necessary steps for adoptions from there to be approved by the US government. This works in our favor so that there will not be delays when the time comes for our visa approval. Thank you Lord for answered prayer!!
We are over halfway to our fundraising goal which humbles us and reminds us of God's constant faithfulness and how He uses people to accomplish His purposes, big or small.
Please continue to pray with us that God would move mountains! We have not stopped praying that Idu will be able to come home with us from our trip. We know that this is a BIG request, but nothing is too big for our God. If it is not God's timing that Idu come home then, please pray for all of our hearts in this transition and waiting. May He be glorified in our waiting and in Idu's homecoming!
My baby boy,
While I can't hold you, I pray the one who is snuggles you with love.
While I can't wipe your tears or learn your cries, I pray the one who does comes quickly when you need her.
While I can't hear your laugh, I pray that there are many things that bring you joy.
While I can't tuck you in bed at night, I pray that you get rest for your body and soul.
While I can't feed you and know your favorite foods, I pray that God will keep your tummy filled.
While we wait to offer you all the benefits of family, we pray that God holds you near and surrounds you with His protection and love.
We are coming soon!
Love,
Mommy
