Update!

We were informed by our social worker yesterday that we are #24 on the "dossier waiting list".  She said that the way they do the waiting list is by numbering dossiers as they arrive in Ethiopia.  This gives us some idea as to the number of families in front of us.  Not all families in front of us are requesting the same age/gender of children.  When our dossier reached Ethiopia, they were hopeful that referrals would come at 3-6 months. Lately, referrals have been on the longer side of that estimate to become "paperwork ready" and are averaging about 5-6 months (a few families waited 7 months - mostly due to specific age/gender requests).  This is actually somewhat of a relief for our family because now we have a better idea of when we will get our referral.  The most amazing part of her email was when she said they have referred 7 children to 7 families in the last two weeks!  This gave me chills knowing that there are SEVEN LESS orphans!  How awesome is that!!!

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

 

Apple

 $40
This would make a great teacher gift!

Snowman

 $40
Can use any color ribbon to match your decor.

Poem that touched my heart

This morning I stumbled upon this poem.  Needless to say it left me in tears.

KISSES IN THE WIND    (The Waiting Child's Lullabye)

I hold you in my heart and touch you in my dreams.
You are here each day with me, at least that's how it seems.

I know you wonder where we are... what's taking us so long.
But remember child, I love you so and God will keep you strong.

Now go outside and feel the breeze and let it touch your skin...
Because tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God hold you in His hand until I can be with you.
I promise you, my darling, I'm doing all that I can do.

Very soon, you'll have a family for real, not just pretend.
But for tonight, just as always, I blow you kisses in the wind.

May God wrap you in His arms and hold you very tight.
And let the angels bring the kisses that I send to you each night.

--- © Pamela Durkota, written for Josh

Right now this is where we are in the adoption journey.  We are just waiting....  They say it could be any day now that we find out who are child will be.  I know that God already knows who this child is and knows exactly when the timing is right.  
"Love is never tired of waiting."1 Corinthians 13:4

I made a new Christmas wreath last night.