Celebrating Twice

16 years + 1 year & countingToday we are celebrating 16 years of marriage. I can't even begin to share how much Jeremy means to me. We've had some hard times but I have to say as long as I'm going through them with him, I'm OK. We have always come out OK. This whole process has been one of those difficult things but we have done it together and I'm so thankful. I love going through life with him. I could probably gush about him until everyone is rolling their eyes and gagging so I won't. I am just truly thankful for the man that God has blessed me with.
Today is not only the anniversary of our marriage, it is also the one year anniversary of our papers being approved in Colombia. So we officially have been "waiting" for our children for one year. We are happy about that. Every day that goes by brings us one day closer to holding them in our arms. We can't wait!In the last couple of months we have had our home study amended, edited and sent in. We have traveled to West Virginia to have our fingerprints done bio metrically again. Not sure why they expire... really doesn't make sense to me, but it had to be done so we did it. So home study is done, finger prints are done, anniversary is here and now we just get to wait again... mostly. I received a letter from homeland security today stating that our home study was missing a couple vital bits of information so we'll have to get that corrected and sent in but really shouldn't be any big deal.

So while I am thankful for every minute... every second I have with Jeremy.... I/we are so looking forward to our precious little children coming home. We thank the Father every day for keeping them safe and well cared for until we can see their sweet little faces. As always, we are so thankful for your prayers, love & support!!!

Home Study

We have a follow up/updating home study on Monday. It is with the same agency but with a new lady. So hoping that all goes well. Working on a few other bits of paperwork for updating as well but other then that, nothing much going on.

Jeremy is in the busy session on his business and we are very thankful for that. We also leave for vacation toward the end of June so we are really looking forward to that.

More Paperwork

I guess we get to do some more paperwork. It will be a year of waiting in July and some of our papers will expire. My agency told me to go ahead and get started on updating them in May but I decided to get started in April instead. You just never know how long some things will take. We get to have another home study visit, update our medical & financial records, do more finger printing and some other things. It shouldn't be too bad.

Jeremy and I have been really praying over the finances for the adoption and just keep praying for God's favor. In the last few weeks, out of no where, we have had a couple friends send us checks for the adoption. What a blessing and a encouragement from God that He has not and will not forget us. The adoption and all the finances are in His hands. One of the checks was exactly the amount that our home study revisions will cost. God is SO good. I so appreciate how He uses people to bless others and can tell them exactly what is needed.

Some exciting news about Jeremy's business... Enigma Productions. Aaron (Jeremy's business partner) & Jeremy have moved into a building in downtown Radford. It has been recently renovated and is really cute. Just perfect for the guys. They are having a Grand Opening on Saturday, April 17th at 10:30am. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony and little party after. Hope you can join us! It is so great to see where the Lord has taken them. To see them step out in faith & get this building! It's very exciting!

As always, we appreciate your prayers, love & support!

Grateful

As each day goes by and we continue to wait, I am grateful.
Grateful for the time with my husband.
Grateful for the love that we share.
Grateful for the love that is growing for our children.
Grateful for the time to prepare.
Grateful for the friendships we have.
Grateful for the continued blessings from the Lord.
Grateful for the hope that we have.
Grateful for our God that loves us enough to chose us for this purpose.