Well, sadly, my brother and sister in law did not pass court today. They have a sweet little boy, Fisher, (who is just a doll by the way) who is waiting to come home. He turns one in January and when they found out he wouldn't be home by Christmas, they were thinking he'd be home for his birthday. But, it doesn't look like that will be the case. There is some good news out of this however. They are also on the wait list for an infant girl and they have moved up to the first in line! They are wondering if maybe Zion, the name they've given her, and Fisher could come home together. It'd be awesome if God would work it out that way. If not, we're still not going to question Him. He created these little ones and has a perfect plan for their lives.
After finding out about Scott and Heidi, I received a letter from my SW saying we are THIRD on the list!! Yes, THIRD. I can't believe it!!!! Really. I even emailed her back and asked her to check again b/c I thought there were more people in front of us. :) All of a sudden it seems so close, such a reality. I've really been gearing up for a long wait. We started at number 14, then 12, then 11. Things just seemed to be moving so slow. I know it could still take a little while. But, THIRD!!! Wow. Tears of joy. :)
This comes on a good day. The first day we're all feeling better finally. Yes, everyone (except Bart) caught the flu bug. Yuck. I haven't felt that bad in quite a while. So, I have some posting to catch up on. Unfortunately, I have lots of laundry, cooking, and cleaning, to catch up on too. :)
11 comments:
YEAH!!! I still just cannot believe it-3rd?!? That is so great. Get out the pink!!!
Wow, I had forgotten Scott and Heidi were adopting 2 from Ethiopia...wow, if that would work out that way (for them to bring them both home at the same time- how awesome would that be?!?!)
AND congrats- THIRD?! Wonderful news!
Thanks for the updates, I've been meaning to talk to you and Heidi. I can't believe Bart (so far) stayed away from the flu bug, too lucky. You, on the other hand, I felt so sorry for. Glad to hear you are all feeling better and have good news too.
janelle...i read your blog and have keeping up on your adoption process. i will definitely be praying for your family and scott and heidi.
thanks for posting the updates.
Whoa!!! You're kidding me!!! 3rd - that's awesome! With how fast you've moved up that list, it definitely won't be long! Yep - get out that pink!
YEAH!!!! That is SO exciting! So thankful that things are finally moving along!
Yikes, we better start shopping for beds for the boys so we can give you your crib back!
Praying for Scott and Heidi.....this journey can be so hard to understand at times....praying!
SO EXCITING ABOUT being 3rd!!!!
3rd! That is great. You will be at the top of the list. I am so happy for you guys.
3rd!! That is so exciting!! I am sure the waiting has been really hard!! It will be here before you know it!!
janell, can you believe that i only found out that you guys were adopting this weekend at kory and megan's? i feel pathetical.
so glad you're progressing on the journey! congrats!
~shar
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