Sent Dossier off for Apostilles!!!!

Well guys, I finally got the courage to make up my mind, with God's assistance of course, we sent off our Dossier!

This morning I woke up strong & confident that God was going to guide me & feed me. No longer was I going to fumble & moan about what I should do, God just worked it right through me. I must have counted the papers & pics like ten times, my fingers shakingly moving through the papers, making sure all T's were crossed, and all was notarized.

I pray that it gets to its destination in one peice and that no corrections will need to be made. If everyone else can do it..so can I!

The I 171H has not yet arrived, but I am no longer going to sweat it, because I am sure it will arrive when it is time. We probably will not travel till the fall, anyway, so let it take its sweet time getting here!

Also, to confirm this was a Blessed day; we got a phone call from a grant adoption ministry, updating our application and asking us how it is they can help! WOW..I was floating on air! Lord you did it again..you pulled the carpet from under my feet. Thank you dear God, for everything my Heavenly Father. All is truly possible through you! Soon I too, will be glowing my all too familiar pregnancy glow (expecting our Russian princess). Wonder how it is going to differ from carrying boys?

I want to thank so many of the adoptive mothers from my agency who have helped me through this painful process..wink*.

God Bless guys!

Mother in many Languages

Adoption Fundraiser

We didn't even know your name
But we loved you just the same
we prayed and we dreamed
of the day we would meet
This special little person
who would make our lives complete
You needed someone to care for you
We needed someone to love

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RAFFLE...

As you know we are nearing the time when we will send out our Dossier, and hopefully that will follow with a quick referral..but it does get expensive especially in Moscow..so a dear friend of mine has made a raffle for our adoption, the jewlery she makes is all handmade, unique and of very high quality. It means a lot to us; if you share an interest in this jewelry Design, buy a raffle and own this original peice!

Good Luck & God Bless!

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..and a very big thank you in believing in our cause...MUAHHHHH!

All about Worries..

Hey Guys!

I told myself I was not going to post unless I had news; which, I do not have..I am quite down because USCIS did not even cash my check yet..so I guess I am no where near getting my fingerprints or I 171 yet-sux!

I know I am so ridiculous for running outside to check the mailbox everyday..I am not even waiting for a referral yet and I am an anxious mess! I have my Dossier ready sans I 171..so its still a no go until then. I can get things apostilled, but what is the point if I do not have that last peice of importance? I am sure glad I have my sister near by to keep me distracted or I'd be insane. I know everybody is going through their ups and downs especially in these hard times..I should be happy and feel blessed that my only stressor is this these days.

I sure got a lot of important, loving & supportive people in my life, and I guess that is all that matters;)

I have not received any word of any grants or loan opportunities, but I pray for some sign that we will be ok financially for this adoption.

Matthew 6:31-34

31 So do not worry, saying, "what shall we eat?" or "what shall we drink?" or "what shall we wear?"
32 For the paguns run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.
33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

So what if we worry?

We worry because we look at what we can do and not on what God can do through us. Worrying is an act of disbelief, mistrust and doubt on God's sovereignty and power! He said through the prophet Jeremiah, "I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me? Jeremiah 32:27".

What the Lord Promises

The Heavenly Father knows what you need even before you ask Him. Yes, you read it right! He already KNOWS what you need.

I HAVE MY PASSPORT!

I finally got my American passport..YEAHHHHHH!

It got here in only one week! Wow that is God's timing! Okay, so it's not my best picture..but its me:)

Speaking of pictures, check out Dad & Mack, hanging out in the 'Boys Club House' no girls allowed..sucks being pushed around here.

Also, the garage sale was a success..we didn't make as much as the last one, but I wasn't as prepared either..we kind of just threw it together and made it happen; and we got through somehow..and went home happy!

Thank You God!

AMEN
XOX

Yard Sale;)

Okay guys we are getting ready to do yard sale # 2...GROANNNNN! On Saturday, April 25-we will begin at 7am and end around 1-2pm. Hope the weather permits it, as it is very necessary because we are sending off our Dossier in May!

I feel weak just thinking about being on my feet and trying to keep things organized and people happy/pleased..yikes.

Freddy did get a part time job for this adoption, so that we wouldn't have to do yard sales..guess he feels sorry for me..I feel sorry for him..but he seems happy and thinks its no big deal...sigh when your in love all is possible;)

Speaking of love, I guess sending off our Dossier will be our Anniversary present this coming May (8 years). We will go out and eat and hopefully celebrate (God willing) that we are on our way to getting a little girl of our very own.

Forgive me if my posts these days are a little spacey, I am a little dazed and confused. I really am trying to pull together; but in between day dreams and getting my kids to school (the daily war at our house), and our kids' karate lessons, and family parties..I feel like its endless work. I mean Don't even get me started on the details of the house's situation!

Today I sent off our marriage certificate to the secretary of state of Nevada for an apostille..should be interesting, my first experience at the whole apostille thing.

Wish me luck..hope I did it right!

James 1:5

If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.