NEWS!..Timing is EVERYTHING!

We finally have news from USCIS; an officer called asking us for our social security numbers, and together we set up a Biometric appointment that would work for us! YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! July 10th, at 3pm is our appointment, its the day before my mom's wedding...but hey it works! Finally! I thought we did something wrong! After we are cleared with the fingerprints, she said we shouldn't be waiting much longer to receive the I 171! Sighhhhhh, I truly feel as though there are no coincidences in life, God has everything timed perfectly for us.

Another specific case of perfect timing, would be my trying to rush Noah's potty business along so that I won't have two kids in diapers. Noah refused my plan..until now! Just yesterday he said "Mommmmmyyy...KAKA..." and I took him to the potty, where he did it! Thinking that it was going to be a one night thing, he again today let me know that he had potty business, but he didn't quite make peepee in time...it is still A+ effort in my books;)

On my naughty list on the other hand, is my husband Freddy! I had to return the shirts I bought for the wedding; cause, I had a feeling that they were the wrong choice. So I needed Freddy, to help me find the perfect attire. Of course, he whined and fumbled and complained..he's 40 years old! Naughty! I put up with his nonsense and was able to find something nice, but I am stressed out and I am sure glad I got good news today!

WE ARE GETTING FINGERPRINTED..WHICH MEANS WE TOO, ARE ON OUR WAY! PRAISE GOD!







Thanks a lot guys, for all your help and great comments & advice!

Have a Blessed Day:)

BOUGHT FURNITURE!

Prettiest little furniture ever caught my eye today..fit for a doll!

I think people usually paint first, but for some reason I was compelled to buy furniture. It was an amazing deal, and its a mommy's dream for her little girl, to have such a room;)

I don't know what Hope is going to be like, or look like..but whoever she is, she is going to be my little dream come true. I already have her locked up deep in my heart. I pray God protects her & watches over her, till we reach her.

I love you God so much..thank you for another awesome, love filled day!

AMEN
xox

Were Gonna Do It!!!!!

START THE BABY ROOM THAT IS...WINK*

Hope's Room...Currently.

I have decided that I will begin organizing and preparing Hope's room! It is now a toy/computer room and just looks AWFUL! It is such a big space, with beautiful glass doors that lead into the balcony outside. When we bought this house, I just knew it was going to be full of children, and I knew that this room was going to be very special...little girl special;)

So here is the before pix.

Typing to GOD

My pastor told us a story the other day about dealing with our anger & frustrations the right way..God's way.

Sometimes we don't know what that is when we are warped by our emotions. Soon after, we usually fail to deliver, because we were so blinded by anger or jealousy, or whatever it was that came over us and blurred our decision making capabilities.

My pastor said, because he was once so angry at a friend one day, he couldn't find the means of falling on his knees and asking God first...but, he instead did find the strength to sit at his desk quietly, and began to type to God!
He typed all his questions & reasons for being angry, and finally he was able to leave it there on the monitor, for God to answer...in which he did soon after!

God is also with the times, he is above everything..don't ever think for a minute that he isn't watching or listening to what you need.

He granted solomon the things that he needed and the things that he didn't even know he was going to want or need.

Prayers

These last couple of months have taught me so much; when it comes to God.
I have learned how important God's timing is, and how important it is to never stop talking to him. I also have learned, about the strength of prayer...and how much stronger it is when we are all united & together praying.

I want to write down some people's names on my blog, so that maybe you can help too. Help us reach God together and pray for some adoptive parents.

'Andrew' (you just received your boy from Kazak..I pray for a safe return, and a brand new beginning for your family..God Bless).

'Angie' (I pray that your daugher gets ready to come home, and that you will be hopping on a plane real soon to meet her, finally!)

'Anna' (You have been of great help to me, and I thank you for that. I thank God for introducing us, I pray you receive your child whoever he/she may be).

'Lynn' (I feel like I may have met a forever friend, and I pray you reach your children as safely as possible and that God leads you the whole way through, so that your journey may be peaceful as well as wonderful..no more disapointments here!)

'Adrienne' (I pray that you will be Blessed with as many children as God desires for you & your family!).

'Dennis' (I have fallen in love with you & your family; and I wanna pray for them & pray for you..forever).

'Our children' (God please let us do your will to Glorify you Lord; please protect these motherless babies, and guide us so that we can complete your plan).


In Jesus' Precious Name...AMEN.

Another denied grant letter....

GROAAAAAAAANING!!!!

I saw that an envelope in the mailbox today, was from one of the grants we applied to..my hopes wern't too high, besides it still wasn't what I really want (USCIS I- 171)!
I opened it up because, atleast it was something adoption related..but it was a single letter stating that there is just not enough funds to go around.
I understand that; our adoption is in God's hands, and God alone will provide.

Sometimes it is so hard to not think about our adoption though..I hate the suspense, the uncertainty. You'd think I would be occupied enough; today while cleaning all I can sense aside from the Clorox, was my mind racing with thoughts about everything! The baby's room (its so ugly now), the furniture, the disorganization in my home, when my daughter starts school, her name (if we are certain about it being Hope), uhmm what else..oh yes, 'the what ifs' don't you love them? What if we don't end up getting a daughter...how dumb am I going to feel with an empty pink room? WHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

Now for the positives:

1.)We are doing everything that we can possibly can to make this adoption dream a reality!

2.) Today I watched my eldest son receive an award for reading 100 books in single school year..yeahhhh! I am so proud!

3.) My middle child Mackenzie, is so anxious to start Kindergarten.

4.) Noah my youngest son; is a chatterbox, and is building his vocabulary by the minute!
5.) We unoffically adopted my neighbors cats...guess its still God's work?

6.) My mother surprised me last Sunday, by attending church...ahhhhhh what a Blessing from God! Thank you Lord, for answering my prayers!

7.) My neighbor says she wants to give me furniture for our baby girl..sweet!

8.) I am going shopping tomorrow with my sis to buy a dress for our mother's wedding..cool!
9.) I am getting a lot better at speaking/reading Russian!

10.) Freddy & I are spending a lot more time together..oouhhh la la...wink*