Standing in Awe...

All of you who have supported us in one way or another are my gems. I can't thank you enough for all the prayers, words of encouragement, reading of the blog, financial support and more. When Ron and I started our adoption, we didn't expect any financial help at all. We certainly didn't ask for it for prideful reasons. Ron's salary is a comfortable one. Yes, we have debt that we aren't proud of, but we're comfortable living paycheck to paycheck. In our minds, we would sell our land and our home, pay for the adoption, and downsize. God had a different plan.

I've told you that I didn't know why God wouldn't allow our property or our home to sell so that we could have the funds for this adoption. I believe he has answered me. I think He wants to erase every ounce of pride within us in order to fill us with humility so that He may somehow use us?? Or maybe because I am just so darn stubborn that He wants to break that spirit in me to rebuild me.

It is my prayer this day that you all would know Him as I have grown to know Him-and even more. That you would stand in awe as I do today....


xoxox
Shannon

Amazed

This morning I stand here amazed as I type this to you.

I opened the mail today to find a letter from a former high school mate who recently read this blog. She enclosed a generous donation and encouraging words for me to 'follow my heart'. Because she followed her own heart, we are getting closer to getting our son! I am always amazed--as I have said before--of the people that God uses to bless this adoption. And by the way these people follow His prompting! Especially at this time of year, when people are financially strapped! You'll never know what it means to us...now I get to change the progress meter...lol

I can't wait to get him home! I am praying that USCIS will hurry up. It's been 2 weeks since I sent the paperwork and check to them--still haven't heard anything. As soon as they send the approval--I can send the dossier to China!!! Please hurry, USCIS!!!!

God Bless!!

It's Over...

...Deer season, that is. woo hooo!!!! Finally, my social worker called me to tell me that the papers are on their way! They were sent to her today-she notarized them and sent them to me....can't BEGIN to tell you what a relief that is!

Ron took our MD docs to Towson today for the county seal...then off to Annapolis on Thursday for the state seal! I sent the Virginia documents to Richmond for their state seal...and now I am waiting on the USCIS to send me the approval so that I can get PA docs authenticated! Please pray for swift transactions....PLEASE!!! So close now!!!!

I love you all!!!!!