Trying a different path

It's now been a year that we have been waiting to bring a second child into our family. We have had our ups and downs, but we have held on to God's faith. The past couple of weeks have been great with the teaching and gospel that God has provided. He seems to provide exactly what we need when we need it. One of my favorite verses in the bible reads: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Hebrews 11:1.

God is going to bring us a child.

I titled this post, Trying a different path, because we have decided to begin working with a Christian Adoption Consultants. Our only delay is that we must raise the $1950 fee due with their application to begin. This organization works with agencies all over the country and will help us through all aspects of the adoption. Here are some of the reasons they say families should use a consultant:

Here are some of the Benefits for using Christian Adoption Consultants:

• Shorter wait time - Our adoptions typically take less than 6-10 months! (This sounds good to us.)
• Referrals to Multiple agencies in adoption friendly states.
• Financial advice - Knowing the resources you have available to you as an adoptive couple will help you make sound, wise financial decisions and save you time and money.
• Education and guidance for your adoption - Our individual consultations and step by step reference manual will guide you from your first questions about adoption until your adoption is finalized.
• Higher level of protection and security from adoption fraud - Let the experts advise you on the warning signs and help you find the right agency and adoption situation for your family.

We are looking at ways to raise this fee and the remaining amount needed to complete our adoption. We know that whether it is a small fundraiser that raises $10 or a bigger one that raises $1000, it is all because of God and I know that He will give us EXACTLY what is needed and when.  His plan is perfect and He has a plan for our family. We just have to pray believing, trusting and FULLY having faith that it will be His perfect plan. "But let him ask in faith, nothing  wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord." James 1:6-7

Your prayers, thoughts, suggestions for fundraisers, donations or just being there for us are all greatly appreciated. We can not do this alone and we need the prayers of those we love.

More later,

Mandy