Adoption Update

Hi everyone!  I know it's been quite a while since our last post.  If you remember, we are currently taking a break because our family is in the process of adopting domestically.  Our homestudy is complete, but due to the fact that our baby could be here as soon as a few months, we do not feel like we can commit to making towels at this point.

If you would like to see what has taken place over the last few months, you can check out our adoption timeline on our family blog.  At this point our profile has been shown to five different birth mothers.  Of the five, three birth mothers have decided to parent rather than place their child for adoption.  The other two did not choose us.  This has not been too upsetting for us at this point because rejection is a huge part of this process.  As the months pass by, I am sure we will become more impatient, but we know that God is in control and His will and timing are absolutely, completely perfect. 

As you all know, adoption is very expensive...even domestic adoption.  Our adoption will cost between $15,000.00 and $24,000.00.  The number will vary depending on if the birth mother has medical insurance, is staying at the Lifeline home, etc.  Someone told me the other day that Lifeline is actually less expensive than a lot of other agencies. 

If you would like to support our adoption, the most important thing you can do is pray for us.  Please pray that we will be patient and trust God.  Even though we know he is in control, we are not any where close to perfect and sometimes let fear and doubt creep in.  Please pray that God will prepare us for the child that he has for us.  Please pray for the birth mother that chooses us.  Pray that God will give her complete peace in knowing that we will love and care for her baby to the very best of our ability...just like we do with Nate. 

For those of you that would like to do more than pray, you can support us by purchasing items from our "Support Our Adoption" page from our family blog.  God has given me the ability to sew and I want to use that gift to help pay for our adoption.  I hope to add more items in the future, but I am starting with camera strap covers.  These are perfect for any DSLR or SLR camera strap.  They are $12.00.  Shipping is $2.00, if needed.  All of the profits will go into our adoption account.

 

They are 22" long and 2" wide and will slide right over your existing strap. They are padded with fleece for comfort and are machine washable. These are the four different colors I am currently offering...

Coral

Blue/Green Paisley

Brown Floral

Orange/Pink Paisley

If you would like to order or have questions, please click here to email me.  Please put "camera strap" in the subject line.  Thank you so much for your prayers and support!   

Sharing His Love,

Julie