Time to Process

Many of you have asked us for an update in regards to where we are in the foster/adoption process with Baby M.  It has been quite a journey, and I feel that I am still processing each new piece of information!  To be honest, it's one that we feel more comfortable sharing with you over a cup of coffee rather than on the internet, but we want to thank you for the prayers and support we have received from you over the past year.  A year ago we had almost finished our foster certification when we hit an unanticipated snag as we waited for a set of fingerprints to clear.  At the time it didn't make sense, and the only thing that kept us going was the knowledge that God was in control and that he was working to bring the right baby into our home at the right time.  A year later, we know that this was true as we move into the next stage of adoption!  We cannot believe God's grace and goodness as we now begin to take the necessary steps to make Baby M a part of our forever family.  Our hearts are heavy for his birth family; we pray for peace and healing for them as well as a knowledge that we do not take this decision lightly and will do our absolute best in raising our sweet boy.  We continue to move forward with open hands and pray that God would continue to show us grace in this process.  Please pray for us as we move into very unknown territory over the next few months; we could not be more excited!