Christmas was FANTASTIC. It was also exhausting... lol. This was the first year Rosebud really understood what was going on, so it was even more fun than previous years.
As far as the adoption is concerned, we are still waiting for February 8th, the day Lesotho has scheduled their matching meeting. Let's talk about this date. These are the thoughts rolling around in my head.... It could be this date, but it could be postponed, as organizing this many seperate entities is challenging. Even if it is this date, I would not likely know anything about the outcome for quite a while. I have found myself wondering ahead of time what my mental/emotional state will be like on this day. Fortunately, the eighth falls on a Friday, which is a short work day for me, only five hours. But that is five hours of focusing on my job when my mind will be trying to think about another continent. For some reason, my heart has decided to be hopeful about this meeting, which makes me concerned that if the outcome is not a match for this meeting, that I will be quite heartbroken. The other outcome would mean that we were matched, and WHAT THEN!?!? My mind can't even fathom that possibility.
The adoption tax credit, as many of you know, was approved BUT it is not refundable. Which is a bummer for our family, as a refundable tax credit would have made the financial piece of this journey less daunting. We are still quite a ways away from being full funded for this adoption. Even so, we are trusting in the Lord. This is His journey. (We aren't just grasshoppering this situation. We are saving and planning. We just aren't freaking out [yet ;) ] ).
So here are some prayer requests if you feel so inclined :)
1. For our son and his family. They they all feel God's peace and love in a time that is likely difficult beyond words.
2. For our family. That my husband, Rosebud, and I have hearts that are prepared to love our new member and whatever blessing and challenges that includes.
3. For my heart. That I lean on the Lord no matter what February 8th means for our family.
4. For the other chidlren and families. That the Lord's will be done in the many families' and children's lives as decisions about their lives are made on this date.
5. For the money. God has been so faithful in blessing our family throughout this journey. We have always had just enough for each step. The home study, the applications, the first installment. All of it was just there and ready for us.
If you feel led to contribute, you can continue to do so through Lifesong for Orphans. It is tax deductible and the money will go directly to our adoption. Just follow the instructions on this webpage :)
http://bothhandsfoundation.org/michael-and-tara-glenn.aspx
As always, thanks for checking in!
Tara
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