Fingerprinting and other not so interesting news with a bonus prayer request

We headed back to the Department of Homeland Security in OKC yesterday to get our second set of fingerprints. The first time, I got a long lecture from the technician because my hands were too dry to get a good read. I prepped this time with lots of lotion and by sending moisturizing thoughts toward my finger tips. It didn't work. I had three fingers fail. But, no lecture this time. My husband on the other hand, passed with flying colors. I told the technician that if I were Scarlet O'Hara, Rhett Butler would have figured me out and also rejected me. It's strangely embarrassing to be told you have really dry hands lol.

In other news, Rosebud is juggling major philosophical and spiritual concerns, like, if Jesus is in my heart, did he go through my throat? Is it dark down there?  She also asks excitedly multiple times a week of this is the day we get to go get M. I'm glad she is excited about being a big sister, and wish I could tell her yes :)

As for the adoption, we got a brief update. The upside, our paperwork had reached the highest level that it needs to. On the down side, there are some corrections that need to be made? And hopefully those can be made with minimal effort and time, then it can continue on the course that is required.

If you feel so inclined to join us in prayer, here is what we are praying:

For miracle speed in processing this paperwork! That the signatures are quickly attained, sent to our attorney, given to us, notarized and received back in Lesotho with lightening speed! That a court date is miraculously being held for us, so that our attorney can get our M adopted and we can plan for a trip in July. This would be a miracle! But we believe in a God who still performs daily miracles, and who loves an blessed his children :). 

Thank you all for your prayers! And for being here in this journey with us.

Our Family is safe

Many know that we live in Oklahoma. I just  wanted to post to let all know that our family is safe tonight. Sadly, as many have heard, a tornado ripped through Moore, a town in central Oklahoma. Many families have been impacted, and tonight parents weep for their children and loved ones. The tornado hit an elementary school as well as many other well populated areas.

Dear Lord, as our heart aches for these families, and we hear as the death count raises, we pray for these families, the relief workers, the children, the teachers.  I picture you now, wrapping your loving arms around these babies, but cry as I imagine the pain for those left here on earth. Oh God, how this world hurts and needs you! As this community tries to make sense of this tragedy, please help them to find you. To find peace in you, to find healing in you. To find hope in you. Praise you, that you love us and are a faithful God.

No News for me, but beautiful things for my friend :)

I follow many other blogs about international adoption.  And in many of these, I have noticed a serious lull in posting while they wait their kiddo.  Now I get it.  In the past there have been announcements to make.  I'm completed our home study! We were finger-printed! and so on.

But for now there is not much news.  Our paperwork has finally left stage one, medical exam and all, and is now, hopefully, traveling through gov't offices.  Our lives are going on.  My job is wonderful. Rosebud is hilarious.  My husband has found a new hobby. Our days are joyful.  But I get why there is a natural drop off of posting for myself and other bloggers.  I imagine one can only read so many posts of the emotional roller coaster of waiting before it stops being interesting and is just annoying.So today, I wanted to post about the joy of others.

I have been blessed by finding a friend through this process.  Those of you who joined in Prayer Extravaganza 2013, you will recognize the name of Sammy and Eric as they were the focus of one of the days.  God blessed me with this other mother to email, who understands and is experiencing the same things I am. She has been such a gift! and has allowed me to say things and vent things, and has shared hope with me and fears.

I wanted to write today's post because I just wanted to share with all of you who have been partnering with our family in prayer, that this family gained their sixth member this week!  They are in Lesotho, and have met their beautiful daughter.  Thank you all for your prayers for this family and for mine :) Please continue to pray for them in the days ahead.  Sunshine will have some serious changes coming up. The family will too :) and all of this is done in a totally foreign country.

I praise the Lord for my blessings!  For my son, for my friends, for unexpected support, and for being encouraged by the love and faith of others!

 (For more info on this fam, go to: http://sammyneric.blogspot.com/)


And just because I think it is cute....here is Rosebud with her big sister shirt and her heart in Lesotho necklace. She is so excited to meet M :)