Progress

It seems like we are stepping forward. This week I was able to secure a new client for my business. We received an update from our APAC worker. I feel like there is some light at the end of this tunnel.

My business is taking off much slower than I had hoped. It is mostly my fault for not being more proactive in acquiring new accounts. I haven't developed adequate marketing materials and I haven't gotten myself out there at all. Despite all of my shortcomings I have a new client! I will have 2 weeks to get the last years worth of transactions in to quickbooks for a bridal boutique. I was so excited!

I also spent the week studying for an online exam. I passed the testing and now am getting set up with a company that ranks search engine results... At least I think that is the basis of what I will be doing. I have done my homework and spoken with some friends of friends who work for the company and it is a legit work from home company.

Finally, we have some progress on our adoption paperwork. I spoke to our APAC worker Wednesday and she had received my medical records. This meant they could finalize their letter and assessment of the States concerns. We are praying for God to be with each of the people who touch our papers as they go through the state departments. We KNOW God is in control. HE has already established and ordered our steps and the children who are meant to be ours will be in His time.

All in all this has been a good week. I was exhausted tonight and went to bed at 8:30. Of course that means the I woke up around midnight. So far I have cleaned the bathroom and watched several episodes of Seconds to Disaster.

Waiting Parents

When looking at websites about adoption, you always read "waiting children". Right now, we are waiting parents. I broke down tonight again. It has been over a year since we filled out the first paperwork for DHR. We originally were drawn to three siblings on the heart gallery website for Alabama. They were removed from the site in November of last year. I cried and prayed that they were all placed together in a loving home. Tonight, two of the three were back on the site.
I completely broke down. I want my kids. Whether those two boys are meant to be mine or not, I don't know. What I do know is that because of things outside their control they are not with their sister. Can you even imagine? How do you go from one of three to the only one? How do you have your sister and then know you will never live with her again?
If you read this, please join with me in praying for all of the waiting parents and children. Pray that the state officials will work as hard and fast as they can to get these kids home.
I love you sweet one. Know that I am holding you in my heart until I can hold you in my arms.