Last night I was feeling a mix of emotions....sadness, frustration, and impatience. Earlier in the day, I went to the store and it seemed like everyone woman I passed was pregnant ( and looked absolutely adorable) and/or had children. I could tell I was becoming moody (Mickey would probably say this is an every day occurrence:), but I didn't understand why. I realized that moodiness stemmed from our experience with infertility and our adoption process. I will be the first to admit, I am a very impatient person. So, right there in the middle of the store I was having myself a little pity party. Why couldn't I get pregnant? Why haven't we received a referral yet? All I could think about were the superficial things; like, how fun it would be to dress the baby up for Halloween or our first Christmas with our little one.
Later that evening, while watching TV a commercial came on. I honestly felt like God was throwing out a little reminder in regards to my little pity party I had earlier in the day. This commercial just made me smile and tear up a little. I realized I should be praising the Lord for giving Mickey and me the opportunity to adopt! Not feeling sorry for myself and doubting Him! He has an amazing plan for us I am certain.
Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Below is the commercial I saw last night.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Fingerprints and Festivals
Hi Everyone!
What a busy weekend! On Friday, Mickey and I had our fingerprints taken for our I600a forms. Later that afternoon, I went to Indiana to start off our third festival. Overall, we had a great weekend and Madison Court Days proved to be a success! We appreciate everyone who stopped by our booth to purchase items and encouraged us through the process. Our next festival will be in Bethlehem IN. at Autumn on the River. That festival will be held October 15th-17th.
Just to let everyone know, I called Holt International this past Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Waiting Child coordinator could not give me a time frame on when we might receive a referral. She also advised that if we were to receive a referral soon, we would be looking at 6-8 months before we could travel. God continues to remind me that our perfect baby is out there and on His time we will receive him or her:)
What a busy weekend! On Friday, Mickey and I had our fingerprints taken for our I600a forms. Later that afternoon, I went to Indiana to start off our third festival. Overall, we had a great weekend and Madison Court Days proved to be a success! We appreciate everyone who stopped by our booth to purchase items and encouraged us through the process. Our next festival will be in Bethlehem IN. at Autumn on the River. That festival will be held October 15th-17th.
Just to let everyone know, I called Holt International this past Wednesday. Unfortunately, the Waiting Child coordinator could not give me a time frame on when we might receive a referral. She also advised that if we were to receive a referral soon, we would be looking at 6-8 months before we could travel. God continues to remind me that our perfect baby is out there and on His time we will receive him or her:)
Friday, September 16, 2011
Commiskey Days
Hello!
I'm a little delayed in posting about our second fall festival...oops! We are in Commiskey Indiana this weekend for Commiskey Days! Thank goodness for Mom and Aunt Beckie for running our booth again, due to Mickey and I having to work. Hopefully, we will have another beautiful fall day tomorrow for the festival.
For anyone who plans on coming to the festival, we will be at space 107...come visit us:)
I'm a little delayed in posting about our second fall festival...oops! We are in Commiskey Indiana this weekend for Commiskey Days! Thank goodness for Mom and Aunt Beckie for running our booth again, due to Mickey and I having to work. Hopefully, we will have another beautiful fall day tomorrow for the festival.
For anyone who plans on coming to the festival, we will be at space 107...come visit us:)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
More Fall Festivals!
Hello Everyone!
You never know what to expect when living in the Ohio Valley! Even though we weathered 100 degree temperatures, torrential downpours and colder weather; our first fall festival was a success! We were so blessed to have met people who shared our interest in international adoption and shared their adoption journeys. We are so thankful for everyone who stopped by our booth to purchase our jewelry or give us words of encouragement to reaching our ultimate goal...bringing home our little one.
Our next festival will be at Commiskey Days which will be held September 16th-18th. I'm not sure of our booth space yet, but will post as soon as we find out! I hope to post pictures of some new pieces that I am working on in the near future. These pieces will be sold at the upcoming festivals:)
You never know what to expect when living in the Ohio Valley! Even though we weathered 100 degree temperatures, torrential downpours and colder weather; our first fall festival was a success! We were so blessed to have met people who shared our interest in international adoption and shared their adoption journeys. We are so thankful for everyone who stopped by our booth to purchase our jewelry or give us words of encouragement to reaching our ultimate goal...bringing home our little one.
Our next festival will be at Commiskey Days which will be held September 16th-18th. I'm not sure of our booth space yet, but will post as soon as we find out! I hope to post pictures of some new pieces that I am working on in the near future. These pieces will be sold at the upcoming festivals:)
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Family Help
Hi y'all!
Today was the first day of the Vernon IN. festival...and it was a hot one! Unfortunately, I had to work and Mickey had to stay at home because he is next to pick up a homicide investigation. But, thank goodness for my mom and Aunt Beckie, who volunteered to "man" our booth in 100 degree weather! Tomorrow, Mom and I will be at the booth and hopefully we will have cooler temperatures. We will be at booth 524, which is located on Pike Street between Brown Street and the stone bridge.
Yesterday, we received our letter in reference to our I600a form. We are scheduled to be fingerprinted on September 23rd. Another baby step...we are getting there:)
Today was the first day of the Vernon IN. festival...and it was a hot one! Unfortunately, I had to work and Mickey had to stay at home because he is next to pick up a homicide investigation. But, thank goodness for my mom and Aunt Beckie, who volunteered to "man" our booth in 100 degree weather! Tomorrow, Mom and I will be at the booth and hopefully we will have cooler temperatures. We will be at booth 524, which is located on Pike Street between Brown Street and the stone bridge.
Yesterday, we received our letter in reference to our I600a form. We are scheduled to be fingerprinted on September 23rd. Another baby step...we are getting there:)
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