Is No news good news???

I have had to ask myself this question on more than one occasion. In the adoption world (particularly the waiting stage) IS no news good news?  Often times my emotional side says ,"no...it isn't good news".  We just had to renew our home study which in some ways is even difficult to write. Waiting, completely ready for a solid year!!  But alas, I'm so very grateful for God's promise that He makes all things beautiful in His time...key word for me...HIS time....not Rachel's time. :-). So many things GOOD things have happened this year, and I rest with peace that His plan is perfect, therefore we wait for our next child to come into our family.  So with confidence I can say, "YES!!! No news IS good news!"

Little reminders....

This week we received a card in the mail with cash and this note.  No return address.....card not signed.    These are the little reminders that God is the provider of all things.  Thank you from our family not only for the gift, but also the reminder that God is in control.  I must admit having gotten through the holidays and t shirt fundraiser, I am sitting on go waiting for THE call.  God has graciously given both Russ and I the peace to continue praying and believing that....He makes all things beautiful in His time!  Please join us in this prayer that He will continue to grant us peace and patience as we wait on His timing!
With much love,
Rachel

T-shirts are here!!!

If you purchased a t shirt, you either have it by now or its on its way!!  We were very pleased with the end product and hope that you will be too!  It is our hope that as you wear them you will have opportunities to bring awareness to adoption and we would love it if when you wore it you said a prayer for our family too!   :-)  We have the ability to order more, so if you didn't get a chance to get one or would like another, please let us know.
And again, thank you so much for praying for and supporting our family!

Goal reached!!!

Yeah for reaching goals!!  We placed the order for t shirts today.  Our goal starting out was to sell 100 and we were able to order 115!  Thanks to all of you who have supported us in this endeavor...and be on the lookout for your t shirt in the next few weeks!