So long farewell aufwiedersehn goodnight...

Oh yes, I love Sound of Music just that much to bring it to the blog...so a rather big announcement for us.

After 6.5 years in Georgia, our family will be beginning a new chapter mid-October and moving to the DC area for Steve’s job. Earlier this week we accepted an offer on our house here. We will most likely settle in the Harper's Ferry, WV area.

I don’t really know how to blog about this because I’ve realized it’s terribly bittersweet. We talked for so long about going back North where there are 4 seasons but now I also realize that after this long SO much of life is here. When we came to GA we had recently gotten married and I was pregnant with Gavin so now the thought of starting from scratch with 4 kids in an area I know absolute nobody is horribly daunting at times. Finding a new church, and new cub scout pack and new doctors/dentists…not to mention new housing, friends etc. But this is a new chapter for our family and we’re ready to embrace it!

We’ve held off on starting any part of the home study which is a really good thing since we now have to complete it in another state!! We are still planning on starting the process sometime more towards the end of 2013 or early 2014. Please pray for the right timing and that God SHOUTS it loudly b/c sometimes we know we can be hard of hearing… we believe adoption is part of His plan for our family, just need His timing made perfectly clear ;-)

GA friends & family: We would LOVE if you follow the blog and keep up with our family through this move and also adoption progress. I realize there isn’t much going on at the moment with the adoption but in a few short months there will be and being away from the friends we’ve had for the past 6.5 years I can guarantee it’ll be nice to keep up and hear from everyone through the blog! 

Guess that’s about it for right now. So Please prayers for our sanity, new housing, transfer date to coincide with moving date etc as we embark on this new adventure!!

Random tidbit: Gavin is the only child who has seen snow and he was just 2 yrs old. Nobody has boots or winter jackets except Steve and I. I’m horribly curious to see what they think of snow… ;-)

It's been yet another month...

So, logged in today to share some of the exciting things going on lately! Been a VERY busy few weeks!

So, first up. Last weekend Sabrina (www.myheartforuganda.blogspot.com) and I held our first yard sale at St Luke’s in Rincon on Saturday Aug 12th. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU to everyone who donated items to us!!  We got there with Steve’s car, my car and Sabrina’s car plus a borrowed trailer packed FULL. We split the proceeds and are a little bit closer to JJ and ‘snow angel’! Side note: If anyone is looking to sell some items or crafts, the 2^nd Saturday of every month at St Luke’s on Goshen Rd in Rincon is a GREAT place to do it! Thank you St Luke’s!

 

Currently collaborating with 2 other local families on something much bigger for December 21^st so PLEASE keep that evening OPEN!! Promise of an awesome FAMILY event that will really get you into the Christmas spirit!!

Also want to say thank you to my friend Anne Marie who helped me out and brought some of my handmade items to a buy/sell/trade event on Aug 12^th. I couldn’t be in two places at once and I truly appreciate you helping me out! Every little bit counts!! If anyone is interested in natural cleaning products as well as other natural balms etc check her out on FB! (www.facebook.com/northsouthnaturals.com )

Update on everyone here:  Gavin is on his first alone trip to Mimma’s up in Virginia and LOVING it. He better enjoy it b/c school is hardcore when he comes home ;-) Caden is starting school with us this year and so far not fighting any of it ;-)  And the twins…they still just hang out and play. They’ve started chasing each other and screeching…plus babbling up a storm which is just fun to hear! Steve just working hard for our family and I hope he realizes just how much I appreciate it!! I’ve been busy painting and purging my way through the house. More to come on that topic at a later date… Also been busy making some new loveys…First 2 sold immediately and 5 more ordered for Christmas! THANK YOU to those who have ordered and let me know if you are interested ;-). Using my own templates and tweaking as I go!

 

Prayers for my friend Sabrina and her family as they continue to try and get JJ home from Uganda. Been a busy month for her and another busy month to come while they welcome home her husband and try and finish up home study and adoption paperwork. JJ has some special needs and the sooner they get him home the better!  They are running several fundraisers as well to help with expenses. Please check it out! www.myheartforuganda.blogspot.com ! Prayers for JJ until they can get to him. He’s a cute little guy with just a HUGE smile!

Prayers for our family(several ‘life’ aspects), His timing and of course for ‘snow angel’. She may very well be on this Earth already and prayers for her safety would be great! Thank you again for those who have supported us and helped with donations, prayers etc!!

Wow...since February?

Did not realize it had been quite that long since posting. I don't really have adoption news to post or anything...other than we are so many months closer to being able to start our home study and sign on with the agency!! I *think* we'd narrowed down the agency. Based out of North Carolina actually. We are looking at starting the home study this fall as well as some fundraising so Stay Tuned! I will try not to overwhelm! Signing on with the agency and getting the dossier sent off early 2014...and then we wait :) ..........for a really long time..............(pray for patience!)

Exciting other news...good friend Sabrina and her family are adopting sooner than expected...a little boy named JJ who has some extra medical considerations. They are running a number of different fundraisers to help bring JJ home as soon as possible... so PLEASE check out what's they've got going on www.myheartforuganda.blogspot.com . And start praying for the Scheerer family and JJ :)

The name change...

Yes, it has changed! Our family is moving toward bringing our daughter home from Bulgaria. This is a long process but we know SO worth it in the end!

She'll most likely be 2.5-3 yrs old by the time she comes home. We are looking at a wait on average of 36 months. Bulgaria is a Hague country which makes it a much more reliable program than Russia ever was...still, a lot can happen in 36 months!!

Currently trying to decide on an agency and if necessary a home study provider.

Prayer request: That He shows us the agency He wants us to go through on this journey. That we do not become anxious during this process!

I just need to remind myself when I start to feel anxious...'He's got this'.......................