Biometrics

It finally came!  Our appointment for Jordan and I to get our fingerprinting done.  Just one more step closer to Mei Mei!

Short, sweet, and to the point.  Just want to continue the documentation for our precious baby girl to be able to look back on. :)

Letter came today (June 30th)
Fingerprint appointment is set for July 17th, 2014

The Amazing Race

In an effort to raise funds for our Adoption, Jordan and I have put together an Amazing Race Fundraiser!

What is it you may be asking yourself?  Teams of 4 will embark on a journey around the world (Garden City, Livonia, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Canton, Westland areas LOL)!  They will be given a series of clues that lead to different locations.  At each location their team must complete a road block (a fun activity) before receiving their next clue.  

First person to cross the finish line will win ***ONE MILLION DOLLARS!!!!  

***One million dollars OR more likely a fancy first prize that is not equal or greater than One Million Dollars, but still worth your while.*** Heck if we had that kind of money to give away we wouldn't be in the need of a fundraiser! 

So fill your car with a team of 4, gas up, and meet us up at MorningStar Church for an evening that will for sure leave you with lasting memories!  

Early Bird Registration:
June-August
$60 per car of 4   ~OR~
$15 per person

Prices will go up to $20 per person after August 31st

Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

Blessings

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.  ~John 15:7

This blog is to serve as a testimony to the awesome power of Jesus Christ and the love He has for His children.  Last night I sat in complete defeat and poured my heart out asking my Daddy in heaven for help.  He's a good listener and truly does not want to see his babies upset.  I guess you could say that I am a Daddy's girl.  

I can report to you today that my Father in Heaven heard my cry and my woe's of yesterday are no more.  I have cried many tears today of gratitude to the great big God that I serve and to those who have allowed Him to use them as His vessel.  

Blessings.  

Blindside

I should have known better, I should have been aware, but it slipped by me.  We just found out that we have to pay just shy of another $2000 tomorrow to finish up our home study.  I'd like to say that I was calm and collective about that but in all honesty I had a mini meltdown.  I felt like the water I was treading along on consumed me in that moment.  

As I was sitting at the table (that I've been sitting at since I got home from my day job, it is now 9:51 p.m.) working on Origami Owl work, I got all choked up and poured my heart out to Jordan saying it's just not enough anymore.   Don't get me wrong, Origami is more than a blessing and has carried us thus far, however at this moment it is simply just not enough.  

So to add to the $2000 I thought I was behind on, I now have to tack on another $2000.  

So in the midst of my defeated feeling I cry out to God and say, "Lord you got this right?   Cause I don't, so I'm trusting in You to carry us through this one."  And a peace washes over me.  

Just keep swimming as Dory would say...... just keep swimming.

This blog will document the good, the bad, and the ugly.  I hope you will pray along side of us through all those moments.  :)