Blown Away

We continue to be blown away by the encouragement and support of people we know. Every day we receive an encouraging phone call or email from a friend or relative telling us how awesome it is that we are adopting a baby. Two friends from high school that I haven't talked to in a long time (and have connected with via facebook) have donated money through our 'Chip-In' site. Many people have ordered Tastefully Simple products to help with our first fundraiser. Last week, at church, a member of Watermarx walked up to Jaden and gave him cash toward the adoption. I had a former student (who would now be a 7th, 8th, or 9th grader) send me cash, anonymously, in the mail. Two friends of our who are both awesome photographers with their own businesses are setting up and organizing two fundraisers for us and donating their time, talents, and cost of supplies all to us. It's just unbelievable to us how much people love us and support us. It means the world to us. I pray about this new child every day and just can't wait to meet him or her. My heart breaks when I think of how long this process could take, but everyone's encouragement and support helps so much!! It all brings us one step closer to our little one!!!

Also, super new -- Jaden successfully completed his Pastor Licensing interview yesterday! He is officially a Licensed Pastor now!!! He worked so hard for his and it's just super that he passed with flying colors! He and I are both excited that this process is over with (or at least resting for a bit) so that he can work on adoption paperwork and we can keep moving forward in the process!! Congrats, Dear! You ROCK! :)