As I sit here this morning I am reminded of how blessed I am to have been raised in a Christian family. Also how wonderful it was to grow up in the same state (Maine) as all of my cousins on my dad’s side. I have 15 cousins and 4 sets of Uncles and Aunts [...]
Entries from January 2008
January 25, 2008
Accepted!
Hello! Congratulations on your application approval and welcome to America World!
These are the words I have waited for such a long time to hear! God is good, faithful, and so kind! I was ecstatic to receive this email today and we ask that you prayerfully join us as we begin this exciting journey!!!!
January 17, 2008
Extravagant Kindness
Last evening Joshua walked in the door and told me to close my eyes and hold out my hands. Upon opening my eyes I found I was holding a card with a little baby carriage on it. (Yes, I started crying right then) This was the first card we have received congratulating us on the [...]
January 16, 2008
Application Submitted
Well, our application was submitted to AWAA over the weekend and I dropped off our application fee on Monday. What an emotional step that was. I’m not sure why, but I just had to call Josh as soon as I turned in the check. Just to say, ”I did it, it’s official now.” Weird. Anyhow, now [...]
January 7, 2008
When Love Takes You In
This is a Steven Curtis Chapman music video about adoption. We are daily reminded of how we have been adopted into the family of God. Enjoy!
January 7, 2008
American World Adoption Agency
We have decided to use American World Adoption Agency which has its coorporate headquarters here in McLean, VA. They are a Christian agency that works in six different nations facilitating adoptions. Here is how AWAA describes their Ethiopian Adoption Program:
HISTORY
Ethiopia is the only African country that was not colonized as various European nations scrambled to [...]
