Its the little things...

Like having another vehicle. The Lord really blessed us with this van. We went from new small cars to used back to new. Our budget climbed by about 10 thousand. Yikes. We decided to step out in faith not knowing what our foster situation will be like.

We are almost done with our homestudy and have completed all (I hope) of the paperwork.  Our classes wont start until late September and they will conclude in early October. We are making lists of thing needed.
Crib
Bunk Beds?
Extra pillows
Mattress covers
Car seats
Not to mention clothes, diapers, sippy cups and toys.
Im sure the list is never ending but we look forward to it. The Lord has really blessed us with a hope that we will have a ministry with these children. To be an example of a semi normal functioning family and to share the good news of Jesus Christ.

Our summer is flowing along nicely. Liberty just finished up a fun week at VBS at a church we are visiting. We just had all new ducts and an air conditioner installed last week. Oh the beauty of not sweating. Our van was a nice summer surprise but quickly shut down any plans we may have had that cost over $5.  And Im starting on the hunt for homeschool curriculum. I will have a third grader on my hands this year. One whose learning style is so opposite from me.  Such a challenge. At least she has developed a love for reading. Now I dont feel so guilty when Im sitting down reading because she's right next to me.

Fishin

The best little fisherwoman in the village.

It has been awhile since my last update. Ive not really been in the blogging mood. On top of that my laptop finally bit the dust. And I wasnt prepared at all.
We started the foster care process. We have done a ton of paperwork and had 2 home visits with one to go. We have 6 classes to take in september and then we will be all set. We've even started car shopping. Our one car family just cant exist anymore. We're looking at vans.
Other than that we're trying to survive without air conditioning. We are having one installed on the 8th. Praise the Lord. We are going camping next week so we wont be any worse off. Soon we can stop shouting over the trillion fans.
Keep us in your prayers please.

Recon

Still the biggest baby around

Proud Daddy

Weve seen the last one graduate!

Father's Day 2013

Last Monday I received a phone call about a little one year old boy who needed a home.  It was a weird and difficult situation with a lot of risk of getting hurt.  We immediately said yes.  For 3 days we had a son in our hearts.  And then, on the 4th day, he was taken away.  The risks won out and the hurt set in. 
It doesn't seem like a long time and you certainly wouldn't think we could get so attached.  But in those 3 days, we brought him into our lives.  Even if it was only in thought.  We made plans with him in mind and we adjusted the plans we had made for the future to include him.  We envisioned him as part of our family. 
We are now left to deal with the hurt of not knowing him.  And wondering where he will end up. 
We believe that God had His hand in this.  Of course we don't know why He chose to bring this situation to us in the way that He did.  As much as the loss hurts, we trust Him.
This week has given me a new outlook on being a foster parent.  Maybe that is what I needed.  We have our first home study visit next week and I can't wait.  I can't wait to use our home for precious children as a soft place to land. 
Yesterday was my birthday.  Today is Mother's Day.  I thought both days would have me in another state meeting a little blonde-headed boy.  I'm having a rough time and could use some prayer.
Would you please pray for us that we can use this to glorify the Lord?