Things have been fairly quiet since being home study approved. In the past weeks, Kevin and I have both unplugged from social media a bit; to take time to pray specifically about what we should do during the wait. We have looked into finding a christian adoption consultant, and are also working to be put on a national registry list.
An adoption consultant would guide us step by step through the adoption process and council us on any financial assistance available to us, to make adoption attainable. We would have our own personal adoption advocate, supporting us through our adoption journey. The adoption consultant also works to match us with birth families who feel they are unable to parent their child.
With the national registry list we mentioned, we would be available to adopt anywhere in the United States. And just like with our adoption agency, that call could come at anytime. We are waiting for our home study to be sent to them, and then we will be provided with paperwork. Once we get through the paperwork process with them, we wait for a phone call.
We know, and we knew, going into this journey, that it wouldn't be easy. We knew that we would be faced with a roller coaster of emotions. We knew the wait would be hard. But we also know that this beautiful story will come together. Adoption is a calling placed on our hearts, and we know that good things come to those who wait, and we know that good things take time.
An adoption consultant would guide us step by step through the adoption process and council us on any financial assistance available to us, to make adoption attainable. We would have our own personal adoption advocate, supporting us through our adoption journey. The adoption consultant also works to match us with birth families who feel they are unable to parent their child.
With the national registry list we mentioned, we would be available to adopt anywhere in the United States. And just like with our adoption agency, that call could come at anytime. We are waiting for our home study to be sent to them, and then we will be provided with paperwork. Once we get through the paperwork process with them, we wait for a phone call.
We know, and we knew, going into this journey, that it wouldn't be easy. We knew that we would be faced with a roller coaster of emotions. We knew the wait would be hard. But we also know that this beautiful story will come together. Adoption is a calling placed on our hearts, and we know that good things come to those who wait, and we know that good things take time.
"The road is long, and the journey isn't always easy.
But the destination...that's where the real beauty lies."
Since we last posted, 21 more puzzle pieces have been sponsored or "sold"!
In total, 55 puzzle pieces have been sponsored! We have 197 pieces left, that need a name! Will you be one of those pieces?
When you "purchase" or sponsor a puzzle piece, your name goes on the back of that piece. You can buy one, or you can buy a few. Once we've sold all pieces, the puzzle will then be framed in two sided glass, and hung in our child's room, so that he or she will be able to see all who helped bring home, our missing piece.
To purchase a puzzle piece, you can do so online, through paypal, by clicking here:
www.paypal.me/thelevalleysadoption/20
You can write a check, or donate cash, by hand delivering to Amber or Kevin. Or you can mail a check to us, by requesting our address; email me at: AKLeValley@yahoo.com or message me or Kevin on Facebook!
When you "purchase" or sponsor a puzzle piece, your name goes on the back of that piece. You can buy one, or you can buy a few. Once we've sold all pieces, the puzzle will then be framed in two sided glass, and hung in our child's room, so that he or she will be able to see all who helped bring home, our missing piece.
To purchase a puzzle piece, you can do so online, through paypal, by clicking here:
www.paypal.me/thelevalleysadoption/20
You can write a check, or donate cash, by hand delivering to Amber or Kevin. Or you can mail a check to us, by requesting our address; email me at: AKLeValley@yahoo.com or message me or Kevin on Facebook!
Friends, we are thankful for you. For your love, for your support, and for your prayers! Every person who has donated to our adoption has become a part of this story, not just through the puzzle piece fundraiser, but in all the ways you've supported us.
And we are forever grateful for you!
Love,
Kevin & Amber
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