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Six Months

It’s not that we love waiting; it’s that we love the one we are waiting for.

It’s been six months since being home study approved. And I wish I could say that the waiting gets easier, but the reality of it is, I think for all of us, that waiting is just plain hard.

It’s hard not know what’s going on behind the scenes. Is our profile being shown to expectant mothers? Will we get a phone call or an email soon?

Last year we filled out mounds of paperwork, we had physicals, and fingerprinting, we had home visits, and then? The wait…

Some families match the first time they present, and while we are happy for them, our hearts sink a little. Others wait months, and hear dozens of no’s. And sometimes it’s a year, or longer.
All the while we can’t help but wonder, when it’ll be our turn.

We know that God is up to something, and while we may not know now, I believe he is trying to teach us to trust Him, and then, trust Him more.

We know that He knows. 

We know that in His time, His plan will come to fruition. 

And, we know that where God guides, God provides. We find that promise in Isaiah 58:11.

Friends, can we ask that you just keep on prayin’? Because, really, that’s all we can do. Pray, and continue to prepare for the day that call will come!

If you’d like to be a part of our journey to adoption, we have 174 puzzle pieces that are still available to adopt.

What happens when you adopt a puzzle piece? Well, I’m glad you asked!

When you adopt a puzzle piece, your name goes on the back of a puzzle piece. Once all pieces are sold, we will frame the puzzle in two sided glass, and hang in our child’s room, so that he or she can see all who helped bring home, our missing piece.

By purchasing a puzzle piece you are helping us with the cost that surrounds adoption. Adoption is expensive, and we are praying that the Lord will provide the funds needed to bring home our blessing.
Puzzle pieces are $20.00, and you can purchase a puzzle piece by using this link: www.paypal.me/thelevalleysadoption/20 ... Or you can contact myself or Kevin for our address, and mail your contribution to our home.

We appreciate each of you who have prayed for us, offered words of encouragement, and contributed to help bring home our little blessing. We are grateful for you, and will never be able to say thank you enough <3

Until next time, friends…

Love,


Kevin & Amber



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