90 Days for Noelle - Day 39

Well today has been an encouragement. We have been pondering over a decision in our adoption and today, God opened doors for us. Thank you so much for the prayers we have received because today we saw answers. This is a very hard post for us because we can't say what we want to. I will elaborate more in the future but for now all I can say is... thank you. The day started with struggles and less than encouraging words from others about our adoption, but at 5:00 I received a call that gave us the "sign" we were looking for. On top of that, we received information that confirmed to us that God had shown up during that same call. It is so funny how God handles us when we face things in our lives. We look for answers, exhausting all of our human means, trying to make something happen. While all the time all we really need to do is to slow down, step back, and let God handle it. Twice in the past week or so I have talked with other Christians about problems in their lives and told them, "it will happen in God's time". I think God gave me these words to say so that I could hear it myself. I know it's another short one but, if I keep talking I will say too much. Thank you for all of your prayers.

Jeremiah 33:2,3

² “This is what the LORD says, he who made the earth, the LORD who formed it and established it—the LORD is his name: ³ ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.’

Father God, we thank You for hearing our prayers. We praise You for showing up in our times of need. We love You, Father. Thank You for leading us in this adoption. We depend on You for all things and above all we give You thanks. Amen.

90 Days for Noelle - Day 24

As part of the homestudy process, each parent is interviewed separately. Today I went to Chattanooga and had my interview. Jessica will be interviewed during the home visit probably next week. It went very well. Janet, our social worker, said we were doing great on our paper chase and we only have the in-home visit and Jessica's medical form left to complete. Janet is awesome. She has adopted internationally twice and is very easy to work with and talk to. It is good to know we have someone working with us that can really relate to us. Sometimes you meet people and know the moment you speak to them, God has placed them in your path. I feel that way with her. That is an update on the process. I don't have anything deep to share tonight, stirring information about the DRC, or any major drama to discuss, just peace, and that is a good thing. It is just good to know that God is there and feel His peace. I have heard it said before that when you don't know how to pray, pray for peace.

Job 22:21

²¹Acquaint now yourself with Him [agree with God and show yourself to be conformed to His will] and be at peace; by that [you shall prosper and great] good shall come to you.

God, I thank You for this journey we are on. I thank You for those we meet that You have placed in our path of adoption. Lord, we thank You for the peace You have given us tonight and we pray for peace throughout the process. We pray that You give Noelle and her birth mother peace tonight as well. We love You and thank you for all you do. Amen