Official July Numbers

Finally a little movement on the adoption front!

Our officially July girls number is 58:



And for the first time I will start posting our official siblings list number of 21:


I've never paid too close attention to the siblings number, but now I'm realizing how quickly that number has dropped! Eight months ago when we got on the waiting list our siblings number was 49 to start us off.

I posted recently how I feel at peace regarding this waiting process lately. I know there may be more frustrating days ahead, but each new day brings me one step closer to my little one (or ones)!

What? No July numbers yet?

I'm expecting to get our July numbers today. After holding the 65th spot two months in a row, I'm eager for our official new stats. I've done some investigative work (really just blog stalking), and I believe we have dropped 7 spots! Finally, some decent movement!

What's with everyone having their July numbers ahead of me anyways?

I mentioned in my last post that we are opening up our parameters. Nothing is official yet, until we get our paperwork in, which will hopefully be done by early next week. Once the homestudy has been updated, I will be able to post our new boy waiting list numbers! Is it weird how excited I am at the possibility of another little guy around here?

I can't even explain how at peace I am these days over the adoption. I'm sure it has something to do with letting go of my wants/desires/expectations.. I'm so excited to see how God will shape our family, because after all He does know best.

I recently read at The Handmade Home (a home decor blog that I heart) about her baby boy Malone, and Mom's mixed feelings about being pregnant again and secretly wanting a girl. And how the moment she laid eyes on that newborn boy, she instantly fell in love. Read it here. I relate to her post as we are in the midst of changing our parameters and expectations.

Have a blessed day. Looking forward to posting the new official numbers soon.

A super garage sale and more!

We had our biggy, big, big garage sale a couple of weekends ago, and boy I'm still recovering! It was a terrific success bringing in another $2500! Wahoo! This sale, combined with the success of last years sale has helped to make a huge dent in our adoption fees. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all that were a part of the craziness that it was!

I'm a bad blogger because I didn't get pictures this year. What can I say, those early birds showed up before I could grab the camera.

A little update on our adoption.....

I've been a bit neglectful to this little blog, but really it's because I've had a lot on my mind and heart. I've been sifting through my thoughts, and reanalyzing our adoption parameters. I've had to sort through a lot of things on my own, and I've come to the conclusion that I'm kinda selfish.

Now lift your jaws off the floor because I understand what a shocking statement that was for you to read about Muah.

The truth is, this life isn't about me.
As much as I think it is, it's not.
As much as I want it to be, it's not.

Sweet little ole me dreams of having a daughter one day. Does that mean I'm going to? Uh, no. Does that mean I'm supposed to? Uh, not necessarily. Does that mean I should skip over all those precious Ethiopian boys because I jump on the "girls only" list because I'm selfish?

Hmmmm, not the picture I want to be painting for myself.

In other words, I've had a change of heart. I'm ready to love me some cute boy buns, or girl buns. God gets to pick, not me.

If it means that I remain Queen of my house than so be it. (Yes, I'm already talking like Royalty).

What does all this mean in adoption news? It means we are updating our file. We will also be opening our age range up as well, to the maximum our adoption agency will allow (approximately 2 years old). Redefining our parameters requires paying an additional fee, but we are excited to see what lies ahead for our family.