Adoption Update

January 10, 2008

Several months ago I applied for a Shaohannah's Hope grant and with many missed emails back and forth between the two, and weeks going by, we finally received word that we will be considered by the board the next time they meet. We should hear back by the latest in March. Not huge news, but I would appreciate your prayers. You can check out their site at http://www.shaohannahshope.org/. It is founded by Steven Curtis Chapman and his wife. Their adoption story is really cool--sends chills down your spine of how God worked that one out! We are also hoping to schedule our I-600 in February. We are waiting for money to come in (reimbursement from Vince's last MBA class from Westar) and that should take care of it. We are so excited and with every step that goes by, we are that much closer to getting Titus home. I really just want to know who he is....it's exciting not knowing, but I am ready to put a face with my prayers. We are off to visit our great neighbor Jodie, who now lives in Eureka Springs. We can't wait! That was where Vince and I went on our honeymoon and our 1 year anniversary. Such a beautiful town and where Jodie is staying is at Penn Castle. We will stay there and see all the terrific stain glass. I guess it was built by a preacher back in the late 1800's. I'll post pics later. Hope you all are doing great. Also, BIG NEWS: HALEY CAN RIDE HER BIKE WITHOUT TRAINING WHEELS. More pictures to come of that too. Our girls are growing up! Here are some old pictures for your viewing entertainment. Lila is spittin' image of Julie when she was her age.
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