*Oh Baby....*

        We finally made a decision regarding our adoption and I am sure you were all wondering. It's funny I know people want to know how things are going but it seems they are afraid to ask. I am here to say, Don't be Afraid!! I can't even began to describe how exciting this time in our life has been and we are just getting started it seems. It helps us to feel normal when we can talk about our journey to adopt.

 We decided that we are going with a Christian Adoption agency in Northwest Arkansas called Bethany. Last August we had already filled out our pre-liminary information and were invited a few months later to a meeting because we were approved. At the time we had started out adoption process through the state in hopes to adopt a child who needed a home through foster care. The only problem with that is after we finished the entire process they informed us that we would be waiting an extremely long time. The reason being is because we wanted a baby. I know there are a ton of older kids and if God leads us that way one day that would be great but we are new to this parenting thing plus we want to experience every stage of life.
     
  So basically we finished the program through the state but never heard back anything further since October. We never even met with an adoption specialist or had someone call us about coming out to meet with us to open our home. Well we missed the interview with Bethany but here is the cool part. I sent them an e-mail at the end of December asking is they were going to be having anymore meetings anytime soon but they let me know probably not until later next year. This is how cool God is. 

 On Tuesday my wonderful Husband celebrated his 26th birthday and I received an e-mail from Bethany asking if we could come to a meeting with them on January 21st!! Also get this yesterday I was contacted by the state asking to set up a meeting with us on January 13th! Are you kidding me??? We go from being frustrated and feeling like we are starting completely over to getting the privilage of meeting with two places that could bring a child to us. God is good!!  That is favor if I have ever seen it. The lady with the state did tell us to keep in mind we might be waiting awhile but she doesn't know Who my Daddy is!! The King of Kings and Lord of Lords! He will make it happen whether we go through Bethany or the state! 
  
   I know it's an emotional roller coaster but one well worth riding. I am sure I will be posting about both meetings so please keep us in your thoughts and prayers on those two days. Be Blessed!