Praying, Praying, and More Praying

Just an undate on our adoption...we are still waiting on Kylie Hope. Things are moving really slowly with the CCAA (China Center of Adoption Affairs). July 14 will be 3 years that we were logged in and when the official wait time began. So hard to believe. Yet we continue to trust our loving and sovereign God whose plan is always perfect. We may not agree and may not like it, but He knows us better than we know ourselves and wants what is best for us.

We love you, Kylie, and just know that so many people are praying for you. You are so loved!

Please continue to pray for the millions of orphans around the world who are waiting for loving families. I get so wrapped up in my selfishness and think about our long wait when I forget about all the babies waiting for so long just for someone to hold them and tell them they love them. It breaks my heart.

Brad and I continue to seek God's direction on our second adoption of Karsten's second brother. Currently we are searching adoption agencies and praying. We told Karsten the other day and I cannot even begin to tell you how excited he was. He said something like this with a big grin on his face and eyes open wide, "You mean I'm getting a sister plus another brother...I don't care where he's from...he can be from Atlanta, China, Mexico...I don't care...I am so happy." I smiled and tears welled from my eyes. Karsten has such a tender heart. He looks at what's inside a person and not what color they are. He has the kind of love that God wants all of us to have. I love that about him.

Thank you Karsten for being who God wants you to be. Daddy and Mommy love you so much! Never forget that you ARE a big brother even though your little brother Kyler is not here.

Thank you family and friends for praying for us and for our daughter, Kylie. Someday soon I look forward to posting pictures of Kylie.