We can’t believe another school year is starting! Steph had a very busy summer as she wrapped up graduate classes and earned her Master’s Degree. For the first time since we met, she doesn’t have any extra curricular fall activities (coaching or classes) so we’re looking forward to enjoying campfires, Michigan football, and October baseball (we hope)!
As we’ve run into many of you the past several months, we’ve noticed a recurring theme. We’re learning that our family and friends are hesitant to ask about the adoption. We understand this hesitance comes from an empathetic heart as you don’t want to open a wound, but please know that we’re happy to talk about the adoption! While the process isn’t moving as quickly as we had hoped, we’re patiently waiting on God’s timing, trusting that we will soon hold our miracle(s) from Ethiopia!
There is still a great need to connect children with forever families in Ethiopia. Our adoption agency has reiterated time and time again that the reasons for delays in the process are due to increased Ethiopian government requirements, not a lack of children who need a home.
This brings us to a request. We believe in the power of prayer, so we ask that you say a prayer for the children in Ethiopia who are waiting to be joined with their forever families. We ask that you pray that these children will feel God’s love, that they’ll find peace and comfort in His arms. Please pray for the biological mothers and fathers who made the painful decision to give their children up for adoption, that they’ll feel this same peace and comfort. Finally, please pray that God will remove the barriers that keep these children from going home. Pray now, and pray often! Thank you!
