"We believe in you"

I was not sure how my family and friends would respond to the news of adoption.  Would they question me as a single person?  Would they think I was taking on too much?  Would they support me or stand by and wonder why I would choose to do this? 

The answers to these questions have blown me away and I can honestly say that I am overwhelmed by the amazing love God has shown me through friends and family.  Among the list of encouraging words, two family members said, "We believe in you". I cherish those words and keep them close to my heart because it helps me to keep moving forward when I get a little anxious about the mountain of work ahead on this journey.

Let me hear in the morning of your steadfast love,
for in you I trust.
Make me know the way I should go,
for to you I lift up my soul.            Psalm 143:8

I can't think of a better way for God to write this story.  Had I been working the last two years and saved to finance everything, I would have never been able to invite so many wonderful people into this journey and see how their hearts are moved to support, encourage and offer help. 

Knowing the love and support of your family and friends is priceless.  It helps you to move forward and appreciate the very precious moments of coming together to help one another.  I am so blessed with wonderful support and would never had known that if I wasn't on this particular journey at this specific period of time. 

When this little boy comes home I won't just be giving him a mother, but a whole entire forever family of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who cared for him before they ever knew him.  That's pretty special to me! 

The month of August brings lots of events and deadlines.  I am in the middle of a home study which will be completed in a few weeks and I have the goal of completing my paperwork file (dossier) which includes the home study by the end of August.  In order to hand in my paperwork I will need to raise $7500.  I have several events planned:

1.  Chick-Fil-A:  August 7th, 4:30-7pm (Macedonia, Oh)
2.  Garage Sale:  August 9-11 (Warren, Oh)
3.  Rubber Duck Regatta:  August 11 (Cincinnati, Oh)
4.  Thirtyone party:  September (Cleveland, Oh)

I am so grateful to everyone who has helped me thus far.  This is such an exciting time in my life and am glad that I can share it with so many people.  Thanks for being a part!