Here we go again!

We've decided to adopt again. Being in Ethiopia and adopting Meron was such a life-changing experience. As soon as we got home we felt moved to adopt again. There is such need in this world and millions of orphans who don't have families. I can't imagine having grown up without a mom or dad to comfort me and love me and give me security and let me always know that I was safe, but the sad reality is that children across our world are experiencing just that. That being said, we knew we needed to take some time and really pray about bringing another child into our family, and not just react to emotions of seeing the need in our world. So, for the last year we have prayed and asked to be led in the direction we were supposed to take, and a couple of months ago it became very clear that the answer to adopting again was yes! We started the "paper chase" about two months ago, and just sent our documents off for their final authentications. Amazingly enough, the paper work is a little less confusing the second time around and we were able to complete it in about a third of the time as it took last time. Hopefully, within a couple of weeks we will be on the waiting list for a referral! That's when we just wait. It could be several months before we are matched up with our child. God already knows who that child is and when he will be brought into our lives, and it's our job to wait patiently and trust in Him. We are thankful for all of you who faithfully prayed for Meron, and we are asking you to please pray for this little guy too. Please pray for his health and safety, and for his birth parents, as we don't know the circumstances that will lead to him being orphaned, but we pray for peace for them for what they may be experiencing.